Do you struggle with hormone-related problems? Mood swings, severe menstrual cramps, migraines… I feel for you! PMS can be downright awful before you have kids. And after? Ugh, sometimes it’s just best to clear the house for a few days (or weeks!) After giving birth to my first child, my hormones (and mood swings) changed…
You’ve dreamed about it a million times. After 9 long months, your baby bursts into the world. All of your fears, doubts, and worries about parenthood disappear and something just clicks. Bonding with your baby is as easy as breathing. …except, it didn’t happen. You know that you love your baby, but you just don’t…
In my humble opinion, Fall is the most beautiful season of the year. Crimson and umber leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, boots, and nippy weather. What’s not to love? And giving birth to a Fall baby? Even better! My second daughter was a fall baby and you’d better believe that I extensively researched every autumn baby…
Pumping breast milk is not going to be easy for the first few months but it’s definitely going to be rewarding. The experience varies from person to person. In my case, using a breast pump was a nightmare when I had my first baby. Fortunately enough, I became more patient, learned from my mistakes, and…
Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding time between you and your baby…unless you hate it. Can I be brutally honest? At first, I hated breastfeeding. Hated it. It hurt, it was boring, and it kept me from the actual activity I desperately wanted to participate in: sleep. Breastfeeding is hard. You have so much to learn…
If you’re trying to get pregnant, what you eat can make a real difference. Nutrition is a big piece of the fertility puzzle for both women and men. Whole grains, fruits, veggies, fish, and plant proteins are all great for boosting fertility and getting your body ready for pregnancy. When you’re planning a fertility-friendly diet,…