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You were a surprise baby, and I’m so glad you’re here

I cannot imagine our lives without you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Let me hold on to you a little longer, my sweet baby

It is then that you are my sweet, cuddly baby once more.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I sacrifice sleep for ‘me time’ and it’s hard to stop

I can't even tell you the number of times I've said to myself—okay, I am going to start putting my phone down at 9:30 pm and I'll get right into bed! Then, I am going to read for a half hour and go to sleep by 10 pm!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—going to Target by myself is mine

Thank you for always having just what I need—even if I didn’t know I needed it yet.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

A letter to all the moms who have lost a baby

If you need someone to sit with you and your sadness, tell me. I will be there.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

My hypnobirth empowered me beyond belief

I still call back some of the techniques I learned in hypnobirthing in my everyday life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Book review: Busy mom’s guide to ‘Bringing up Bebe’

We read the book so you don’t have to.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

I chose compassion during morning meltdowns—and it has made all the difference

My reaction to my child's situation held the power to save a morning, to save a heart from worry.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Is it possible to NOT know you’re pregnant? Sometimes, yes

It happens more than you think.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
banana clips

Banana clips are coming back in style—and we’re here for it

Gone are the days of messy buns being a busy mama’s only hair option.

Updated Dec. 23, 2021

30 hilarious + eye-opening truths about the 4th trimester 😳

19. Babies grunt a lot! And loudly. They make lots of tiny noises. And they are really adorable.

Updated Mar. 02, 2018

How To Dress for Pumping at Work

6 tips to make your pumping breaks at the office a whole lot easier.

Updated Jun. 20, 2023
mom with two kids

To be a more patient mama, try this simple mind game

It drives me to become a better mom every day.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

It’s science: Breastfeeding may boost mom’s heart health for years to come

But even if you formula feed, there are ways you can protect your heart.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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