Want to know the truth about the blues? Then you need to read this… I am absolutely miserable.  At 28 weeks along I have not slept two consecutive hours in a week.  I have long since kicked my husband to the guest bedroom. http://blogs.babble.com/being-pregnant/2010/11/29/the-seven-months-pregnant-blues/  

Before Jessica Cutler Gross had kids, she smoked and drank and ate bagels for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When her friend told her she was getting flak for buying pre-ground flax seeds instead of grinding her own, she chuckled. Who grinds their own flax? Jessica Cutler Gross grinds her own flax.The mom version of Jessica Read more...

In labor with my second child, with my doula Karen The first time I heard the word doula I had no idea what it even meant. After more research I was intrigued, and ended up being trained as a doula through a local agency in my area. During that time, especially being so young, I Read more...

photo: colin anderson/Brand X Pictures/getty images Okay, I really have no definitive answer on what to expect when you’re expecting your second child.  Every pregnancy is different. I just know what’s gone down since we discovered KID B is on his way.  A strictly unscientific analysis, of course.  Even though I’m a journalist by trade, Read more...

Puffy, swollen feet can be one of the more annoying side effects of late pregnancy. The swelling, officially known as edema, is the result of the increased water production and retention. Pregnancy weight gain puts pressure on the vena cava, affecting blood flow,  which in turn affects swelling in the lower body. Swelling can be Read more...

From our favorite queen of organization, Amy Morris (www.gotfamilygetorganized.com), comes some wise words as the trickiest and treatiest of holidays is almost here.  Read on and be ready with your little ghosts and goblins. For all that you need, Make a Halloween list, Decorations, candy, and costumes, You get the gist. Check ads for sales, Read more...

This week we are pleased to introduce our readers to popular parenting blogger, Erica Ashmore, a.k.a. Mama Ash. Erica runs the site Everything Mom and Baby where she blogs about great finds for – you guessed it – mom and baby. Visualize a new born screaming on the change table because baby is scared and Read more...

Babyproofing and assembling the complete first aid kit In honor of National Baby Safety Month, guest blogger is Amy Morris, founder of gotfamilygetorganized.com, is back with part two of her organizing series. BABY-PROOF YOUR HOME It is never too early to start the baby proofing process.  This can be done yourself or there are companies Read more...

FOOD TECHNIQUES FOR NAUSEA IN PREGNANCY Angela Lemond, RD, CSP, LD www.mommydietitian.com Here is the final segment of Angela’s 3 part guest blog on Pregnancy Nutrition. Check out Angela’s awesome blog at mommydietitian.com… As moms, we all know how exciting it is to be pregnant. Unfortunately, the surge of hormonal changes that take place during Read more...

This week’s guest blogger is James Rohl, of www.sahdpdx.com.  He brings a fresh prospective as a stay-at-home-dad and offers advice that all new dads can use. I remember the weeks leading up to my first son being born feeling like I had no idea what I was doing. Here I am four years later with Read more...

Have you ever wondered how to get pregnant? This question evokes varying responses from different people. Romance and emotion do play their part in the decision of having a baby. However, it is not uncommon to feel pained and frustrated, especially among the couples who are not able to become parents. Ideas of a kinky Read more...

We all know that folic acid is important for the healthy development of our babies. If you are like most women, however, you aren’t really sure what folic acid is, or why it is so important. After all, researching it is what brought you here in the first place! What is Folic Acid and Why Read more...