I Thought I Was Tired Before Pregnancy—Then the Third Trimester Happened
Before pregnancy, I was no stranger to exhaustion. I’d powered through college exams on energy drinks and leftover pizza....
Before pregnancy, I was no stranger to exhaustion. I’d powered through college exams on energy drinks and leftover pizza....
I remember sitting on the edge of my bed one morning, staring at my left ankle—or more accurately, the...
I always thought I knew what postpartum depression looked like. The commercials, the pamphlets in my OB’s office, the...
I thought I was prepared for teething. I had read all the books, stocked up on teething toys, and...
One of the things I quickly realized as a new parent was how much babies love exploring the world through...
When I was pregnant, people loved warning me about the sleep deprivation coming my way. “Sleep while you can!”...
Before having my baby, I spent hours preparing for labor and delivery. I read books, took classes, packed the...
Before having a baby, being sick meant resting in bed, binge-watching TV, and sleeping as much as possible. But...
Innocently, I have always assumed a baby play space meant bright plastic toys, flashy lights, and a never-ending pile of stuffed animals....
Before I had my first baby, I thought I was prepared. I had the crib, the stroller, the diapers,...