Last Fall, I found myself in an oncologist’s waiting room. When the nurses were checking my vitals, they asked if I had a living will. My heart...
Why Every Parent Needs a Plan: The Peace of Mind in Estate Planning
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Six Must-Haves: 3-6 Months
After taking a health hiatus from blog writing, I wanted to pick up where I left off. But when I last wrote about products, I was writing for a 0-3...
One Year Postpartum: Fighting for Health
As my husband and I sat in a very well-decorated waiting room, I joked that the nicer the doctor’s office, the more likely something is really...
Recovery Tips After C-Section
It seems ridiculously unfair to have to recover from major abdominal surgery while simultaneously caring for a newborn. On the other hand, cesarean...
Not Your Grandma’s Bottle Warmer
I don't think you're officially a parent until you hear a middle-of-the-night bottle warming story from a parent or grandparent -- It's almost...
Parenthood and the Plurality of Emotions
The week our son was born, my father-in-law lost his best friend to cancer. We were all devastated and I knew my FIL would feel the gut-wrenching...
Five Must-Haves: 0-3 Months
What do you actually need to survive your first few months postpartum? Assuming you already have the basics like diapers and wipes, here are five...
Meet Lactation Specialist Laura Crocket
In the recovery room after my c-section, a nice woman popped her head in and cheerfully asked if I needed lactation support. She was at least the...
Handmade Baby Gear
When we think about handmade goods, baby products aren't the first thing that comes to mind (at least not for me). Maybe because so many baby items...
The Coterie Difference: Why These Diapers Shine
When it comes to the essentials for your little one, everyone has their own opinion on which items are worthy to splurge on and which to budget....