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I believe mothers need minimalism more than anyone else.

The feelings and love will remain intact. We don't need to provide heirloom clothes and toys to feel this connection between the generations.

At the dinner table, I feel like time slows down enough for me to pause and look at this little family.

We've been there, mama.

2. Consider the sensory component of food

Is it wrong to be jealous of a baby's room?

I was treading water with my head above the surface because typically it's fine as long as it's fine... until one day it's not.

Motherhood is likely to be the most demanding gig you'll ever have, which is why having the right tools for the job is essential.

Like all good things, it will take time.

We have the lowdown on which chains to skip.

And many second-time mamas can relate.

Plus, some of our favorite recipes.

As many as one in four women trying to get pregnant will have a miscarriage—and yet I had no idea it was that common. You don't hear much about miscarriages until it happens to you or someone close enough who may share it with you.

Here's what I learned (and now do) to keep us from getting back to that place of too many toys.

These pics of a big brother and baby sister are too sweet.