As the teacher pressed play on a well-worn video about labor and delivery, some sat in wary silence in the dark along with our classmates, soon-to-be first-time parents just like us. It all started out well enough, but by the time that poor mother in the film was ready to push she was topless and screeching. As for those of
Read moreIf you’re having trouble getting your child to do something or go somewhere, nothing else is quite as convincing as showing her favorite doll sitting happily in the car seat or stroller. Tiny versions of the Joovy Caboose, Room2, and either a booster or infant seat you pick in blue or pink will keep all the dolls in your house
Read moreUsing her personal experience with coordinating surrogate pregnancy, Mrs. Starfish of the Hellobee blog outlines the different steps in the making of a successful surrogate pregnancy. Somethings that most people might not consider is the process of legal and health clearance for surrogate pregnancy. Mrs. Starfish were matched with two surrogates, although only one panned out. Of the entire process,
Read moreOne year ago I entered 2016 with some pretty clear goals. The year before that was full of ups and downs, including career and marriage highs and lows. Although I had ended 2015 with each of those not only intact, but thriving, it was sinking in that I wasn’t enjoying life that much at all. So, I decided to make
Read moreLets face it being a mom doesn’t get the credit it deserves but being a new mom may be one of the hardest jobs ever. The baby is born and now it is your responsibility to raise this child without knowing what you are getting your self into and virtually no experience. Coping with this new motherhood is hard but
Read moreComing home after a long day of work and having to deal with kids can be difficult. When you have had a bad day you may not want to take care of a child, but you have to. Just take a deep breath and try to focus on positive things while you forget your bad day. Key Takeaways: We’ve all
Read moreShe had one child Lion, crazy cool name for a child i think, and decided to have another….Panda. The author discusses her guilt pondering the idea of not having a second child due to the difficulty, but was pleased to see that the brothers got along so well. Plot twist, she is contemplating a third. With no knowledge or hint
Read moreThere are few things parents dread more than the call from the school nurse about lice. The vibrating cell phone of the passenger seat buzzes and it looks like a midday call from school. (Almost never good). The most competent parents are brought to their knees by this particular phone call. Visions of endless head dunks into highly toxic chemicals,
Read moreKids are of the future and sometimes they can be a hassle but also a joy. The article “7 practical reasons to have a fourth baby” goes through a Mom’s personal decision on why she should want to have another baby when her husband is more than ready to stop at three. This woman goes through seven different reasons, some
Read moreYoung children love sucking on their thumbs or some sort of item. This is why Binkys always come to mind, kids love them. Often times they get so attached they can’t do without them grow to old for them. It may take some work, but there is anecdotal evidence to being able to get kids off of them. Key Takeaways:
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