I think it’s fair to say I entered parenthood with rose-colored glasses. The idea of becoming a mother seemed easy and so very beautiful, or at least that’s how it played out on TV and in the magazines. Now that I’m looking back with three kids of my own, boy, was I wrong. […]
Pregnancy
The only thing that’s almost as exciting as finding out you’re expecting is learning whether all things blue or pink are about to invade your home! Whether you wait 12 weeks or 20, it’s a special day when it comes time to share your gender news. […]
There comes a time, usually around mid-pregnancy, when expectant moms get overtaken with the nesting instinct. You’ll know it’s officially kicked in when you’re re-organizing the linen closet at 2am or have a robust Pinterest board specifically for elephant prints. […]
You may have researched strollers, created an Instagram worthy nursery design and picked out the perfect birth announcement, but have you given enough thought to getting yourself ready? Heading out on maternity leave may seem simple at first glance, but there are things you can do to ensure you are fully ready […]
When I was prepping my hospital bag for my little boy’s arrival, a friend gave me a dose of advice. Bring something for the labor and delivery nurses, she told me. Boy, was it great advice. […]
That’s right, mamas, when you’re cooking up a little baby from scratch, you want to make sure you are drinking plenty of water. […]
If you’ve already made the decision to go back to work when your maternity leave has ended, I’m sure you still have a lot of questions about the next steps. Luckily, Julie McCaffrey, baby planner extraordinaire, is here to hold your hand through all the hard parts. […]
Our friend, baby planner Julie McCaffrey of BabyNav Baby Planners, knows her stuff. She offers personalized consultations for new and expecting parents as well as classes and has a wealth of information on her website. When we asked her to let us know her top steps for preparing for baby, she did us one better—she created a checklist! […]