First time mothers and second time mothers are very different. I’m certain there are differences for third and forth time moms, but I only have personal experience. Like most first-time moms, IRead More
Balancing Marriage and Parenting During Early Childhood
Marriage dynamics certainly change when children enter the picture. What helps us prioritize marriage when raising young children? Yesterday, I read through your (fantastic!) I read all of your (fantastic!) I have aRead More
Advice for First-Time Moms: What I Wish I Knew
I can’t remember the last time I felt butterflies in my stomach. I was wondering how it would feel to be a mother of a real baby. I remember rubbing theRead More
Eight Essential Questions to Pose to a New Babysitter
It can be nerve-wracking to find a babysitter for the very first time, especially for a first child. We’ve had some great sitters in our family, and others that weren’t soRead More
Twenty-Two Activities to Keep Kids Entertained in the Car
When my girls were little, I can remember the stress of car rides. It didn’t matter if I was trying to avoid them falling asleep in the car for a quickRead More
35 Weeks into My Second Pregnancy
This is a pretty accurate picture of how I feel lately… Not my best. What Fruit Are You? Honeydew Melon – 18 inches and 5 1/4 pounds. It’s great to know that theRead More
Alfalfa, Allergies, and Pregnancy: Exploring the Connection
When I saw that I was pregnant, I mentally calculated the due date. I figured it would be in early May. Three thoughts rushed through my mind: 1. Hooray! I’m pregnant! 2. I wonderRead More
Essential Items to Include in Your Hospital Bag for Labor and Delivery
I will be 39 weeks on Friday, and am beginning to realize that baby girl may arrive soon. Being that I am feeling great and I was induced 10 days afterRead More
Reflections on the Due Date
It’s funny, I never thought I would be back here, discussing induction with my doctor, and wondering how it feels to be in labor. But, since I assumed both of myRead More
Exploring the Farm, Food, and Capturing Photos at 40 Weeks
I’m still pregnant friends. Let’s not worry about the fact that it is three days late. Do you mind if instead I talk about the weekend in detail and show way tooRead More