C-Section Recovery Tips: What I Learned From Mine
An unmedicated birth wasn’t important to me, and I said yes to an epidural as soon as it was offered. I never thought I’d have a C-section, though. We dutifully…
Motherhood
How To Get Back To Work After Maternity Leave
The average length of paid maternal leave globally is 29 weeks. In the U.S., the average is 12 weeks of unpaid time off. It’s an embarrassment that parents feel lucky when…
12 Toddler Amazon Purchases That Make Life Easier
I wish you could see my Amazon order history in the weeks leading up to Nora’s birth, but I’m too embarrassed to show you. I bought a lot of stuff that…
How To Wean Baby Off Formula and Bottles — Here’s What Worked For Us
This post has been on my to-do list for a while, and I’m excited I’m finally sharing it! “How to wean baby off formula” was one of my biggest questions…
Nora’s First Birthday Party Recap | First Birthday Party Ideas
I started searching for first birthday party ideas soon after Nora was born. I didn’t get the baby shower that I wanted, so I knew I’d want to go all…
12 Baby Products That Got Me Through Nora’s First Year
In case you missed it, Nora is one! I used to roll my eyes a bit when parents would say things like “time needs to slow down” or “babies don’t keep,”…