March 4, 2014 - Moms For Moms Day
Have you heard of it?! Here at Red Stick Moms Blog, we are always advocating to END the Mommy Wars. (We've written about it here, here, and here.) So, we are so excited to be teaming up with moms all across the country this Tuesday, March 4th.
This initiative has been put together by The Bump and CT Working Moms. The vision behind Moms For Moms Day is…
The journey to motherhood is flooded with decisions (from the type of diapers you’ll buy, to the ways you’ll feed your infant, to the sleep-training methods you’ll subscribe to) and our goal is to support, encourage and stand behind each and every mother’s choices — and...
My husband and I have always loved eating out and figured that wouldn't change after we became parents, but I still remember when relatives came over to visit when Jack was a newborn and suggested we go to dinner. I was hesitant--dinnertime was his fussiest time of the day--but my mother in law reassured me that we would take turns holding him and it would be fine. We went out to Chimes and yes, he did cry a little bit in public but it wasn't the end of the world. In fact, we had a great time! It was nice to feel a little bit like our old selves again even if things were now totally different. With that...
When my husband and I were first married, we "dated" each other all of the time. Whether we rented movies, cooked a nice dinner, or went to a concert, we definitely enjoyed our time together.
Now, with children, it is so difficult! Our days begin when our children wake us up, and our attention is focused on them for the majority of the time that they are awake. Once they go to bed, my husband and I are lucky if we can spend five minutes alone together on the couch watching our favorite show before somebody passes out from complete exhaustion. And while we absolutely love our lives and love our children, we realized that we were really missing out...
The word ‘doula’ is Greek for “woman servant or caregiver." These days, the term doula refers to a woman who provides support for mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. My favorite definition for doula is that of the protector of the birth space. Simply put, doulas love birth and trust that it is a normal, natural and instinctive process that should be honored and respected. Doulas are hired by expecting parents to help create a positive birth experience and make sure their wishes are honored. Studies have shown that having a doula present can reduce the length of your labor and reduce the need for medical interventions.
What kind of training does a doula have?
There are several organizations that provide training...
This has been a topic of much debate in my house recently. I am burning up with baby fever despite the fact that 18-month-old Jack still keeps me very much on my toes. I remember the first time that someone with a child about the same age as ours announced a new pregnancy, I was filled with panic on her behalf. No WAY could I imagine adding a new baby to the mix already. But my own mom had my sister when I was only 13 months old and somehow we all survived. Lately, I've been thinking that maybe a new baby wouldn't be so terrifying after all. Assuming that you're able to make the decision intentionally and not...
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