Having a child with colic is tough and tired business no matter what, but it’s unnecessary, cruel and unusual hell for first time mothers. We’re neurotic, worried, tired, possibly hurting because there are stitches in our VAGINAS (or perhaps a gaping hole in our stomachs), and we feel like we don’t know what in the fresh hell we are doing. Your comments and well-meaning advice … [Read more...] about 10 things you NEVER say to a mom with a colicky baby
Blame it on the bump: 5 times your pregnancy gets you off scot-free
Pregnant women have a lot to deal with: There's mood swings and morning sickness, an ever-changing body and heartburn. And the stress of bringing new life into this world? Don't even get us started! But while pregnancy may get you down from time-to-time, there are more reasons than not to love this season of your life. For one, your growing baby can get you out of a … [Read more...] about Blame it on the bump: 5 times your pregnancy gets you off scot-free
8 most common food cravings
While you're in the early stages of pregnancy, you may begin to wonder about all those cravings you've heard about. When will they start? Will I really make my husband go in the middle of the night to get me ice cream? What's all the fuss about pickles? Well, pregnancy cravings are different from regular cravings you get. Once you begin craving a specific food item, it … [Read more...] about 8 most common food cravings
Facebook readers share the one thing they’d change about their pregnancy
There are chapters in our lives that we wish we could go back and do something differently. During pregnancy, there's a lot that you go through such as morning sickness all the way to how you delivered that some women wish they could change. Of course, you have no control whether or not you get morning sickness, it's just something that happens. What you can do, however, is … [Read more...] about Facebook readers share the one thing they’d change about their pregnancy
Week 35: The pregnancy home stretch!
You finally made it to the home stretch of your pregnancy. You've only got five weeks left - and there's a lot to be excited about. Your changing life As you reach the end of your pregnancy, you may notice that on top of your excitement, fear is starting to set in. Being nervous about labor, delivery and bringing your little babe home is normal and every woman goes through it, … [Read more...] about Week 35: The pregnancy home stretch!