There is no greater joy than bringing a baby home from the hospital. Even if fewer things bring on quite so much anxiety. In addition to sleepless nights, new parents are constantly worried about their infant child’s health and safety, as newborns are vulnerable and delicate creatures. Of course, some parents worry far more than […] More
There are few greater joys in life than becoming a parent. Which isn’t to say that becoming a parent doesn’t come with more than its fair share of challenges. Specifically, the complete and utter lack of sleep for at least the first two years of a baby’s life. In a two-parent household, most parents try […] More
Pregnancy loss is very painful for any parent hoping and planning for a healthy child. The grieving process can take a long time, even if they’re blessed with a rainbow baby—a child born after a pregnancy loss. One child is not a replacement for the other. But some well-meaning and not-so-well-meaning people place it in […] More
Weddings are exciting times for family, but that doesn’t mean they can’t cause major tensions. Wanting to avoid drama, a new mom made a decision she thought would be best for her sanity regarding an upcoming wedding for her sister-in-law (SIL). But when things went south, she visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit […] More
A woman was excited to have her first child, but her mother was even more thrilled at becoming a grandparent. This level of enthusiasm can be a blessing, but for the first-time mom, it was turning into the opposite. When things got a little dramatic, the ensuing tension led the woman to visit the “Am […] More
Childbirth isn’t like it’s usually depicted on TV shows or movies. At the end, mom isn’t perfectly coifed with model perfect makeup. Giving birth is messy, painful, and exhausting. So who wants to host a family gathering after expelling a 5-10 pound human from their body? At one time, all childbirths took place in the […] More
The feeding of baby mammals is biologically designed to be done from the mother’s body. Humans are no exception. While people in some societies have sexualized human mammary tissue, it’s intended purpose is still feeding babies. But because of the social stigma given to breasts, breastfeeding itself came under attack leading to entire generations being […] More
Having a baby involves a lot of planning for the big arrival. The last thing expectant parents need is someone throwing a spanner in the works. A soon-to-be mum turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback over her mother’s announcement regarding her labor and birth. Yllomee asked: “AITA for not allowing […] More
Coming up with baby names is a huge challenge. Once a name is agreed upon, it is usually shrouded in secrecy for fear the name isn’t used by anyone else. But once the newborn arrives and the name is announced, all bets are off, and loved ones can focus on celebrating the new addition to […] More
A new addition to the family can be exciting for the entire family. But for the primary caregiver(s), it’s also exhausting. So the last thing most new parents want is an uninvited guest who makes more work for them. But should first time grandparents get a free pass on waiting to be invited over? What […] More
Content Warning: Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) Having a baby is an incredibly beautiful moment in a couple’s life, and society tells them that it should be among the very happiest moments of their life, as well. But pregnancy, childbirth, and the early months of parenthood are so incredibly taxing that unexpected issues […] More
Redditor Gold-Leg4903 has a complicated relationship with her mother-in-law. The Original Poster’s (OP’s) MIL has a track record of coming across as not “the nicest person” and “judgmental.” In fact, before meeting her the first time, the OP was warned by her husband’s cousin that she had “impossibly high standards.” This turned out to be […] More
