JayDee VykoukalI didn’t want a baby shower when I was pregnant with my first girl. I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it, even though I was very excited to meet our baby. But my mom insisted and organized a very cute shower themed around stars. In hindsight, I’m glad she made me…
JayDee VykoukalOnce you get a positive pregnancy test, it’s time to wait for the answer to one of life’s greatest mysteries. You’ll likely wonder what your child’s personality will be like and what their future might hold. Your only clue appears when your OB-GYN asks if you want to know if your baby is a boy…
JayDee VykoukalJacob Lund // Shutterstock Everything you need to know about throwing a baby shower Baby showers can feel like a very modern activity, but in truth, its roots go as far back as the first celebrations to welcome new life into the world. Godh bharai ceremonies are held all throughout India during an expectant mother’s…
JayDee VykoukalIf you’ve ever seen a baby dive in for a bit of their parent’s food or swipe food off a plate, you know that a baby naturally wants to feed themselves. Learning to feed oneself is a basic human instinct, so some babies don’t like being spoon-fed. Babies have been feeding themselves since humans have…
JayDee VykoukalThe power of words knows no age or generation; they hold the potential to inspire, uplift, and empower people from all walks of life. These carefully curated words of wisdom remind women everywhere that our strength and resilience are universal, transcending generational divides and fostering a shared sense of unity and understanding. Delve into these…
JayDee VykoukalMorning sickness is one of the most common and annoying pregnancy symptoms, affecting up to 80% of pregnant women. Typically, it beings around week six of pregnancy and starts to go away in the second trimester. However, it can vary significantly between women and even with each pregnancy. While it can be unpleasant and uncomfortable,…