If I could go back in time, I would tell my pre-parent self a few words of support to give some perspective to a tired new mom. I found out I was having twins at my first ultrasound when I was 7 weeks pregnant. The technician studied the screen on the ultrasound machine, then looked at me and ... READ the POST
The Best Pregnancy Books For New Moms
As soon as I found out that I was pregnant, as a first-time mom, I started reading all of the books. I read about what to expect during each trimester, how to breastfeed, all about sleep schedules, feeding routines, and so much more. Most of the books I read were generally good reads. And then there ... READ the POST
8 Ways To Handle Mom Guilt By Practicing Self-Care
When my twins were four months old, my husband gave me a spa package for my birthday. As a first-time-mom, it had been a challenging few months of adjustment for me. Of course, I was excited about self-care and me-time. But then I started to feel guilty about being away from the babies for a few ... READ the POST
5 Creative Ways To Document Baby’s First Year Milestones
If there's one thing I've learned about a baby's first year, it's that the days are long, but the months fly by. The first four weeks after my twin girls were born were a blur of sleepless nights. I felt like a zombie in The Walking Dead; I was going through the motions of feeding, changing, and ... READ the POST