While the fall weather has been a rollercoaster here in the Chicago area, it’s looking like chilly temps are officially here to stay. If you’re like me, that means stocking up on a whole new batch of clothes for my little guy who has since outgrown all his cold weather gear from last year. Whether … Continue Reading
While December greeted much of the country with above-average temperatures, don’t be fooled — winter is coming, and this year, it’s more important than ever to have your gear ready. For me personally, daily walks have become part of my afternoon ritual with Nolan – a way to reset, reflect and regain a sense of … Continue Reading
There’s no doubt, these are overwhelming times. And for anyone with a newborn or expecting one soon, doubly so. As a first-time mom, I hope my experience can help alleviate at least part of that equation. Leading up to Nolan’s arrival, my weekends were spent toggling between countless product reviews and recommendations, only to find … Continue Reading
Last week, I put away my breast pump for the last time. And I cried. My breastfeeding journey was anything but smooth: 10 weeks of almost-exclusive pumping mixed with a handful of guilt-tinged nursing sessions, topped off with formula. Sounds messy, right? It was. Blood, sweat and tears isn’t even an exaggeration – it was … Continue Reading
At 34 weeks pregnant, I tackled one of the most important milestones of the third trimester: packing your hospital bag. As a first-time mom and someone who has been teased for over-preparedness pretty much all my life, honing down my packing list was overwhelming to say the least. Mommy-baby matching PJ/swaddle sets, feminine supplies for … Continue Reading
Despite all the forecasting, guessing and planning, babies have a funny way of defying expectations and arriving on their own timeline. That couldn’t have been more true in my case as we awaited the arrival of our baby boy just over six weeks ago. Rewind to December. My 37-week ultrasound made it clear that our … Continue Reading
