I still remember the exact moment I found out I was pregnant. My husband had just run out to grab Starbucks, and while he was gone, I took a test. Two pink lines later, the latte he brought back was the last thing on my mind. I was so overwhelmed I had no appetite for…
When I imagined having children, I always pictured myself with a daughter. Not because I thought it would be like Gilmore Girls or some perfect mother-daughter friendship, but because I relate more naturally to women. I thought maybe I’d just know how to be a better mom to a girl. Not only did I know…
There’s something about hitting the progression of pregnancy that flips a switch. Suddenly, you want to clean every corner, wash tiny onesies, and make sure your home feels perfect before baby arrives. It’s called nesting, and it can feel both exciting and overwhelming. When I went through it with my first pregnancy, I learned the…
By the time I hit the end of pregnancy, I was on a mission. A hurricane was headed straight for us, and if my baby didn’t come before it hit, I’d have to be induced. Honestly, I was just so ready to get this baby out that I would have tried almost any labor hacks….
If you’re pregnant and suddenly notice your Instagram feed overflowing with baby strollers, pregnancy apps, and products you didn’t know existed, you’re not imagining it. Something is happening—and it’s all tied to the Instagram algorithm. Even before I was actually pregnant, I noticed myself watching more mom and baby content. It was subtle at first—just…
I never planned on having a c-section. After four exhausting hours of pushing, though, my baby wasn’t budging, and the decision was made. I was wheeled into the OR with no idea what was coming — how long it would take, what c-section recovery would feel like, or even if I’d be able to pick…
If you’ve been down the rabbit hole of baby gear research, you’ve probably stumbled on the buzzword “breathable.” It’s splashed all over certain crib mattress ads (hi, Newton) with beautiful marketing photos of smiling babies sleeping on airy, woven cores. The idea is simple: if your baby somehow rolls face-down, the breathable crib mattress is…
Before I had my son, I didn’t make a birth plan. I figured I’d just “go with the flow,” trust the doctors, and see how things played out. I truly thought being chill would make the process easier. Spoiler: I totally regret it. My Birth Experience (And What I Wish I’d Known) Or jump straight…
When I was pregnant, I started looking into ways to set my baby up for the future. I had heard of 529 plans but figured they were complicated or only for financial experts. Spoiler: they’re not. I opened one through Fidelity after my son was born, and I’ve been contributing ever since—just $25 a week…
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