14 Postpartum Tips for Brand New Moms

14 Postpartum Tips for Brand New Moms

There are two things I always say about the postpartum phase… it’s hard and we don’t talk about it enough.  Because this is my second time around, I had an idea of what to expect, but after my first pregnancy, I was completely clueless.  I 

7 Things I Wish I had Done in the First Trimester

7 Things I Wish I had Done in the First Trimester

The first trimester of pregnancy is by far the most overwhelming in my opinion.  Your entire life changes with a couple pink lines, and you’re not quite sure what to do next.  Even after going through the first trimester a second time, I still don’t 

12 Questions you have when you get Pregnant

12 Questions you have when you get Pregnant

The moment you see that positive pregnancy test, so many thoughts run through your mind.  Most of them are questions.  If this is your first pregnancy, you quickly realize your whole life has changed and you have a lot to learn.  Here are 12 questions 

What to Expect at your Prenatal Appointments

What to Expect at your Prenatal Appointments

One of the first things you should do when you find out you’re pregnant is schedule an appointment with your OBGYN.  Although you may find out you’re pregnant as early as 4 weeks, your doctor won’t actually want to see you until you’re about 8 

Trina Fitzpatrick Pregnancy and Birth Story

Trina Fitzpatrick Pregnancy and Birth Story

Trina is a wife and mom of two who lives in New England with her husband. She got her PhD in Chemical Engineering but upon having her daughter,she knew she didn’t want a traditional career so she teaches part-time at a University and blogs in 

Liesel Teen – Pregnancy and Birth Story

Liesel Teen – Pregnancy and Birth Story

Liesel is a mom and labor and delivery nurse from Raleigh, NC. She also has a blog that’s dedicated to educating other women about pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding! She is the creator of the brand new labor and delivery course, Birth it Up. You can 

Sarah Swisshelm Pregnancy and Birth Story

Sarah Swisshelm Pregnancy and Birth Story

Sarah is a wife, mama, and blogger living in sunny Southern California with her wonderful hubby and two beautiful boys. She’s passionate about natural, non-toxic living and making the most of motherhood and childhood. You can read more about Sarah on her blog, crunchtasticmomlife.com Was 

Tasha Hinton Pregnancy and Birth Story

Tasha Hinton Pregnancy and Birth Story

Tasha is a wife and stay at home mom/work at home mom to two sweet baby boys. She has a lifestyle blog at bytashahinton.com and owns a small shop on Etsy. You can follow Tasha and her motherhood adventures on Instagram! Was your pregnancy planned 

Pre-Baby Freezer Meals

Pre-Baby Freezer Meals

How to Make Pre-Baby Freezer Meals When I was pregnant with Weston, I had every intention of making freezer meals for after he was born.  Then, 36 weeks rolled around and I could barely get off the couch (hello nearly 10 pound baby)!  This time, 

What I Wish I would have Known about Labor and Delivery

What I Wish I would have Known about Labor and Delivery

I can hardly believe it’s almost time to do it all over again. We’re less than three weeks away from meeting our second baby and all the memories from labor and delivery are rushing back to me. My first experience wasn’t perfect, but once it