A stomach bug, reflux, fatigue, impending childbirth, a half-stocked freezer, a 3-year-old, and excitement to meet Baby Lollipop. I am so full of thoughts and feelings, it's a wonder there's room for a baby in here!
A 65-year-old mother of 13 children is pregnant with quadruplets. A Canadian family has 18 children. A U.S. couple's video defiantly announcing their fourth pregnancy makes us wonder: Is the size of someone's family really anyone else's business?
Resist the urge to push the glamour of the "Big Sister" or "Big Brother" title; a toddler needs time, and reassurance that they're still Mommy and Daddy's baby, too
Forget the matchy-match nursery and face cloths. This time round, I have a freezer full of food (and crotchsicles); comfy clothes and nipple cream; a babysitter for my preschooler and a lot of support for my family
I studied up on pregnancy, birth and baby care, figuring breastfeeding would sort itself out in a magical moment of mommy-baby bonding. Boy, was I wrong. But when it works, there's nothing like it! Here's what you need to know about breastfeeding
What would you do with your placenta, an organ that grew specifically to nourish and sustain your unborn baby? Should I smush mine into a smoothie? Eat it in dried, capsule form? Eat it as is? Or go with the same tribute we chose for our older child?
Why we're not finding out our baby's sex ahead of time—or are we? I have a late ultrasound coming up, and I'll admit I'm just a bit curious this time round
Whether you're about to have a baby or planning a first birthday party, odds are you're thinking about money a lot these days. momstown talks to an expert to help new parents figure out their finances before, during and after maternity leave
Seriously, no soft cheese or Caesar salad? I do some digging, and it turns out Canadian grocery-store eggs and pasteurized cheeses are safe when you're pregnant. Smoked fish? Depends on what kind. Hot dogs? Who cares, because yuck
The miracle of life can do a real number on you. But knowledge is power, so if you have a friend about to have a baby, arm her with craisins, a spare phone charger, and a bag of maxi pads and boom, she's ready to go with the Flo.
