You're excited about having a baby, but worries about how you'll afford it are starting to rain on your parade. We all know babies are expensive, but you never really grasp just how much of a hole they'll burn in your pocket until they're here.According to the Department of Agriculture, a child can cost you upwards of $240,000 by the time they turn 18 - … [Read more...] about Having a baby is expensive! How are you saving?
The low-down on morning sickness and why you’re not the only one who hates it
It sometimes hits you before you even know you're pregnant - morning sickness. And it's exactly what everyone told you it is. That awful, not being able to eat, constantly-running-to-the-bathroom-to-puke feeling. You may be wondering, "when does morning sickness start?" Well, it's often one of the early pregnancy symptoms before a missed period, and often appears during the … [Read more...] about The low-down on morning sickness and why you’re not the only one who hates it
Moms you’ll meet in the maternity ward and beyond
No matter where you go, you'll always run into "that" mom. The one who's over-protective, annoying or downright strange. But you'll also meet moms that are funny, outgoing and more than happy to lend you advice when you ask for it. Moms you'll love, and those you'll want to avoid When you're in the maternity ward and even after you leave, there are several kinds of moms that … [Read more...] about Moms you’ll meet in the maternity ward and beyond
Turned off by stretch marks? Here are some tips to prevent them
Although you're still in the early stages of your pregnancy, you've probably had a few questions come to mind - "How big am I going to get?" "How bad is labor going to hurt?" But there's likely another topic that you're probably thinking about that's leading to an entirely new set of questions - stretch marks. "Is there anyway to prevent them?" "Can I make them go away if I … [Read more...] about Turned off by stretch marks? Here are some tips to prevent them
5 things I would do differently as a new mom
As a new mom, you don't always know what to expect when it comes to raising your son or daughter. As absolutely joyful as this time is, motherhood, can also be fraught with frustration, confusion - and even regret. While you ultimately have to find your own path as a mother, caretaker, and provider, I'm happy to share a few lessons I learned along the way. Looking … [Read more...] about 5 things I would do differently as a new mom