While pregnant, I completely underestimated just how busy I would be when baby arrived. I thought I had done everything I could do to get ready. I went to appointments, made a registry, had a shower, prepped the nursery, and read up on various topics like sleep and breastfeeding. What no one tells you while …
One of my favorite times during pregnancy is sharing the good news with family and friends. After announcing my pregnancy to my husband, grandparents-to-be were next up. I loved seeing my and my husband’s parents’ reactions and having them share in our excitement. I also wanted to give each set of grandparents a gift. After …
So, you just found out that you’re going to have twins! Congrats! Being pregnant with not only one but two babies is both exciting and mega-overwhelming. Here are my top 10 tips for an easier and more enjoyable twin pregnancy! Get a pregnancy pillow A pregnancy pillow is a nice to have when you’re pregnant …
You can have a lot of fun announcing your pregnancy to your husband. There are a lot of great cards, onesies, coffee mugs, scratch offs and wine labels that are just pure genius or hilarious. They can be a great way to surprise your husband with the news and make it a moment to remember. …
The United States as a whole has the worst maternal mortality rate of any first world country, but as far as Black women are concerned, we have completely failed. Black women have a maternal mortality rate that is 3-4 times higher than White women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum in the United States (CDC). As …
When some people think of fertility, they may assume that it is a fixed entity. That you’re either naturally fertile or you’re not. This logic is understandable when some women seem to get pregnant in the blink of an eye, while others may struggle and try to conceive for longer periods of time. The good …
When my son was born, and placed in my arms, I was mesmerized. He was nine pounds, with a full head of hair, and gorgeous eyelashes. In the warm light of the late afternoon, he glowed, and it seemed impossible to understand that he wasn’t just sleeping. And in these moments, I knew my life …
Before your baby arrives, there is a long checklist of things that need to be done. In addition to packing that hospital bag, here are some things to do before your baby arrives that will both ease your mind now and make the newborn period a little easier. The third trimester can also be tough …
Hello pregnancy and hello teenage acne! Within three weeks of finding out I was pregnant, I had a major pregnancy acne. Before being pregnant myself, I definitely didn’t know that not only pregnancy can cause acne but also that it is very common (thank you hormones). So, if you are like me and trying desperately …
With how much stuff I brought to the hospital when I had my first child, I am still surprised at how much I wished I had packed in my hospital bag. And it was all so disorganized, I couldn’t find anything. With my second baby, I was way more prepared. Not only did I bring …