Clockwise from far left: Serena & Lily Stroller Blanket in Harper, $48 Robbie Adrian Organic Cotton Velour Blanket in Petal Pink, $86 Max Daniel Baby Satin Dots Throw in Pink, $56 Rainkie Blankie Water-Repellent Minkie Blanket in Valetta, $42 AllyZabba Large Aloha Blanket in …
By Nancy Ripton I was confident I would stop breastfeeding my son by the time he was 6 months old, but Bode had other ideas. When it came time to introduce a bottle, he pushed, screamed, and absolutely refused to take it. I tried different nipple flows. I gave him a sippy cup. My husband …
By Pamela Brill After the birth of my second daughter, I had to accept my limitations as a mother: I had an emergency C-section and was unprepared for the medical restrictions that went along with it. Unable to drive, and thus make quick runs to the store, I realized I was rather …
Clockwise from far left: Serena & Lily Stroller Blanket in Harper, $48 Robbie Adrian Organic Cotton Velour Blanket in Petal Pink, $86 Max Daniel Baby Satin Dots Throw in Pink, $56 Rainkie Blankie Water-Repellent Minkie Blanket in Valetta, $42 AllyZabba Large Aloha Blanket in …
Photography by Virginia Sherwood Hardest thing about this pregnancy: Maximizing work time with family time but also trying to do my job and be a mom , I’m up at 4:30. If I’m doing my usual, then I’m up at 5:30. That hour makes a big difference. Thank God I didn’t have morning …
By Lisa Fields Eating right during pregnancy can be daunting, especially when you have to master a restricted menu and battle morning sickness. Just ask Mara Palcisco of Loveland, OH. When she learned she was pregnant, the systems engineer happily gave up her Tuesday night wine-and-sushi …
Land of Nod Dylan Swivel Glider and Ottoman in Mist goes forward, backward, and side to side. Its oversized seat and high back makes it comfy for both mom and dad. Glider $750, ottoman $300Besides all the major gear—crib, stroller, changing table—many advice-givers insist, “You have to get a …
By Heather Larson When Raelynn Glispin experienced contractions during the 36th week of her first pregnancy, they caught her by surprise; she wasn’t sure what they were. “When you’ve never had a contraction before, you aren’t positive if it’s Braxton Hicks or actual labor,” says …
By Sasha Brown-Worsham I found the postcard, written in 1945, in a dust-filled corner of my grandmother’s closet. It was a letter of encouragement—Bubby’s doctor urging my healthy, five months–pregnant grandmother to “keep your feet up, rest as much as possible.” In the 60 years …
By Linda Childers The color options for expectant moms used to be pretty simple: pink or blue. But many pregnant women, driven by concern for the health of their baby, themselves, and the planet, are now selecting a different shade: green. Pediatricians agree that pregnancy is a good time …
