Second Pregnancy Lowdown: Small Age Gaps
Second Pregnancy Lowdown: Small Age Gaps I’ve definitely been experiencing some ups and downs my second pregnancy. The upside is that I have been down this road before and I…
Second Pregnancy: Are Boys Easier than Girls?
Second Pregnancy: Are Boys Easier than Girls? When it came to my first pregnancy, I felt I was a total rock star. When the time came for baby number two,…
Second Pregnancy: Having Twins this Time Around
Second Pregnancy: Having Twins this Time Around Twins run in the family, but I never really thought about it. My oldest, Rowan, had bad reflux and was up a lot…
Second Baby: The Benefits of A Five-Year Gap
Second Baby: The Benefits of A Five-Year Gap Waiting five years to have a second baby wasn’t something I planned; it just happened that way. As it turned out, the…
How I Bonded with My Preemie
How I Bonded with My Preemie I don’t think it’s possible to be fully prepared for becoming a mom. When I delivered my son, Jacob, 10 weeks early, I felt…
New Dad Duty: How To Help Mom Post Birth
New Dad Duty: How To Help Mom Post Birth “Honey, I feel like you’re doing all the work,” I said, plopping down on the couch next to my wife as…
Your Preemie: The First Twelve Months
Your Preemie: The First Twelve Months The first year with your preemie often involves juggling many check-ups and appointments. Because our babies’ brains and bodies are so plastic, early intervention…
Belly Bonding Tips for First Time Dads
Belly Bonding Tips for First Time Dads I confess: sometimes, I’m still blown away that we have a kid. I watch our son toddle around the room, and I’m amazed…
New Dad Prep! 10 Ways to Get Ready
New Dad Prep! 10 Ways to Get Ready Being married to an editor and writer at a parenting magazine meant I mostly took orders when it came to pregnancy. My…
New Dad: The Twin Edition
New Dad: The Twin Edition Never in a million years did I think I would be a new dad of twins — especially twin girls! However, seven months ago, Harper…