Why hasn’t anyone ever told me that?
I can’t count the number of times I wished more people talked about the specifics of transitioning into motherhood. I’m here to share all things I wish I had known before having my first baby. This is a place to hear real advise from real parents on topics like: breastfeeding, postpartum depression, babyproofing, finding childcare, behavior, navigating maternity leave, becoming a working mom.

Newest pregnancy diagnoses – Gestational Diabetes
The dreaded glucose pregnancy drink; yeah, I had to drink it twice! With my first pregnancy and my current pregnancy. Both times I failed the first test and needed to go back for the 3 hour test. The drink isn’t great but the worst part was having to have your blood drawn 4 times withinContinue reading “Newest pregnancy diagnoses – Gestational Diabetes”

The First Dental Visit For Our One Year Old!
Ellie had her very first dentist appointment! It seemed a little silly since she only has 4 teeth on the top and 2 teeth on the bottom. But it was great to get her used to this oral hygiene thing and I learned a lot myself while being there. I learned she is late onContinue reading “The First Dental Visit For Our One Year Old!”

She’s a Sweet ONE!!!
Elliana turned ONE!! We had an ice cream themed birthday party for Ellie on her first birthday (which just happened to fall on a Saturday). I bought a 10 X 30 party tent with walls for her birthday. I’m glad I did because we had a passing shower during her party! I figured I’d purchaseContinue reading “She’s a Sweet ONE!!!”