While bringing a child into the world is one of the happiest moments of future parent’s life, there are elements of pregnancy and the birthing process that people do not talk about enough. More than anything else, there are moments when a person in birth will feel incredibly alone and isolated, and they might not […] More
The process of childbirth can be a harrowing experience for everyone involved. There is so much going on at once. Who knows what to do? Well, hopefully, the medical staff knows. But a partner watching their significant other give birth is often flying blind. So, most of the time, they go with their gut. That […] More
When new mothers come home from the hospital, baby in tow, they generally need all the help they can get. Those who are lucky to have close friends and family who live nearby often find themselves inundated with help, with people offering to do anything from cook or provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, to cleaning […] More
When a member of your household has fallen ill or is indisposed, the logical thing to do is for everyone in the house to pitch in and help. This can be complicated, however, should your household population be exactly two people. Nevertheless, they will still step up to the plate and help their loved ones […] More
Redditor throwaway827262627 has joint custody of their kids with their ex-husband. The Original Poster (OP) found out their ex and his new wife were expecting a baby. When a hospital visit came up, the OP’s ex asked them to watch their kids a few days early so he could be at the hospital with his […] More
Having a baby is an incredible event in life. It’s also a painful, sometimes violent experience. Actually birthing a baby is an enormous undertaking. There is blood, and flesh and tears. It’s a whole scene. In the midst of the process, moms may say a thing to two that is… off-color. Not everybody will appreciate […] More
While people talk about the joys of a new baby coming into the family, and they might even talk about how tired the new parents are going to be in the early days and weeks, few people discuss just how many hardships the new parents might go through. The situation can be made worse when […] More
Redditor Major-Table-3158 had a difficult ending to their 6-year marriage in 2020 after she found out her ex-husband was cheating on her. The Original Poster (OP) has since learned her ex and his affair partner went on to have a child. She and her ex have not spoken since the divorce. However recently, the OP’s […] More
Part of being a soon-to-be parent is dreaming up all the special experiences they will share with their future child, or how their bond will change with their older children. But what the parents might expect to be beautiful might turn out to be traumatic for the kids, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA). […] More
Redditor TAccountAita recently had a baby with his new wife, but instead of it being a joyous occasion it turned sour. The Original Poster (OP) wasn’t comfortable being in the room for a c-section, and now his wife is upset about it. This led the OP to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA). He asked: […] More
While the United States is, for the most part, a great place to live, there are still plenty of Americans who think about other countries with envy. Particularly when it comes to health insurance. However imperfect healthcare in other countries may be, many Americans are still plotting ways to move to Canada in order to […] More
One thing about parenting that a lot of people don’t put much thought into prior to having a baby is the constant need for childcare. If there isn’t a babysitter in place, the parent won’t be able to go to an event. Sometimes parents act really entitled about who will provide care, and for how […] More
