It’s almost GO time, which means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I learned a lot the first time about what I did and didn’t need. Now that it’s time to pack for the second time, I’m putting into practice what I learned. One of the biggest things I learned is to pack light. …
Preparing for Baby 2: What’s Really Important
The baby countdown is on! We’re officially in the last month before our sweet boy arrives. Which also means it’s time to make sure we’re ready whenever he decides to arrive. Katherine was born a week before her due date, and I’m very interested to see whether baby boy will have the same schedule! Since …
Tips from a First-time Breastfeeding Mom
I’m a huge advocate of breastfeeding. Before Katherine was born, I knew I wanted to try to breastfeed. But I didn’t realize just how important it was to me until she was a few days old. We went to the pediatrician for her 3-day checkup, and he was a little concerned about the rate at …
What All First-time Working Moms Need to Know
On April 7, 2019, at 11:49 a.m., my world changed. It sounds cliche, but it’s so true. I held our daughter in my arms for the first time, and I couldn’t get enough of her. I just wanted to look at her all the time, memorizing everything about her face. When I would lay her …