We’ve all heard the term ‘nesting’ and for Moms, it may even spark memories of how you prepped or are prepping your house for that sweet baby on the way. While I have definitely experienced the urge to organize...
Dear baby boy,
Your days as an only child are quickly dwindling, and Mommy’s heart is breaking in two. Not because I’m not excited for your little sister’s arrival (apprehensive, maybe, but excited nonetheless), but because I know that somehow,...
My Freshman year of college I stepped on the scale and saw a number I never thought I would see. I was disappointed in myself and I decided that I was going to stop gaining weight.
I vowed to...
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I didn't like the idea of settling on his name before he was born. Mostly, because I couldn't picture assigning a name to a person whom I didn't even know yet....
Picture this: the scenic rolling hills of the countryside, a beautiful brick Colonial home, a wide open field full of fuzzy alpacas, a delectable, gourmet breakfast greeting you each morning, utter peace and quiet...
Sounds downright Utopian, doesn’t it?
While pregnant...
Instead of "Congrats! You guys will make great parents!" or "So thrilled for your new bundle of joy!" or stale advice, how about we write what that mom-to-be needs to hear?
I've talked to several girlfriends about this:
Right before you have...
Nursing moms - or nursing-to-be moms - listen up: Stop wearing maxi-pads in your bra!
Disposable nursing pads are essentially maxi-pads, right? And if you're postpartum, you've seen enough of those for a lifetime. There is no reason to use...
I remember exactly where I was when I got that positive pregnancy test. I was at my parents' house celebrating my Dad’s 60th birthday and we were so excited. We had our older son walk out to my family...
To all of the mamas-to-be I interact with,
More often than not, I don’t ask because I do care.
Now let me explain. When I was pregnant for the first time, I don’t think any book, blog or natural instinct...
I will never forget the date. It was March 26, 2018. I could not figure out why I was late, and nothing made any sense. I KNEW I wasn’t pregnant, but I decided to take a test just to...
In every newborn’s room at Brigid’s Path, you’ll find a heart. Helping is at the heart of the organization’s mission - one of the first of its kind in the nation to provide inpatient care for infants who were...
Disclaimer: Every pregnancy and mom is different. Also, I am not a physician, nutritionist, or a registered dietician. I did, however, work with my doctor to make sure all of my choices were safe for me and my baby.
I'm...
The pathway to motherhood starts when you look down at that pregnancy test and see a pink line. You may or may not believe what you just saw. You might just sit down and stare at it for minutes,...
You know when you blow up a balloon, don’t tie it, and release it so it bounces erratically through the air with that very distinct and loud sound? Now imagine that coming out of your va-jay-jay. At a super...
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Summer Camps
Check out these amazing local offerings to keep your kiddos busy (and happy!) this summer.
