When I hit week 14 of my pregnancy, I felt like I could conquer the world. The nausea had finally lifted, my energy was back, and everyone kept telling me to enjoy this "honeymoon phase." But here's what nobody warned me about: the second trimester is actually your most crucial planning window—and most first-time moms … Read more
The Third Trimester Reality Check At 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby, I had this moment of pure panic. I was folding tiny onesies (for the third time that week, because what else was I supposed to do?) when it hit me: I had absolutely no clue what I was actually supposed to be … Read more
I was 28 weeks pregnant when it hit me—I had no idea what I was actually supposed to be doing to prepare for this baby. Sure, I’d bought cute onesies and painted the nursery, but the reality of bringing home an actual human being? Terrifying. The third trimester brings its own special cocktail of physical … Read more