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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.

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

2. Consider the sensory component of food

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.

Join me in celebrating the everyday heroes of parenthood and the journey we share as we tackle life's challenges together.

Be confident in your abilities and instincts. I wish I had been more confident.

Practice in self-awareness and strength will aid you to confidently work with your body during labor and to heal efficiently postpartum.