Mama

The ‘firsts’ of motherhood are exciting, but the ‘lasts’ are so bittersweet

The ‘firsts’ are talked about and remembered, but what about the lasts?

19 unique celebrity baby names we’re *obsessed* with

From Ever to Jagger.

That final hour of the day parenting solo is exhausting

Sometimes I’m not sure I can make it—but I always do.

You were a surprise baby, and I’m so glad you’re here

I cannot imagine our lives without you.

Let me hold on to you a little longer, my sweet baby

It is then that you are my sweet, cuddly baby once more.

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—going to Target by myself is mine

Thank you for always having just what I need—even if I didn’t know I needed it yet.

I sacrifice sleep for ‘me time’ and it’s hard to stop

I can't even tell you the number of times I've said to myself—okay, I am going to start putting my phone down at 9:30 pm and I'll get right into bed! Then, I am going to read for a half hour and go to sleep by 10 pm!

A letter to all the moms who have lost a baby

If you need someone to sit with you and your sadness, tell me. I will be there.

30 hilarious + eye-opening truths about the 4th trimester 😳

19. Babies grunt a lot! And loudly. They make lots of tiny noises. And they are really adorable.

The benefits of doing ‘nothing’

You can’t be all things to all people.

Confession: I never thought I’d be a SAHM, but it’s the right fit

Unlike many women I know, my progression to becoming a stay-at-home mom was neither planned nor expected.

Walmart launches four clothing lines—check out must-haves for the entire family

We got a sneak peek this week, and we’re obsessed.

It’s science: Breastfeeding may boost mom’s heart health for years to come

But even if you formula feed, there are ways you can protect your heart.

The Caboodle is back, and it’s still as awesome as ever

We’re feeling *all* of the nostalgia as they release a new vintage line. ?

More women are primary breadwinners than ever before, says new study

You’ve got this, mamas.

Mamava is a dream for breastfeeding mamas—here’s how to find one near you

These private, freestanding lactation suites are specifically designed for moms on the go.

Mamas should be a little more selfish—here’s why

It’s okay—even necessary— to put yourself first. 

Thank you, Gap, for recognizing breastfeeding mamas

For showing something that’s so ‘normal’ to us that we sometimes forget how special it is.

A letter to my children: You each got different versions of the same mama

My second-born had a slightly different experience from my first. 

Motherhood is doing hard things, so our children will have great memories

But you can do it, mama.