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When You Feel Guilty about Adding to the Family

Pregnancy

Published Apr 03, 2020 Updated Apr 03, 2020

Do you have second child guilt about adding to the family? Feeling sad about your second pregnancy is normal, but see why having more kids shouldn't make you feel guilty for your older child. I didn't expect to feel guilty. Except every time I saw my three-year-old, the guilt and even sadness swept through, especially when I realized I was, after all, changing his life. I wasn't so much concerned with the logistics of having more than one child, aware about the challenges of balancing a toddler's needs with a baby. I knew our days would get crazy and accepted the fact. No—I was … [Read more...]

Top 50 Vintage Girl Names that Are Still Cool Today

Pregnancy

Published Mar 31, 2020 Updated Mar 31, 2020

Looking for pretty vintage girl names for your new baby? Check out these top 50 picks for beautiful old fashioned girl names that are still cool today! When I found out I was expecting twins, I had hoped one of them would be a girl. Surely ONE of them will be a girl, I thought. I already had a boy, and just as I had selected a classic name for him, I did the same for a possible girl. I wanted pretty vintage names to stand the test of time, but I also didn't want them to be too old that they'd be dated. Except there was a problem... a few months into my pregnancy, I learned that … [Read more...]

What to Stock Up On Before Baby Arrives

Pregnancy

Published Mar 10, 2020 Updated Mar 10, 2020

Gearing up for the new baby? Here's your ultimate list of what to stock up on before baby is born to make those newborn months more convenient. We've all heard of "nesting," the urge to get everything ready a few weeks before the baby arrives. We wash and organize baby clothes, stock up on diapers and decorate the nursery in time for his arrival. But as plentiful as his needs may be during this time, so are the rest of the family's. From feeding ourselves to daily tasks, you also need to prepare the household ahead of time. Take household items. Before the baby, you likely follow a … [Read more...]

How to Keep Up at Work During Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Published Mar 05, 2020 Updated Mar 05, 2020

Working while pregnant can be a challenge. Learn practical tips to keep up at work during pregnancy, be productive and feel less overwhelmed. Black eyes, dark hair... I was picturing how my son would look once I finally got to meet him. Later in the day, I would read reviews on strollers, which would remind me to pick out a few more onesies at the baby store on the way home. Sounds fun, except... I was at work. The project on the computer I was supposed to be working on was still glaring at me, untouched for who knows how long. Instead of fonts and layouts, I was comparing gender … [Read more...]

Signs That You’re in Labor with Twins

Pregnancy

Published Mar 01, 2020 Updated Mar 02, 2020

Learn the signs labor is near with twins, from spotting the signs and symptoms, to laboring at home before delivery time. Includes a printable worksheet! If only we knew exactly when and how twin labor will happen. I knew having twins meant they were less predictable, and that the babies could come at any time. But when my labor started, I didn't jump up and rush to the hospital. In fact, I didn't even know I was in labor for a while. The clock read 11pm, and I couldn't sleep, as usual. But instead of the typical discomfort or even the pregnancy itching I had developed, I felt my … [Read more...]

50 Classic Boy Names That Are Still Cool

Pregnancy

Published Feb 25, 2020 Updated Mar 02, 2020

Looking for an old fashioned, timeless yet cool name for your baby boy? Check out 50 classic boy names for babies that are still cool! With three boys and no girls, my husband and I have had our share of finding names for boys. We didn't name our boys after anyone we knew, or even after my husband. And we wanted our boys to have a middle name each to counter our common last name. That's a total of six boy names altogether! We also had one criteria for each name: They had to be classic. As cute as the names I hear these days are, I also knew many can get dated, given enough time. … [Read more...]

Surprising Differences Between Singleton and Twin Pregnancies

Pregnancy

Published Feb 01, 2020 Updated Feb 25, 2020

Wondering how different a twin pregnancy is compared to a regular one? Read some of the most surprising differences between singleton and twin pregnancies. I thought I had pregnancy down pat after I had my singleton. I did the research, went through nine months of pregnancy and finally, delivered my baby in a predictable way. My second pregnancy will be just as simple, I figured, especially now that I'd already gone through it once. So imagine my surprise when the doctor announced I was having... twins. Let's just say I was not prepared for two babies. Suddenly I entered a new world … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Newborn Shopping List for Expecting Moms

Pregnancy

Published Oct 17, 2019 Updated Feb 25, 2020

Are you a first-time mom? Make sure to use this helpful newborn shopping list to grab essential things you need for the baby, especially for the first 3 months. You might say that I take lists to a whole new level. I have the typical chore lists, grocery lists, to-do lists, and recipe lists. I also have a "front door" list of things I need before stepping out of the house, a list of library books to borrow, and even a "fun things to do" list for when I'm looking for, well... things to do that are fun. And this started even before becoming a mom. So when my husband and I were … [Read more...]

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