Bringing another human being into this world is a miracle. For some, the process is long and arduous. For others, it’s easy. No matter how a child arrives, everyone says it’s a blessing. So why belittle it by calling it anything else? Redditor redmeansily wanted to discuss her experience and get feedback, so she came […] More
For many parents, pregnancy can be a beautiful time in life. Feeling the baby kick and bonding with a new human on the way is a wonderful experience. An experience most partners not doing the actual birthing try not to miss. For the partner doing the birthing, support is everything. So much can go wrong. […] More
Hospitals can be a very daunting place. Unless you work there, nobody really wants to have to be there. They can cause a great deal of unease, especially if you’re there for a procedure. Some people like to chat with everybody, and it can calm their nerves. Others appreciate calm and silence. These two options […] More
And over time resentment and grudges sometimes tend to build when not discussed. Traumatic events will often be in the mix of these issues. So, how do people learn to move past those feelings? Is it even possible? Redditor Key_Atmosphere6114 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he came to visit […] More
Revealing a new baby’s gender can become quite an event. People have thrown massive gender reveal parties that have caused death and wildfires. Other people opt to keep things calm or private. But sometimes private isn’t an option. Loved ones can make gender reveals unnecessarily stressful. Redditor MrsWoodywoodsmith wanted to discuss her experience and get […] More
Picking the perfect baby name can be a sacred process. Often times, when parents are struggling to conceive, they use the perfect name as a hopeful placeholder. This can be an issue when others come along and take the name for themselves. Truth be told, nobody “owns” a name, but it can still cause some […] More
No one has to be told that the miracle of childbirth is a magical moment. But it’s a moment that doesn’t necessarily need to be shared with everyone… you know, in the actual moment, in the actual delivery room. Some mothers-to-be choose to have perhaps the father, a close relative, maybe a best friend or maybe […] More
Trying to have a baby can be a difficult experience. For some couples, it happens without any issues. For many, it can take time, money, and medical help. Surrogacy is a popular way for couples to fulfill their parenting dream. But surrogacy can also come with its own set of problems. Redditor suffcien wanted to […] More
Trauma can be very difficult to manage, and the healing process takes a long time. For some, it’s especially difficult when it involves the loss of a loved one. That sort of trauma is built out of grief. A double whammy. This can make some situations uncomfortable. Redditor MischiefManageFramer wanted to discuss their experience and get […] More
Pregnancy is a joyous time but also a stressful time for expectant parents. It can also throw everything off course. And besides gathering everything necessary, like a crib and diapers, there is the health of the pregnancy to consider. It’s not always an easy experience. So some mothers may feel they need a lot more […] More
The birthing experience is an event fraught with emotion and stress. Yes, the miracle of life is beautiful. The delivery of said life… not so glamorous. And it can also be dangerous. That’s why it’s important to try and keep the one birthing the baby as calm as possible. So many people miss that memo. […] More
For some people, a birth name is a solid part of one’s identity. For others, it’s not that big of a deal. Names can be changed if need be. This is why the process of choosing a name can be difficult. Sometimes a chosen name causes far more drama than intended. Redditor 3rdhusband wanted to […] More
