Wtf is husband envy? Husband envy is my preferred term, because resentment sounds too harsh, and doesn’t quite capture what I was feeling. I didn’t resent him for getting me pregnant and starting a family with me. I was simply jealous because while it looked like my life had flipped upside down, it was hard to see how his had…
40 days postpartum. I said what I said. THE MOST IMPORTANT 40 DAYS OF YOUR LIFE SIS. Don’t ever be convinced otherwise. However, I need to clear something up before you we get into this crucial topic. Postpartum vs. Postpartum Depression Postpartum is the period of time after birth. Any period of time after birth, really. It is not to…
When I found out I was pregnant, I did all the first time mom things. I pulled out my laptop, and google and I went to work. ordered First I ordered my baby books and my supplements. Naturally, I read every mom blog I could find, and went to amazon to start on my registry. I ‘finished’ my registry at…
Breastfeeding is one of the greatest things you could ever do for your baby and yourself. For your little one, there are too many health benefits to name. And the same goes for yourself, its cleansing to the body, and trust me, if you’re breastfeeding, your body has never been more efficient. You’re quite literally a well oiled machine and…
I’m giving Coco Melon a rest… Sometimes, the gworls get tired. If we need a few minutes, or an hour, Coco Melon was our biggest ally. My first born would sit on the floor, completely focused, like an adorable zombie for as long as I would allow. No shame or guilt! Mama needed a minute. I have no idea why…