As a first time mom, there are a few things I'd like for Christmas. Nothing I want is extravagant or outlandish; in fact, most of my wish list items are pretty lame. 1. A Good Hair Day I'm so sick of rocking the "messy bun". It's not cute. It's just all I have time to do. I miss the days of blowdrying my hair and having it stay perfect and pretty all day long. Even if … [Read more...] about A Mom’s Christmas Wish List
For the Love of Common Sense: Smoking and Nursing is Not “Okay” (or Recommended!)
My renewed interest in this topic is thanks to reader "aldestrawk", who posted the following comment responding to KellyMom Strikes Again: Smoking and Breastfeeding: You seem to have a very strong opinion on breastfeeding and smoking. You should know though that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers who smoke should breastfeed rather than give their … [Read more...] about For the Love of Common Sense: Smoking and Nursing is Not “Okay” (or Recommended!)
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me? I’ll Tell You.
After bringing Clark home from the hospital, there were a lot of "Why didn't anyone tell me?" questions. Despite diligently scouring the Internet for baby info, reading almost every baby book, and soliciting the advice of been there done that (BTDT, FYI) moms, I found myself wondering (on almost an hourly basis) why everyone neglected to tell me X, Y, and Z. Why didn't … [Read more...] about Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me? I’ll Tell You.
What I Think I Look Like vs. Reality
Most days, I'm lucky if I can finish a cup of coffee. So, honestly, the daily showers I used to enjoy seem to be a thing of the past. And it didn't really bother me at first, because I thought I looked pretty adorable in yoga pants and ponytails. Then, I caught a glance of my tired, sloppy face in the mirror, and I pretended the lights were playing tricks on me. No way was I … [Read more...] about What I Think I Look Like vs. Reality
7 Idiotic Ways Stay at Home Moms Try to Earn Extra Income
Although few would like to admit this (namely, my friend Paula), being a stay at home mom can be kind of boring sometimes. Everyone will tell you to take advantage of your child's nap time with some rest of your own, but, really, how many catnaps can you take per day? Most women at least end up wondering about work from home opportunities, and when they do, some of these … [Read more...] about 7 Idiotic Ways Stay at Home Moms Try to Earn Extra Income