Babies

Are you in need of childcare or recently had a change in your childcare arrangements? Read on for things to think of when searching and steps you may want to take! In a little over a week our third child...

The weeks leading up to Christmas, my two-year-old experienced a sleep regression. And she was constantly hungry; it was like she just couldn't get enough to eat. Then it hit me — this was a major growth spurt. This was...

As I was laying on my hospital bed in labor with my first baby, I closely watched the fetal heart monitor beside me. After every contraction my baby's heart rate would dip down to the low 90's. I am...

Our second child is less than two months old, and I have recently realized I have a love-hate relationship with breastfeeding. There are highs and lows, advantages and disadvantages, and so many sleepless, yet special, nights. Some days I feel...

My husband and I were in the prime of our hiking/camping/backpacking infatuation just prior to becoming parents. (We were two steps from dropping everything and becoming thru-hikers, or so we like to remember it.) When we learned in the fall...

I decided at 35 weeks pregnant that I wanted to write about ways to care for yourself while on maternity leave. This little guy's comedic timing proved impeccable, so here I am I trying to squeak in a few...

I just left you with strangers. I left you with people you do not know in a place you have only ever visited. I know they are trained and are caring and kind. I have all the access in the world...

Growing and giving birth to a human being is really hard. And it's messy and gross. Your body, mind, and relationships go through a lot to get that baby out. And there is no need to make the post-delivery...

With so many options for pediatricians in Fargo, it can be a challenge to choose one that's right for you and your family. There are many factors to consider when choosing a pediatric provider, from same-day appointments and number of...

As I write this, my baby will only be a baby for six more days. I've simultaneously dreamed of this transition and dreaded it. I've dreamed about this one year milestone because I have learned I'm not good at the baby...