For some reason, my husband thinks it’s his “turn” to name the next baby. First of all, I’m not pregnant—so, Mom, if you’re reading this, remain calm. Second of all, I can assure you, I never agreed to this arrangement and was unaware that we were alternating the naming of our children like some kind of household chore. Let me explain. Naming our first-born was easy. … [Read more...] about Baby names: Do you let friends, family sway you?
Pregnancy
Feeling down? 5 ways to feel your best during pregnancy
Remember that old adage, "When you look good, you feel good?" Well, it's both an apt statement and a tall order in the first months of pregnancy. In those beginning weeks, while you and your partner guard your little secret, you're most likely keeping your news under wraps. You don't have to tell us how you feel, either, what with morning sickness, fatigue and an onslaught of … [Read more...] about Feeling down? 5 ways to feel your best during pregnancy
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1 step to resolve relationship conflict
Relationships fail because couples lacks the skills to talk about the hard things in life. Fortunately, this one simple practice is something any couple can do and makes a huge difference. Being able to talk to our partners about the really difficult subjects and resolve hard conflicts is the difference between relationships that thrive and those that fail. If we can’t … [Read more...] about 1 step to resolve relationship conflict
Why I won’t eat organic while pregnant
Am I a bad mother if I let my unborn baby eat Junior Mints? Would my IQ, happiness, and A cup breasts have been different if my mother ate only organic foods? Everything we read these days tells us that we’re harming our unborn children if we eat anything that contains aspartame, refined sugar, or processed cornstarch. Buying as much organic food as possible makes sense, but … [Read more...] about Why I won’t eat organic while pregnant