Becoming a mother is an incredible process, and while there are sure to be some beautiful moments, it’s certainly not all pretty. One of the lesser talked about unfortunate events is the post-partum poop. If you’re expecting, get those laxatives ready! This fantastic, funny article from Scary Mommy tells you everything you need to know about the unholy brown horror
Read moreBeing pregnant comes with a lot of challenges, and not being able to tie your shoes is one of the smaller ones! Your friends and family will certainly react to your changes in mood and attitude, and that can make life difficult for everyone! This article from She Knows has ten examples of things you do and say while pregnant
Read morePregnancy does a lot of interesting things to our bodies. One common thought is that you develop certain food cravings, sometimes in very strange combinations. Some ladies want innocuous cheesy mashed potatoes, while others would rather put that cheese on a Dairy Queen cake or slather everything with BBQ sauce! This article from the Baby Center features a bunch of
Read moreGrowing a baby creates some challenges and disruption in your normal routine. Even tying your shoelaces can become a monumental task when you’re very pregnant. The simple act of sleeping can be challenging as well, but these tips will help you rest comfortably. Obviously sleeping on your stomach isn’t going to work once you’re a couple months along, but it’s
Read moreMen are great for a lot of things, but empathy often isn’t one of them. In this article from Scary Mommy a husband offers some advice for guys who might be having trouble dealing with the changes your brain and body go through while pregnant. He’s said some stupid things in the past, but he definitely made up for it
Read moreYou can read every baby book and article you find, and you’re still likely to be surprised by some of the things you encounter during and after childbirth because almost nobody talks about them. Some of them are physical, some are mental, but they can shock or even terrify you no matter how prepared you feel. This eye-opening and informative
Read moreWhen you find out you’re pregnant and you’re ready to tell people, you might feel excited and maybe a little nervous and apprehensive over what people might say. Unfortunately there are some very rude people in this world, and She Knows has an entertaining .gif article highlighting 20 rude responses people have given to moms just announcing the big news.
Read morePregnancy 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 moreGiving birth is hard on your body and can leave you with a very sore vaginal area, whether or not you had tearing. While your doctor can prescribe something to ease the pain, you can find relief at home with a pad or cloth and some witch hazel. Just saturate a few pads with some witch hazel and toss them
Read moreThe moment you learn you’re pregnant is exciting, but how are you going to break the news to your partner? Mothers are getting creative with pregnancy reveals, and this photo session reveal is too cute not to share! Camille got together with her wedding photographer to set up a shoot for Christmas cards, and during the shoot they exchanged large
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