I Got Pregnant on Birth Control as a Mom. Here’s What It Taught Me About the Toll of an Unplanned Pregnancy
The air in the bedroom felt suffocating as I watched the timer, muted and off-camera during a work call. I felt my heart beating in my ears. The timer dinged as my co-workers continued chatting in the background, all of us equally unaware that my life was about to change. I looked down at the pregnancy […]
My Husband Is A Parent Too — But You’d Never Know It Based On What People Say To Us
In early 2017, my husband and I sat in the OB-GYN’s office to confirm that we were pregnant with our first child. The room was littered with literature for new moms on birthing and breastfeeding classes, hospital tours and registration, and pamphlets on how to recognize postpartum depression. As we sat waiting for our ultrasound, […]
10 Tips For Traveling With A Toddler
Planning a vacation for yourself, with a significant other, or even a group of friends can be fun. What happens though, when you are traveling with a toddler for the first time? There are a lot of things to think about before you can hit the road. To help ease some of the stress and […]
What It’s Really Like To Have Newborn
There is no better feeling in the world than hearing your baby’s first cry after being born. While you are holding your newborn for the first time, there will be a rush of emotions and probably some tears. Congratulations, you are now a new parent. You spent nine months preparing for your little one’s arrival […]