A recent study looked at the average libido of new dads and first time mothers, and found that stress and fatigue can, understandably, drastically affect sex lives post-baby. However, researchers also found that new parents will experience "sexual highs" given the limited free time they have to be intimate. The report noted that while the common belief is that sexual … [Read more...] about Sex drive after birth: Advice for first time mothers
My advice to first trimester moms-to-be
When I realized I might be pregnant, I took five pregnancy tests in the week after the first positive result. I needed confirmation it was real. The strips piled up in our bathroom trash, blue line after blue line. Just 2 weeks earlier, I had taken a test before our vacation to Mexico. When it came up negative, I took that as license to enjoy myself. My husband and I drank … [Read more...] about My advice to first trimester moms-to-be
The power of a birth plan
I didn’t want to write a birth plan. I tend to be a bit of an anxious person and, inside, I knew I was pretty tied to what birth I hoped to have (as natural as possible!). Writing it all down would have made my desires too firm, and my instincts told me it was crucial to be flexible. Well, at least as flexible as someone not-so go-with-the-flow can be. Luckily, my HMO had it … [Read more...] about The power of a birth plan
How to create a safer, eco-friendly nursery
Whether you’re a Sierra Club card carrying vegetarian or don’t think twice about throwing plastic bottles in the trash, there’s nothing like being pregnant to make you want to live a more environmentally conscious life. The nursery is one place where your eco-friendly intentions and action can converge. With a few smart choices, you can create a healthy home environment for … [Read more...] about How to create a safer, eco-friendly nursery
Exergen Temporal Scanner with Smart Glow
I admit, this thermometer’s unique way of taking temps, with a swipe of the forehead, takes some getting used to. But with a baby who is now about to be potty trained, the typical method of checking for a fever had become even more awkward than learning the swipe technique. It’s hard enough to get a diaper on a squirming toddler let alone remove one to take a … [Read more...] about Exergen Temporal Scanner with Smart Glow