When I was on maternity leave with my second baby, I started using those disposable breast pads in my bras. I had never used them the first time around. But since the hospital gave me this big box of them for free, I figured, why not? Because I … [Read more...]
Postpartum Hair Loss And Hair Tourniquet Syndrome
So you're finally starting to get past the initial crazy newness of having your baby at home and trying to let your body feel better as it recovers. But now you have a NEW annoying thing to deal with - dramatic hair loss! There is a new animal that … [Read more...]
After Birth Bleeding - How A Man Relates
I don't want to spend a ton of time on after birth bleeding, because ladies, it's really not a fun topic. But I did find a way to get some humor out of it, so keep reading. After Birth Bleeding All you really need to know is that IT WILL STOP. … [Read more...]
Delayed Cord Clamping Benefits You Don’t Want To Lose
After nine long months, hours and hours of labor, the time has finally come when you see your baby. Your husband or doctor holds him up and you just get the rush of "awe" at the amazing moment enveloping you. Then nothing else matters, you just … [Read more...]
What To Realistically Expect After Giving Birth
Most of us are so focused on getting through our pregnancy and preparing for our birth that we don't think about the aftermath. I've said it before. The the wave of aftershock can just hit us so hard we think that there's something wrong with … [Read more...]
Fuzzi Bunz Are The BEST Cloth Diapers
So when I started out with gathering baby supplies, I invested a little in some cloth diapers. But they weren't really good diapers--I just had covers and the inserts you fold. I ended up not liking them too much and I realized that this area of … [Read more...]
Best of Squatty Potty Toilet Stool Reviews
Unfortunately, us preggo ladies seem to have more issues in the bathroom than anyone else on the planet, it seems. Because of multiple things contributing to the difficulty to have proper bowel movements, before AND after giving birth, a bit of help … [Read more...]
Your Diaper Bag Checklist - Newborn Necessities
I'll be the first to say that my diaper bags and their contents have evolved a lot over time, as my boys grew and the more I had to travel with them. Every experience out with them seems to be different. But I wish I had a diaper bag checklist to … [Read more...]