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And then one day, he told me that he missed Baby Simon—and he has been in love ever since.

Having a second baby hit me like a ton of bricks.

You—and your kids—will be happier for it.

Thank you for being a constant, positive and loving presence in his life, just like you are in mine.

How to save money on everything from food to child care.

Dealing with both money priorities can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be.

The flood of private messages after my baby’s birth was just what I needed. I just wish it wasn’t such a secret.

My love for my them is as unique as they are from one another.

Each stage has its hardships, but also has its glories.

As much as I would love to push pause and keep my babies “my babies” forever, there are also things I look forward to.

1. It had to start with me.

But not in the way you’d think.

This “new normal” is going to feel more “new” than “normal” for a little while—and that’s okay.

Are we done? Is our family complete? Do we have room in our home and our hearts for one more?

It was a hidden treasure that kept us connected, a shared secret we could whisper about.