Prenatal tests—enough already! Choosing the perfect name—that conversation is getting way too old. And finding clothes for that ever-expanding bod? Make the torture end—now! Those are the cries of pre-birth stress, sister, and while they’re completely natural, you don’t have to suffer them willingly. Stress isn’t healthy for anyone, and, while we don’t want to scare … [Read more...] about Genius tips for easing pregnancy stress right now
Real birth story: Twins
After months of bed rest, a C-section brings joy and relief We had our first ultrasound the day after my husband’s birthday, when I was about 12 weeks pregnant. As soon as the technician placed the transducer on my abdomen, we saw two black circular sacs and knew it was twins. Shock hit me like a steamroller; I immediately burst into tears and started laughing at the same … [Read more...] about Real birth story: Twins
Your ultimate guide to adjusting to motherhood
How to survive and thrive in a world where your new baby looms large Your hair is unwashed, you haven’t checked email in a week, and you have no clean underwear. Welcome to the “newborn zone,” a dimension controlled by a tiny dictator who has one priority: “Me. Now.” Of course, your infant is also your top priority. But there are a few other things you need to do, too. Like … [Read more...] about Your ultimate guide to adjusting to motherhood
Why I won’t eat organic while pregnant
Am I a bad mother if I let my unborn baby eat Junior Mints? Would my IQ, happiness, and A cup breasts have been different if my mother ate only organic foods? Everything we read these days tells us that we’re harming our unborn children if we eat anything that contains aspartame, refined sugar, or processed cornstarch. Buying as much organic food as possible makes sense, but … [Read more...] about Why I won’t eat organic while pregnant
Are you ready for baby’s first tantrum?
Just about the time when your baby’s personality blooms, so will the potential for tantrums. But Nanny Stella has the secrets for saving everyone from tears and frustration. Your baby’s ways have just escalated from cute to unbearably annoying. Last week the bowl of cereal ended up on the floor three times in a row, and the cat has just been covered in milk—again. Or you … [Read more...] about Are you ready for baby’s first tantrum?