I try not to complain about my lot in life too much. I made my bed, now I’ve got to lie in it. But every so often, a girl just needs to throw a little pity party. Welcome to mine.
Parenting
The easiest infant to care for: the one inside your belly
I wish Squeak could stay inside my belly forever. Because he (or she) is a lot easier to take care of now than a baby on the outside.
Bring It: The Smart Girl’s Hospital Bag Packing List
The advantage of being a second-time mom is that I have learned from (some) of my previous mistakes. Here’s my advice on what you should definitely have in that hospital bag.
Breastfeeding Judgey McJudgerson
Lately, I’ve come across some great moms who feel incredible guilt when breastfeeding just doesn’t work out for them. They tried — and tried hard — so the judgment needs to stop.
7 reasons my toddler makes me fear baby #2
Infants have a leg up on toddlers in many ways… but I’d be remiss if I didn’t describe all the ways that toddlers are way awesomer than infants. Here’s the rundown.
My Unofficial New Mom Must-Haves
I love sharing my “been in the trenches” knowledge with soon-to-be Moms. So I asked my fellow Mommies for advice and put together a list of the slightly unexpected baby items you shouldn’t go without.
7 reasons my toddler makes me look forward to an infant
Toddlers are volatile and impossible to please. They’re also fascinating and somehow reach new heights of cuteness. This dichotomy that has me contemplating how much I am looking forward to having an infant again.
St. Anthony, Patron Saint of Lost Things
Before I had a toddler, I only misplaced things. I rarely lost them. It’s a whole new ballgame now.
The Elf Didn’t Make It
Themed birthday parties and Elf on the Shelf: both tests of motherhood that I am failing at. My husband on the other hand is taking the elf to heart.