How can I respond politely to unsolicited conception and child-raising advice?
My husband and I are planning to start trying to conceive this summer. I’m so excited about the prospect of starting our family and becoming a mother! We’re doing everything we can to prepare, and I want my friends and family to be excited for us too… but so far that’s not the response I’ve gotten.
A rainbow-themed baby shower from rainbow heaven land
Alexandra recently hosted a baby shower for her friend, and decided on a theme: RAINBOWS! Get ready for rainbows, rainbows, and more rainbows EVERYWHERE.
A pin-up and pregnant Rosie the Riveter-inspired maternity session
You know what’s awesome about this maternity series? It features a crafty pregnant mom who digs Rosie the Riveter and amazing hair decorations. DIG IN.
Where can butches find maternity clothing?
Can we talk about pregnant butch girls and maternity clothing? My partner of 10 years and I are expecting our first child in November. I need to go shopping for maternity clothes, but am concerned about the very feminine options that I have seen thus far.
I thought I didn’t want to have a kid… until I realized I do
I’m a perennial University student of literature and philosophy; a vegan, tattooed traveler who, being aunty to six terrific nephews and nieces, felt that I was surrounded by enough kid-love to forgo cooking up any of my own…until now.
Maternity photos featuring knee-high boots and day-glo glam
It turns out all things neon (think headbands and street art) are the best way to accessorize your pregnancy — ever.
I had a miscarriage, and I’m surprisingly ok
When I did a search about not being depressed after a miscarriage, I shouldn’t have been surprised that I didn’t find much. No one wants to be judged for not feeling the way she’s “supposed” to feel. But you know what? I really am feeling just fine.
Goddess Leonies breath-taking maternity photos
If you loved Leonie’s birth story, you’re going to fall to pieces with glee over her series of maternity photos! Just wait!