Baby Q&A: 4 Ways to Get Your Husband to Help Out More!
Q: How can I get my husband to help out more with the baby? I feel like I have to do it all and I never get a break – I’m starting to feel very resentful towards him and it’s leading to even MORE stress! A: This is a SUPER common issue with clients and…
Read MoreHow to Have the BEST Mother’s Day EVER.
This year, I heard many mamas stress out over Mother’s Day because they had to shop for gifts for, and plan outings with their own mothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers, grandmothers, birth mothers, earth mothers, you name it. When did Mother’s Day become more of a hassle than an honor? Mother’s Day is a misnomer; rather, it’s…
Read MoreA Bottle Episode
Even if you’re a breastfeeding mama, chances are you will need to know about bottles eventually – whether you are going back to work or just want a break every now and then, it’s good to have the right tools for the job. Want to know a secret? You really can’t go wrong. All of…
Read MoreWishes
Your newborn is wide awake, howling, at 3 am. Your 2-year-old refuses to put on anything but a tutu and it’s 30 below outside. Your 5-year-old is so frustrated trying to tie his shoes that he throws a sneaker across the room at his little sister. Your teenager is locked in her room day and…
Read MoreWhat to Expect… the movie?
I saw Hunger Games for the second time tonight (SO FREAKING GOOD) and there was a trailer for a new movie called “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” – now there’s a book you didn’t think would ever be optioned by Hollywood! It seems to be about a whole bunch of really beautiful women having…
Read MoreWhat’s in a name?
I have been agonizing lately over how to convey what exactly it is that I do. I’ve been calling myself a postpartum doula for the past few years, since I am certified as such, but that is such a small piece of the overall picture. Plus, most people have no idea what it is anyway,…
Read MoreSuperSense!
I started thinking a while back that everyone has a “Super” sense. That is, one of the five that helps you define your world, your *go to* sense. When things are pleasing to this sense, they are WONDERFUL, when they are unpleasant, they are INTOLERABLE. It helps you decide how you feel about things. I…
Read MoreWho was your "first"?
Your first time can be a bit nerve-wracking. You don’t know what to expect, you don’t know if it’s the right time, if you’re ready, if it will hurt…. and you don’t know if you’ve chosen the right person to be with you for this monumental life transition. Of course, I am talking about the…
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