Lonely, confused, scared—do those feelings sound familiar? If you’re a new mommy-to-be, they probably do, especially if you’re the first of your friends to need maternity clothes. Even if you didn’t expect to be expecting and feel overwhelmed with the thought of becoming a mom, there are resources that can help you through the next 9 months, and beyond. The life growing inside you is, in many ways, depending on you to be healthy and informed. Whether or not you decide to embrace the role of “mommy” after your baby is born, you can find support in your current role as mommy-to-be. [click to continue…]
Something about being pregnant and having a baby makes some people think of your body and life choices as public property. It seems like as soon as you tell people you’re expecting, they want to know “what you’re going to have.” Personally, my favorite answer was “a baby.” From rolled eyes to chuckles to “no, really, are you finding out?” I enjoyed the banter. Why? We were talking about the new little life growing inside my body, and that was simply amazing to me. By now, you’re probably wondering if I found out, but let’s talk about you, first: Should you find out? Well, that depends on the answers to a few other questions. [click to continue…]
