
I cringe when someone congratulates me on getting my husband to babysit—as though he isn’t also their parent.

Every day we do it—we defy the odds with our balancing act.

1. Ask other people to tell you what they think you’re good at.

Find out what you have to gain when you add a second baby to your brood.

It is essential to carve out time for yourself to recharge—for your good, and the good of your family.

We don’t always thank each other, but this Father’s Day, as James Taylor says—“We want to stop. And thank you, baby.”

I know that you sometimes feel like you just can’t do it all. And you can’t. But I know too that you don’t need to do it all right now. You just need to take one small next step.

Your child doesn’t want to turn into a brat. He is looking to you to teach him a better way.

When baby fever strikes again, as yourself these questions.

7. They keep it real.

“You are unrepeatable. There is a magic about you that is all your own.”

Find the silver lining. Mind if we take a moment to tell you about why we're here? We created Motherly because motherhood is hard—and beautiful!—and when we were dealing with ovulation signs, morning sickness and first-time momlife, we found ourselves wishing we had a community of women who just got it. So we created Motherly from nothing more than a twinkle in our eyes. Women are powerful creators. (In fact, we're sort of the original 3D printers. Get it?) Wishing you inspiration and confidence for whatever you're creating this week. We're so glad you're here. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Have you created a budget for baby? We've got a printable guide to that cash money .

3 valuable questions to ask our children when we really want them to think big.

In the times of ease, I am their perfect mother. In the times of challenge, I am their perfect mother.

Your children need you to take care yourself.

#1. Find your mellow mama mantra.

Cupcakes are muffins that believed in miracles. By now you've probably figured out that getting pregnant, much like motherhood, is a journey. A journey that requires faith (in an invisible process that unfolds right below your belly button), hope (come on, baby!) and so much love. And honestly? Stress cupcakes. Absolute requirement. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. We're not saying you should FedEx Georgetown Cupcake's world-famous treats to your house, but we're not not saying you shouldn't, either.

“You are in charge of how you react to the people and events in your life." Get it, girl. The journey to motherhood is all about taking ownership of what you can control, and having confidence and trust in the rest. So much of motherhood is making peace with what is out of your hands. Deep breaths, mama. You've got this. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Check out the products that Motherly's mamas used to conceive.

One mama pens a letter to her hubby thanking him for all his sacrifices and unwavering support.

Founder + CEO of healthy mama chats with us about creating safe and effective products for pregnant and nursing mamas.