When they first laid my daughter on my chest after she was born, I remember thinking two things. First, I can’t believe I just gave birth! And second, I have a baby. You may be thinking that second thought is quite obvious! Of course I had a baby after being pregnant for 9 months and then laboring and giving birth. But there was a lot of weight that came with that thought. I actually had a baby. There was no going back now: I had a baby and would always have a baby. My life was never going to be the same. This feeling of irreversibility is common for new parents to experience as the weight of responsibility settles in. For me, it was the first of a rollercoaster of emotions that I experienced as I settled into motherhood. Read on to learn more about how I experienced becoming a mom!

There are so many things to do to prepare to have your first baby, from setting up the nursery to making sure you can cover your growing financial expenses. Even with nine months to prepare, there never seems to be enough time to get it all done. It can be hard to know what is most important to spend your time on, and there is always something that falls through the cracks. Don’t let these 5 things go undone before baby comes!

If you are neck-deep in the daily life of parenthood (or preparing to be soon) but still want to set some reasonable goals to improve yourself in 2025, I’ve got some ideas picked out that won’t push you over the edge!

I quickly learned in my second trimester that I needed rest, even though I had way more energy! Here are some tips and tricks I used to prevent burnout in my second trimester.

There is a lot of talk out there about budgeting for a baby, but not a lot of talk about budgeting for pregnancy specifically. Here are some things that I wish I had budgeted for better!

I interviewed menstrual cycle coach Elizabeth Tidwell to learn more about how to create a period positive home - right from the very beginning. Here is what she wants parents to know about creating a period positive home:

Looking for ideas to add to your holiday wishlists as a new parent? This week’s blog article walks you through what to add!

It’s easy to feel like you have no control over what you can and cannot eat while in the trenches of the first trimester. I interviewed Jani Ashbaker, a functional nutritionist, who shared some tips and tricks to help us mommas make the best nutritional choices as possible while surviving those first few weeks.

The first trimester of your first pregnancy can be hard to navigate if you aren’t sure what to expect and plan for. I was surprised at some of my symptoms, and how difficult it was to continue being my normal self. I kept pushing myself too hard, because I didn’t understand that it wasn’t like being sick normally. I needed more than just a few days off to feel better! Here are a few things that I wish I had planned on experiencing, so I could get through it easier!

The first trimester is rough! If I could do it all again, there are some things I would try to make it a little better.

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