Diaper blowouts, inconsolable screams and sleepless nights, these are hallmarks of new parenthood that many seek to warn us about. But what often falls off this list? How lonely the first weeks and months of motherhood can be. Once your partner has gone back to work, being alone with your baby for hours on end can be overwhelming, isolating and a bit scary too. In its … [Read more...] about 3 tips for beating postpartum loneliness
Pregnancy
Off-kilter? How to stay balanced during pregnancy
Walk much? If you've been tripping over your feet now that you're pregnant, there's a reason. Clumsiness and loss of balance are just two of the seemingly endless symptoms that may crop up once you're expecting.Why it happensIf you've been off-kilter these days, there's likely a reason - your growing bump. The larger your belly grows, the more it throws … [Read more...] about Off-kilter? How to stay balanced during pregnancy
3 tips to ensure the safest start for baby
Counting down the days until baby's arrival can be fraught with anxiety. There's your never-ending to-do list, the fear of labor and delivery and oh, right, that little thing called taking care of another human for a lifetime. To make matters worse, it seems that everywhere you turn there's another article listing the many ways your child can be harmed once he or … [Read more...] about 3 tips to ensure the safest start for baby
Why I never want to have sex again
All throughout my pregnancy, I was convinced of one thing: Motherhood would not define me. Once my kid arrived earth-side, I'd continue on as I always had - wearing cute clothes, doing my hair and makeup, reading good books, etc. I'd be that woman who always looked polished, calm and put together. I wouldn't be one of those moms who wore sweatpants and topknots around the … [Read more...] about Why I never want to have sex again
Miscarriages. How to be the Man in these Moments.
Miscarriages suck! What's the Man's Role?? These are a horrific experience that no one warns you about, that happen in the midst of what’s supposed to be one of life's most beautiful and joyful moments. Unfortunately, few men know how to handle these extremely challenging experiences. They’re devastating and can have a horrible impact on our family if we don’t know how to … [Read more...] about Miscarriages. How to be the Man in these Moments.