Pregnancy & Postpartum
A Year of Breastfeeding
In the beginning (the beginning before the beginning), breastfeeding is a holy thing. A sweet, perfect ideal. We’re talking Madonnas with halos,…
Tess and Elliot: One Year Later
The third day of my third daughter’s life was the hardest of mine. It started with a ringing. My dad’s phone. I…
Top 10 Signs It Might Be Time to Wean Your Toddler
After breastfeeding my first son for 14 months, I was pretty sure I’d mastered the whole breastfeeding gig. Plugged ducts? Bad latches?…
Becoming More at Peace {GUEST POST}
Yesterday someone asked me how my twins are doing. “You have four children, right? The babies must be getting so big.” I…
This Mom’s Dinner Plan :: Easy Weeknight Meal Ideas
We all know the family dinner has proven to be one of the most important parts of a kid’s day, providing children with…
I Love You, Alyssa Milano :: Thoughts on Not Covering Up
I’ve always been a fan of Alyssa Milano. She’s a great actress, she’s definitely the best host “Project Runway: All Stars” has…
Don’t Fear a Big Baby
When I became pregnant with my second child, I was 5’3″ and weighed 118 pounds. Growing up, I was always the shortest…
Royal Treatment or Prisoner?
My husband and I recently moved to Boston from China. With me being pregnant, it was quite a struggle to persuade my…
Don’t Take Away Our Hospital Nurseries
I have given birth at two different Boston-area hospitals, and both experiences came with a myriad of choices left to me, my husband,…
