Both born and raised in Chicago, we met during our law school orientation and instantly connected. We were close friends and roommates throughout law school. We’ve been fortunate to experience so many of our milestones together. Celebrating weddings,...
Packing a diaper bag can be a bit overwhelming. Have no fear, this list is a great place to start! Diapers- one for every two hours you’ll be out, plus two extra, just in case Wipes- have a package just for the diaper bag so they don’t get forgotten Spare change of...
Why hire an overnight doula? Nighttime can be the hardest part for a postpartum family. Babies wake up and want to eat every 2-3 hours. They may stay up longer to be burped, changed, held, or rocked back to sleep. Parents are exhausted! An overnight doula can help...
The get your body back attitude is a surefire way to actually make things worse. It takes 10 months for your body to change and things like your abdominals to separate. It may take way more than 6 weeks for them to heal and be ready for intense exercise. Try taking it...
Everything you need to know to prepare for the transition to pumping at work You’re in the groove of nursing at home (finally!), but now that your maternity leave is nearing the end, it’s time to start thinking about returning to work. Making the transition...
So you have just been feeding that cutie pie, milk, milk, and more milk and now she is grabbing everything on the table and trying to put it in her mouth. This may mean it is time to start thinking about “table food.” But what “real food” do you start...