What Does Fertile Window MEAN?! 8 Questions About Fertility Answered
Do you ever have those moments where you start to really think about a phrase or idea that you’ve heard before, and you suddenly realize you have no idea what it means? More so, you’re clueless about how this particular sentiment relates to your unique situation. Take the phrase “fertility window,” for example. Many of […]
What’s Going on at 6 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms and Impact
As someone who experienced the pitfalls of infertility firsthand, when I finally became pregnant, I found myself waiting for that moment when I would actually “feel” pregnant. Sure, I’d received positive results during my BETA tests and had begun to experience the gestational fatigue so many of us expectant mothers have come to know and […]
7 Best Water Tables for Toddlers
Water tables for toddlers are among my favorite toys for little ones. Water tables are imaginative spaces where your child can grow developmentally through play. They’re great for children starting at 1 years old and grow with them for many years. A little messy? Sure. But when you watch your kid having so much fun […]Bottle Weaning: Your Comprehensive How-To Guide
Does the thought of bottle weaning your toddler make you want to crawl under the kitchen table and cry? If not, you’re doing well, and if so, you’re not alone. Bottle weaning is particularly hard when your child is comforted by the bottle (especially at bed time). And it’s hard on mamas! Bottle Weaning is […]
Which Fertility Supplements Can You Trust? Everything You Need to Know
As someone who frequently struggles with a bad case of medical anxiety directly related to taking prescription drugs, I’m continually searching for more natural ways to treat my various ailments or needs. That’s why when it came to treating my infertility, I started the search for whatever fertility supplements would help organically improve my chances […]
What is a Chemical Miscarriage? Signs & What to Expect
“Chemical pregnancy” and “chemical miscarriage” are among my least favorite words used to describe pregnancy loss. I take issue with a lot of the medical terms for miscarriage, but what’s maddening about “chemical pregnancy” is that the term makes it sound like the pregnancy was never real. But a chemical pregnancy is a real pregnancy. […]
22 Best Postpartum Swimsuits for New Moms to Feel Great This Summer
Swimsuit shopping has never been known as women’s favorite past time, and postpartum swimsuits add totally new frustration to the mix. Postpartum bodies are amazing–those stretch mark-filled bellies and loose skin have performed amazing feats, and they deserve to be celebrated. And yet, they aren’t the bodies we’re used to, and many women struggle with […]
6 Tips for NICU Parents from a NICU Mama
The NICU can be an intimidating place, especially for those of us with little hospital experience. Even if you yourself have experience with hospitals, it can still be frightening because so much is on the line. Your newborn baby is hooked up to wires and tubes, possibly in an incubator, with little certainty about when […]