You'll quickly learn that one of the most difficult things about bringing your newborn home is an uncertain sleep schedule. When you see family and friends, they're probably going to ask you right off the bat whether or not your little one sleeps through the night. At this point, the answer is more than likely going to be no. Unlike older babies, newborns don't know … [Read more...] about 5 surprises about newborns and sleep
What you’ll love – and hate – about pregnancy
Being pregnant is a big chapter in your life, but we'll be honest: not all of it's sunshine and rainbows. There are times when you'll find that you could be pregnant forever and times when you'll hate it. One of the most amazing parts of being pregnant is when you get to feel those little kicks. You may not realize what they are at first because they … [Read more...] about What you’ll love – and hate – about pregnancy
3 reasons you shouldn’t be afraid to gain weight during pregnancy
The old adage "You're eating for two now" during pregnancy still finds its way into conversation, but in reality, this isn't really true. You're still in charge of consuming a healthy diet and managing your weight gain. However, you should remember that gaining weight during pregnancy is totally normal, depending on your pre-pregnancy weight. According to the Mayo Clinic, … [Read more...] about 3 reasons you shouldn’t be afraid to gain weight during pregnancy
7 truths you’ll uncover during your baby’s first year
You start preparing for motherhood the moment you find out you're pregnant. From delivery through baby's first year, you may be asking yourself "how am I going to survive all of this?" We won't lie - being a mother is one difficult job, but a job that you'll adapt to and figure out as it happens. It's impossible to plan for everything at once, and learning how to go with the … [Read more...] about 7 truths you’ll uncover during your baby’s first year
9 pieces of parenting advice you’ll be glad you heard
When people find out you're pregnant, they're more than willing to hand out parenting advice - whether you want it or not. But in some instances, the tips they give are more helpful than you could have ever imagined. Sure, you're going to go out and buy all the pregnancy books you can, probably as soon as you start taking your prenatal vitamins, but sometimes there's nothing … [Read more...] about 9 pieces of parenting advice you’ll be glad you heard