Pregnancy hormones have an effect on your mind as well as your body, and that makes for some interesting stories to tell! This post at the Baby Center features confessions from moms about bodily functions, food binges, and emotional outbursts you’ll surely relate to! My favorite was from a woman who confessed to peeing on her dad’s chair without even
Read moreGetting up in the middle of the night to feed your baby is part of being a mother, but a lot of things go through your head during this time. Maybe you think about the future, or perhaps the past. Maybe you ponder the workings of the universe, or what to make for breakfast in the morning. Melissa Willets at
Read moreIt will probably be a long time before breastfeeding is publicly acceptable, but there are groups making great strides to get people talking about it. After partnering up with a group known as “Building a Breastfeeding Environment” or BaBE, a few students from St. Francis Xavier University put together this video parody of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.” Check
Read moreBath time for baby is more than just an exercise in getting clean like it is for adults. It’s a sensory and learning experience for your child. This post at the Baby Center blog features six ideas for bath time play you can try with your baby! Bath toys that promote learning are a great idea, or how about a
Read moreNo one likes feeling guilty. Sometimes we do or say things to our kids or friends and family that we regret. Often others will comfort us and tell us not to feel guilty and that everything is okay in an attempt to squash the negative feelings, but is that healthy? Abby Theuring has a great commentary on the subject over
Read moreYour breastfeeding goals are very personal, and there is no right or wrong. Maybe you have no goals at all and simply enjoy the experience. Breast milk is incredibly nutritious, so if you do want your child to breastfeed as long as possible you’ll want to make sure your baby finds nursing to be a cozy, comfortable experience. This post
Read moreA breastfeeding mother recently posted at the La Leche League forum with a question about her 5 month post-partum hair loss, which apparently was “coming out by the handful.” She was upset and worried, even though others have told her it’s normal. Replies from other mothers assured her that yes, it is normal and breastfeeding has nothing to do with
Read moreRecently a whole bunch of celebrities had their private photos leaked to the Internet as part of a hacker scandal, labeled with the hashtag #Celebgate. NickMom posed the question, “What photos would hackers find if they broke into moms’ phones?” The answers are adorable and funny, and I’m sure more than a few moms can relate! Read the full article
Read moreIf you’re a crafty mom and you enjoy DIY ideas, you probably have a stash of baby food jars you thought were too cute to throw out. Luckily there are a ton of fun and useful things you can do with them! This post from the Baby Center features twenty ways to re-use and re-purpose baby food jars in your
Read moreHow long you breastfeed is a personal decision, but if you’re not ready for weaning it can be a difficult transition if your baby decides it’s time. This mother posted at the La Leche League forums with concerns over her 21 month old refusing to nurse and how upsetting it has been. Replies from other moms assured her that what
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