Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders - Common, but NOT Normal
Did you know that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect 1 in 5 women, and can happen even before your baby is born? Moreover, PMADs can affect any man...
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Before you Deliver.. Things to think of
As our pregnancy's progress, we start to focus on delivering the baby. Where are we delivering, who is delivering, who will be in the room, and more. A delivery plan...
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Preparing for Summer, Pregnancy Edition
Pregnancy in the summer is no joke! The hormonal sweats coupled with actual hot summer weather means you need to peel back layers and slip on some comfy, summery maternity...
What if...
Trigger Warning: Suicidal Thoughts, Anxiety Thoughts, Depression I think I can safely say that I've always had anxiety and depression. I wasn't able to name it until after I had...
Milwaukee Area Spring Events for Kids
Wondering what to do with your kids lately? Here are a few fun events coming up around the Milwaukee area! Tyrannosaurs - Milwaukee Public Museum Happening now thru May 18....
When We're Done
There are lots of moments to look forward to as we exit the baby stage, but it's ok to miss the little things as well.
Self Care Saturday and Book Swap
Last year, Hannah and I were planning events for the year. Hannah really wanted an event where we could promote self care for mothers. We know that as a mother,...
Our Spring Dresses
I just want to take a moment to gush about our new spring maternity dresses and why we love them. The Adelaide is a gorgeous floral maxi dress. Coming in Blue...
April Fool's Pranks for your Kids
April Fool's Day is almost here! It's personally one of my favorite days. You don't take anything too seriously, and jokes abound! But how can kids safely get in on...
When Those Two Lines Appear
You may have been here. Sitting on the toilet, waiting for the pregnancy test to develop. Maybe you're hopeful after a loss or years of struggling with infertility. Maybe you...
The Thing About Spring Babies
So I tried for all my kids so they'd be born in spring. I figured if most mammals do it, there's gotta be something to it, right? Well, there's good...
5 Things to do this Spring While Pregnant
Spring.. It gives us a certain energy. A desire to do things. Leave our houses. Enjoy some fresh air.. Jessica gives us 5 things to do this spring while pregnant.
Spring Layering
Spring, that wonderful season that where it rains, the wind blows, and eventually we see some flowers. We also walk out our door to winter in the morning and almost...
What size do I wear now?
I think one of the hardest parts of maternity for me was my changing body. Not only was I mentally dealing with a body that I didn't know anymore but...
Traveling with Small Children
Let's just say that I HATED traveling with Sky when she was a baby. Please see exhibit A below. Because of Sky's hatred of the car seat, I normally ended...
Travel Tips for Pregnancy
Raise your hand if you will be traveling to visit family this holiday season. I travel to Ohio from Wisconsin to visit our family every year so I've gotten so...
Celebrating the Season.. Pregnant
O man, the holidays. While they can bring closeness, fun, and memories, they can also be a huge time of stress. You can feel the stress of not wanting to...