Ok, all you 40-year-old ladies, raise your right arms in solidarity. Welcome to your next right of passage: the annual breast-squishing. Better known as the mammogram. I was supposed to start getting mammograms when I turned 35, but I kept...
Read MoreNursing mother or nursing ADDICT? You decide.
I don’t know about you, but some of my best friends are addicts. And when I was nursing my babes, I noticed a few, unsettling similarities between me, the innocent and devoted, nursing mother, and my fun-loving, crack-craving brothers and...
Read MoreHow to survive 6 hours in the car with your baby
Yes, it’s possible. Without losing your sanity. Having a buddy along is definitely preferable, but I’ve had the pleasure of attempting this a couple times by myself to visit the Mimi and Poppa, and I’m still here to talk about...
Read More5 signs your breastfed baby’s getting enough milk
5 signs your baby’s GOT MILK. Including: your boobs feel great! And baby’s got wet-noodle arms.
Read MoreSwimming sans tampon (and other weird things to try)
I’ve got a couple secrets to share, so lean in close. Then go tell the sisterhood. Because we can all use a few more tips on dealing with the hiccups, lady-like gas or how to rock a beach party when...
Read More8 tips to get your baby on a sleep schedule
How do I remember those first couple months as a new mom? “Fondly” may not be the first word that comes to mind. New baby snuggles: awe-some. Lack of sleep: awe-ful. I do remember when we all made it to...
Read MoreWhat to do when breastfeeding is hard
You've heard breastfeeding is good for baby. You've heard breastfeeding is good for mom's health. And you've heard breastfeeding helps you bond with your wee one. But if you're reading this, you've probably also discovered it's hard.
Read MoreHow to survive life with a newborn
Here’s your guide to survive all things new mom. Well, maybe not all things, but these are the most popular posts from MothersRest for prego ladies and mommas of newborns. All in one spot. First off, newborns like to poop...
Read More4 tips to reach nursing nirvana (and the breastfeeding supplies you need)
When I was growing up, we were always surrounded by dachshund puppies. As in our house was an upscale puppy mill. Because my dad thought we should experience the miracle of dog birth. Which is, frankly, gross. Puppies are born...
Read MoreHow to be a Rock Star Dad
Ok, listen up, baby daddy! This advice applies to Valentine’s Day, Christmas Day, Mother’s Day, Birth Day, Anniversary Day. Instead of getting Miss Thang more stuff to dust, or flowers that will wilt or more bling to wear… Here’s what...
Read MoreIt ain’t E.A.S.Y being the baby whisperer
Hey there, new mom! How many parenting books have you read today? Two? Five? None? If you answered none, you’re my new hero (or maybe you’re just too tired to cram words into your brain.) Also, I don’t believe you....
Read MoreSleep when the baby sleeps
Ah, the old “sleep when the baby sleeps” advice. Who does that? Can you find 10 minutes in your day when sweetness is snoozing to catch up on some zzzzz’s? Can you commit to dropping everything to hit the hay?...
Read More30 tips to make you smile (when lack of sleep’s got you down)
Why, hello there, tired momma. Life got you down? Exhausted all the way to your bones, wandering around in that Mommy Brain fog? Trying to kick the raging, grouchy Mommy Dearest out of your life? Um, good luck with that....
Read MoreMommy Brain explained: why you need deep sleep
Why, hello there, tired momma. Feeling a little foggy? Just realized you brushed your hair with your toothbrush, instead of your comb? I once boiled a whole pile of dirty cloth diapers in a pot on the stove. Shhh, don’t...
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