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A well-oiled machine
“Essential oils can offer gentle and effective treatments for common issues in pregnancy, like morning sickness, muscle aches and pain, and aid in relaxation,” says [...]
Your pregnancy tune-up
This baby thing is really happening, and you’re in it for the 40-week long haul. Maybe you were perfectly prepared before the test pointed positive, [...]
The tear scare
Does everyone tear? This is the first question my girlfriends ask when I offer them honest answers to their most secret labor and delivery [...]
Summer Infant Babble Band
When it comes to baby monitors, there are no shortage of options, but there is one that has been getting the lion’s share of attention [...]
Labor day jitters: The birth of Lucy
I brought the crew and my grandma to my scheduled 38-week ultrasound. My belly was measuring small, as it did during my previous pregnancies. The [...]
No place like home: The birth of Alexandria
Alexandria Joyce Gonzales. My pregnancy with her went smoothly; she was a lot like her brother. The one key difference between their two pregnancies: I didn't [...]
A swift delivery: The birth of Arya Marilyn
I asked to be induced early throughout my pregnancy ... this was my third child, and my son had been 9 pounds, 13 ounces at 41 weeks. [...]
Little lady in a hurry: The birth of Elisabeth
On September 11, I finished up my work and logged off around 5 p.m. I was working from home and planned to work right up [...]
Main squeeze: The birth of Rocco
I remember when I said I couldn't possibly love another baby as much as I love Maya. Well, I've never been so happy to be wrong. [...]
Evenflo Platinum INVIGOR8
We are in LOVE with our Evenflo Platinum INVIGOR8! It is super easy to maneuver and very lightweight. It can support passengers up to [...]
That’s about the size of it
The size of a mom-to-be’s bump can also predict troubles beneath the surface, such as slow fetal growth (aka intrauterine growth restriction). So, pull out [...]
First-timer’s primer on childbirth
This is really embarrassing to admit, but before I actually had my first baby, I didn’t fully understand what went on down there during [...]
The best laid plans
In 2012, I waddled around the halls of a sterile-but-friendly hospital on my highly anticipated birthplace tour. My husband and I proudly toted our birth plan and [...]
All in a day’s work: The birth of Grayson
Let's start at my 35th week. (Let it be noted that while all of this was happening, I had a bad case of bronchitis, an [...]
Bump on board
Whether your job requires regular travel or your budget allows for recreational trips (hello, babymoon!), jet-setting while pregnant is often a part of the modern [...]
Kiinde Twist Direct-Pump Feeding System Review
As a breastfeeding mom who recently went back to work, I’ve spent a great deal of time evaluating the many options for keeping my [...]
Second nature: The birth of Olivia
My first labor and delivery went pretty much textbook, and I was proud of myself for being able to achieve my goal of doing it [...]
Chicco 123 Activity Walker
Walking?! No way! Our little baby girl is our first child, and I have to imagine that (like every other new parent) it’s hard [...]
A well-oiled machine
“Essential oils can offer gentle and effective treatments for common issues in pregnancy, like morning sickness, muscle aches and pain, and aid in relaxation,” says [...]
Your pregnancy tune-up
This baby thing is really happening, and you’re in it for the 40-week long haul. Maybe you were perfectly prepared before the test pointed positive, [...]
The tear scare
Does everyone tear? This is the first question my girlfriends ask when I offer them honest answers to their most secret labor and delivery [...]
Summer Infant Babble Band
When it comes to baby monitors, there are no shortage of options, but there is one that has been getting the lion’s share of attention [...]
Labor day jitters: The birth of Lucy
I brought the crew and my grandma to my scheduled 38-week ultrasound. My belly was measuring small, as it did during my previous pregnancies. The [...]
No place like home: The birth of Alexandria
Alexandria Joyce Gonzales. My pregnancy with her went smoothly; she was a lot like her brother. The one key difference between their two pregnancies: I didn't [...]
A swift delivery: The birth of Arya Marilyn
I asked to be induced early throughout my pregnancy ... this was my third child, and my son had been 9 pounds, 13 ounces at 41 weeks. [...]
Little lady in a hurry: The birth of Elisabeth
On September 11, I finished up my work and logged off around 5 p.m. I was working from home and planned to work right up [...]
Main squeeze: The birth of Rocco
I remember when I said I couldn't possibly love another baby as much as I love Maya. Well, I've never been so happy to be wrong. [...]
Evenflo Platinum INVIGOR8
We are in LOVE with our Evenflo Platinum INVIGOR8! It is super easy to maneuver and very lightweight. It can support passengers up to [...]
That’s about the size of it
The size of a mom-to-be’s bump can also predict troubles beneath the surface, such as slow fetal growth (aka intrauterine growth restriction). So, pull out [...]
First-timer’s primer on childbirth
This is really embarrassing to admit, but before I actually had my first baby, I didn’t fully understand what went on down there during [...]
The best laid plans
In 2012, I waddled around the halls of a sterile-but-friendly hospital on my highly anticipated birthplace tour. My husband and I proudly toted our birth plan and [...]
All in a day’s work: The birth of Grayson
Let's start at my 35th week. (Let it be noted that while all of this was happening, I had a bad case of bronchitis, an [...]
Bump on board
Whether your job requires regular travel or your budget allows for recreational trips (hello, babymoon!), jet-setting while pregnant is often a part of the modern [...]
Kiinde Twist Direct-Pump Feeding System Review
As a breastfeeding mom who recently went back to work, I’ve spent a great deal of time evaluating the many options for keeping my [...]
Second nature: The birth of Olivia
My first labor and delivery went pretty much textbook, and I was proud of myself for being able to achieve my goal of doing it [...]
Chicco 123 Activity Walker
Walking?! No way! Our little baby girl is our first child, and I have to imagine that (like every other new parent) it’s hard [...]
