One of the hardest parts of motherhood is that so much of the work is invisible. From the outside, people often see the baby cuddles, milestone photos, and sweet moments in your highlight reels, but beneath the surface, mothers carry an enormous mental, emotional, and physical load that rarely gets acknowledged out loud. It’s remembering […]
HELP……. Is your baby waking all of a sudden, seeking more connection, playing, or wanting to eat more during the night? Were they sleeping better a few days or weeks ago? Are you concerned about what is happening? You are not alone! This is called reverse cycling and has been described to me as if […]
Newborn Sleep or lack thereof… Exhausted parent: Will I ever sleep again? Sibling: Will my parents have energy to play with me again? Family Pet: Why is this squeaky thing up ALL night? Sleep deprivation isn’t just exhausting; it can be debilitating, as it can impact mood, healing, milk supply, bonding, relationships, older siblings, and […]
Starting immediately after delivery, if your baby is healthy, parents can provide skin to skin contact. If your baby is born premature and taken to the NICU, the staff will allow you to place your baby on your bare chest when he or she is able. Being home during this pandemic has allowed me time […]
Sibling introduction and expected behaviors Your next baby has arrived and now it is time to introduce your children. Sibling introduction can be an overwhelming encounter, but it is also a beautiful sight to behold. Some parents choose to do it in the hospital while others wait till they get home. When not during a […]
YES, yes you should. Even if you feel like everything is going well and you are feeling great, please schedule your 2, 4 or 6 week postpartum visit. WHY? It is important to have a physical and mental check up with your medical professional. He/She can reassure you that you are doing ok, assess any […]
I am finally here. You have waited 10 long months to meet me. Here is my love letter to you: Parenting is HARD. We know becoming a parent can be SCARY and OVERWHELMING yet JOYOUS and EXCITING all at the same time. We don’t come with a book of instructions or a HOW TO manual. […]
YES, it is completely normal! Newborn poop can be a mystery as it changes. It is hard to wrap your mind around your baby not pooping anywhere from 4-8 times a day, especially when you feel like all you do is change diapers in those first few days and weeks. Some newborns poop with every […]
One of my favorite memories with my girls, when they were little, was reading to them. We’d snuggle in nightly to read and read and re read the same books over and over. Certain books were chosen for me to read and others for my husband to read and most of the time we were […]