Returning to Work: How to Survive & How to Cut Yourself Some Slack Already
by Amalah
Dear Amy, Five months ago I had the most delicious little girl in the whole world. Perfectly chubby thighs? Check. Sleeps through the night? Check. Always smiling and/or laughing? Double check. In short, I’m half-way convinced that the hospital made a horrendous mistake by giving me someone else’s happy-go-lucky girl, and by giving my screaming, [...]
What to Wear: Special Occasions, Postpartum Style
by Amalah
First baby countdown: 3 weeks or less {if the pre-e gets me}. Boss’s wedding: 7 weeks Um – dress help please. I’m tall, generally thin, my legs on the best days are shapeless meat sticks. I’ve gained 35lb but most people think it is less than that. I think that I’ll be breastfeeding, the babe [...]
The Perfect Postpartum Wardobe
by Amalah
Hey Amalah/Amy; I’m a new reader, but enjoying your sass/honesty/poop jokes tremendously. Here’s my question: I’m 32 wks pregnant with my first baby (stretch marks already, what’s up with that? but not my question). But I am looking for what cute but comfy clothes to wear in the hospital and the first few days at [...]
When Should I Buy Nursing and Maternity Bras?
by Amalah
Hey Amy! I’m 8 weeks pregnant with my first child, and over the past few weeks my breasts have been swelling. I’m now well out of all of my bras, but I’m not sure what to do. I mean, obviously I should go buy new ones. But what kind of new bras should I get? [...]
The Rookie Mom’s Handbook
by Catherine
The perfect new mom or baby shower gift, The Rookie Mom’s Handbook is written by the publishers of the Rookie Moms website, a favorite amongst internet mom addicts, like us.
When The Worst Happens: Dealing with Pregnancy Loss
by Amalah
Hi Amy, I know that you have not experienced this particular pregnancy horror, but you give excellent advice and also maybe some of your readers out there have been through this. Up until last week I was pregnant with twins. 19 weeks pregnant! Supposedly past the point where the bad stuff can happen! And yet, [...]
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