If your baby has been crying at least 3 times a week for 3 or more hours for the past three weeks, she may be colicky. Colic affects up to 1 in every 5 babies. Having a baby with colic can…
I have always loved to read, my parents used to read to me every day when I was a small child, so reading to my own child came as a natural habit for me. Unfortunately, I initially had a hard…
Summer is officially here! That means that school is over, and we need to keep our toddler busy! Here’s a list of 101 Fun Summer Activities for Toddlers! Enjoy, and please share it if you find it useful! This page…
Feeding during pregnancy is important. You’re growing a baby (yay you!), so be sure you stay clear of these foods to avoid when pregnant. After all, you need to maintain your body strong and healthy. A pregnancy can become high-risk…
Having a preemie uncovers a whole new world! And, among the first things that we preemie parents have to understand is how our baby’s corrected age works. This was a challenge I honestly didn’t know I was going to have.…
Are you feeling mom-guilt because there’s so much you don’t know about being a first-time mom? You just received a human being to take care of. There are a lot of things about parenting that you just didn’t think about…
Feeding toddlers is hard work. They can be picky eaters, or throw tantrums every now and then, and they don’t care much for nutrition. Our son is a very sweet 2-year-old, but when it’s time to eat, we deal with serious issues…
When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I knew I had to make some changes to my crazy work life. After months of internal conflict, I was finally ready to be a work at home mom! After all,…
During my high-risk pregnancy, I was at a loss sometimes about what to do to help my baby grow. After having had a negative prognosis for me and my baby, I decided to put together a list of pregnancy superfoods…
Getting ready for your premature baby’s hospital discharge is very exciting. But it can also be really scary. Especially if you are a first time mom and have no idea what to expect! Sounds familiar? As preemie parents know, a…
People say that being a new parent is the best that ever happened to them, and even though I had been hearing this all my life, it surprised me how much being a preemie mom changed me… in a good…
It’s been 2 years since my premature baby was born. Time has flown by, but I can still remember taking care of my NICU preemie as if it were yesterday. The day to day rush, the angst, the small victories.…
Having a baby in the NICU can be a draining experience. We weren’t expecting a serious drop in our finances as a side effect. We had to be creative about ways to save money in the NICU. When I was…
I used to say that Ollie was the one who did Kangaroo Care to me as opposed to me doing it to him. It felt more than right, as many preemie moms I wasn’t allowed to hold him until three…
It’s common for parents of premature babies to worry about our preemie sleep set-ups. We wonder if it’s safe, if our baby will sleep well, and if we can ease our worries during bedtime. Often, premature parents have additional concerns.…