Once again, I feel as though I have to apologize for what I'm about to say. But it has to be said. And it's the truth. Your pre-pregnancy body? It died. The sooner you grow up and grieve the loss of the old you, the better. Because all the diets and sweat sessions won't change … [Read more...] about Postpartum Weight Loss: You Just Have to Get Over It
What Every New Parent Needs to Know About Coupons, Gift Returns, and Saving Money on Diapers and Formula
My husband and I have learned a lot about being practical when it comes to baby supply purchases. Diapers, clothes, formula (if you need it), and other incidentals can quickly add up. When you're sleep deprived, it's easy buy things impulsively and "worry about it later". Except … [Read more...] about What Every New Parent Needs to Know About Coupons, Gift Returns, and Saving Money on Diapers and Formula
KellyMom Strikes Again: Smoking and Breastfeeding
"First of all, a mom who can’t stop smoking should breastfeed." No, this isn't a joke or sarcastic remark. This is an actual quote from the "Breastfeeding and Cigarette Smoking" page on KellyMom.com. And it's just one (of MANY) reasons that women should stop … [Read more...] about KellyMom Strikes Again: Smoking and Breastfeeding
Three Things New Parents Need to Stop Expecting, Like, Yesterday
I troll a lot of new mom, new dad, and expecting parents' forums and blogs. Even in my own birth club, I'm constantly finding parents who are expecting entirely too much of their tiny humans. And, truthfully, I get it. We're all excited. Babies are wonderful. We can't wait to … [Read more...] about Three Things New Parents Need to Stop Expecting, Like, Yesterday
My 9 Week Old Son Loves Katy Perry, and I’m Not Mad About It
Pretty much the only thing that quiets my darling baby boy is Katy Perry. Yes, blue-wigged, candy-cane pastied Katy Perry. And, you know what? I'm not mad about it.One beat of a Katy Perry song and my two month old enters a world of wonder, and he no longer grunts or squeals. … [Read more...] about My 9 Week Old Son Loves Katy Perry, and I’m Not Mad About It