After having my first son Jack, I never thought our marriage would get better with my husband, Eric. That disconnect in our relationship after Jack was born was one of my biggest shocks after having a baby. But over time, our union withstood the trials of new parenthood and got better and is now stronger than ever! And, after baby number two, we were able to utilize the tools in Meredith’s article below to stay strong after baby. With that, I want to introduce to you Dr. Meredith Hansen, who many of you have already met during our groups. Dr. Hansen has always had a strong passion ...
The Facebook Façade
I saw a friend over the weekend that I hadn’t seen in years. Her first baby is 10 months old and when we started catching up she asked, “Why doesn’t anyone tell you how hard it’s going to be?” Then she said, “I don’t have to ask you how it’s going with two because from your Facebook page it looks like everything is going great.” I always think that about other friends I see on Facebook who I don’t speak to on a regular basis but it hadn’t occurred to me that I was one of those people. Going great? Hardly. In fact, most days up until now, were a chaotic, overwhelming nightmare. I ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Starting Solids
One of the most frequent questions I receive from mommies is: When do I start feeding my baby solids and what is the best way to start? There are a few different factors to consider. With Jack, we started at 6 months and Asher is just about there! When can my baby start solids? I have found that this is a case-by-case answer. Some babies start eating solids at 4 months, while some wait until later. (The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends breastfeeding as the sole source of nutrition for your baby for about 6 months.) As we all know, not all mothers can breastfeed and ...
