Choosing a baby name can be so hard. Choosing our firstborn’s name was tough, but now that we’re expecting our second child, my husband and I have literally gone through thousands (no exaggeration) of baby name lists to find the one that just “clicks.” One list held my attention in particular: Italian baby names. If…
About 4 weeks into the newborn phase, I shared my nighttime woes with pediatricians, lactation consultants, and other breastfeeding mamas. I expected to hear wise advice on how to extend my daughter’s nighttime hours (by 6 weeks, she was sleeping 4 hours at a time). The only “advice” I received was to “go with the…
If your baby is breech after 36 weeks, you have three options: coax that stubborn baby to turn naturally, have a doctor perform an external cephalic version (ECV), or schedule a c-section. When I found out that my baby was breech, I struggled with this decision. To me, it seemed like there were just as many…
Nothing is more nerve-wracking than having cramps during your first trimester. I still remember the first day I experienced early pregnancy cramps. My husband and I were getting ready for a week-long trip to the Grand Canyon. We were putting gas in the car when I felt the first, shocking twinge. Throughout the trip, the…
Whether you’re an Irish descendant or a fond admirer of all things Celtic, sifting through unique Irish boy names can be downright fun. From its early clan system to Anglicization, and devotion to ancient mythology and Catholicism alike, Irish names are complex and rich with history. Just in case you’re new to Blunders in Babyland,…
I still remember my husband’s first father’s day. He was handling daddyhood like a pro, loving and cuddling our daughter. But honestly, I had no idea what to get him to commemorate this special year. Now I know that the key to a beautiful, memorable first father’s day gift lies in his personality. What does…