New Mom
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The Physical Weight of Grief
I’ve reached a point where I don’t cry nearly as much when I think about my mom. I still think of her every day—it’s impossible not to when I have daily reminders of her everywhere I go. But the tears don’t flow as freely as they used to. Instead, when grief strikes now, it has…
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The First (& Longest) of Many Colds
When we enrolled Evan in daycare, we were told by parents to expect him to be sick for the first 3, 4, 5 years of his life. Of course, I figured there were would be some sickness with all the germs flying around, but I didn’t know they meant it literally. Since enrollment in September…
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Pediatricians
Choosing a pediatrician can be one of the most stressful decisions for new parents. Why it was stressful for me was not so much on who we picked, but rather the thought of taking this little baby out of the safe hospital into the world, into our home, and then having to keep him alive!…
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Starting Solids & Navigating Allergies
We began feeding Evan solids at 5 months, right around the same time I ended my pumping journey. Finishing my last pump ever felt like such a victory—months of commitment and effort finally complete. A mommy friend introduced me to Solid Starts and their 100-day plan, and we dove in with much anticipation. But after…
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Eczema
Watching your little one suffer with skin reactions, or anything you can’t control, is truly infuriating and stressful. It’s a constant battle, and it’s heartbreaking to see them so uncomfortable. We’re in the thick of it with Evan, trying a number of things and keeping tabs on what products we’ve used, when, and for how…
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Carpal Tunnel
At 4 months postpartum and having returned to work at 3 months, my wrists are absolutely killing me. The pain is constant—even in my sleep! Holding my baby, typing for work, and even simple tasks like drinking from my water bottle is painful! I finally called my doctor, and she recommended wearing a wrist brace.…
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Parallels
I often find myself living between the realities of joy and grief. My son’s birth and my mom’s passing– just 1.5 weeks apart– revealed so many parallels between life and death . These jumbled thoughts are a glimpse of my headspace in the early weeks of Evan’s life and even now, especially during milestones… Daily…
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The Firsts…
My son turned 4 months a couple weeks ago, and these past few months have been full of so many beautiful “firsts.” I’ve witnessed his first smile, his first laugh, his first time sleeping through the night (and without a swaddle), and his journey with his one and only cranial helmet. Now, I’m eagerly awaiting…
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Tummy Time
We’ve honestly done a pretty terrible job keeping up with tummy time for our son. I know it’s important, but it’s been such a struggle to get him to enjoy it. In an effort to make tummy time more bearable, we decided to try a couple of products: We were so excited to give the…
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New Year, No Mom
This new year began with a mix emotions. I feel like I do my best to get through the actual day, keeping busy with whatever plans I’ve made, and it usually feels… okay. Sometimes, it’s even more than okay– it’s nice. But then, when life gets quieter, the grief strikes again. It’s the first new…
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