You know how when you were a kid, the days seemed to last forever? And a year? You felt like you’d never get to the end of it. I’m not sure how this was possible since the mechanics of time obviously haven’t changed and we were all on the hamster wheel […]
10 Ways ‘The Walking Dead’ Is Frighteningly Similar to Having a Newborn
It might be the sleep deprivation talking, but it has occurred to me on more than one occasion that two of my favorite things in this world—The Walking Dead and being the parent of an adorably sweet, fresh-out-of-the-swaddle newborn—have more than a few things in common. In between sips of highly caffeinated […]
Why I'm Going Topless for the Next Two Weeks
My postpartum body is amazing. Really. No, I haven’t lost all of the baby weight, and it seems like it’s going to be more of a struggle this time around. (Thanks, second baby and advanced maternal age!) And I’m not talking about breastfeeding, even though I do think it’s […]
The Injustices of Parenthood
When you’re staring at your beautiful newborn or cuddling with your (miraculously silent, momentarily well-behaved) toddler, you know that life is good. Really good. But wouldn’t it be nice if a few things were just a little bit better? Nothing about your perfect little cherubs, of course. I’m talking about a few teensy, […]
8 Overlooked Baby Essentials Every New Mom Needs
When you’re pregnant, everyone and their mother (literally) will tell you what you absolutely, positively can’t live without when your little bundle of joy arrives. Helpful registry attendants will hand you pages worth of lists along with that little scanner gun. Friends will happily reminisce about the products they loved. Random strangers will offer […]