The Night Feels Endless, Doesn’t It? It’s 2:37 a.m. The house is silent, except for your newborn’s cries that cut right through the quiet. You rock, you shush, you hum the same lullaby you’ve been repeating for days. You glance at the clock and wonder, Didn’t we just do this an hour ago? If you’re … Read more
Celebrating the arrival of a baby girl is one of those moments that warms your heart and maybe makes your wallet a little nervous, too. Between hospital bills, nursery prep, and the endless list of baby essentials (seriously, how can someone so tiny need so much stuff?), the thought of throwing a baby shower can … Read more
The Not-So-Fun Side of Pregnancy Let’s be honest, when people imagine pregnancy, they often picture glowing skin, tiny baby kicks, and those beautifully staged maternity photos. What do they usually picture? Hunched over the bathroom sink, praying last night’s dinner doesn’t make a repeat appearance. Morning sickness, despite its almost polite-sounding name, can feel anything … Read more
There’s something magical about sharing the news that a tiny human is on the way. It’s not just another photo on your feed, it’s a milestone, a marker in your family’s story. For some parents, it’s casual, maybe even an afterthought. For others, it’s a carefully staged moment complete with props and themes. Either way, … Read more
So, you just found out you’re pregnant, congratulations, and also, wow!That little blue line (or two lines, or a digital screen that screamed “PREGNANT”) probably set off a storm of emotions. Excitement? Definitely. Nerves? Oh yes. Maybe a touch of what I have done when you realise your body is about to go through a … Read more
The Midnight Symphony of Baby Gas It’s 2:47 a.m. You’re pacing the living room in your fuzzy socks, cradling a warm, wriggly little bundle. Your baby’s tiny knees are tucked into their tummy, their face is scrunched like they just smelled something suspicious (probably themselves), and their little whimpers are building into full-on wails. You … Read more
That Overwhelming First Chapter No one prepares you for how loud silence can feel when you’re holding your newborn at 3 a.m., wondering if you’re “doing it right.” Becoming a mom is a whirlwind. One minute, you’re over the moon, and the next, you’re googling “is baby breathing normally?” with one hand while rocking them … Read more
Nobody Hands You the Manual You know that moment when you finally get home from the hospital, close the front door, and think, “Okay… now what?”That’s the part no one prepares you for. The truth is, newborns are equal parts magical and mysterious. They come with the softest cheeks you’ve ever kissed, and yet, somehow, … Read more
The Pregnant Pause Before the Storm Picture this: you’re sitting there, belly leading the way, scrolling through endless baby checklists while sipping on something your OB approved. Everyone you meet is tossing advice at you: your mom, your sister, your neighbour’s cousin who once babysat twins. Half of it is helpful, the other half sounds … Read more
There’s a moment after giving birth when the whole world feels like it’s paused your baby’s in your arms, maybe crying, maybe sleeping, and you’re thinking, Wow, I actually did it. And then, not long after, another thought sneaks in: Now what? Let me reassure you you’re doing better than you think. Really. Whether you’re … Read more