I never understood when people would say that they never had time to themselves. It sounded like an exaggeration….really, no time? Seemed impossible! And then this quarantine hit and with two in diapers, I’m experiencing it myself. I literally have no time alone and feel overwhelmed. So, to try to […]
This post is written by BIA contributor Chelsea Becker First up, I want to address the fact that no matter WHAT you do, you’re likely going to go through flows of fatigue during pregnancy. Especially in the first trimester (and probably towards the end, but I’m only at 30 weeks), […]
Today’s post is written by contributor Chelsea Becker If I had to describe the first trimester of pregnancy, I’d choose two words: grateful and brutal. On one big hand, I was excited. I felt beyond thankful that it happened for me when so many friends have struggled. And on the […]
Are you a tired mom who at the end of the day simply doesn’t want to be touched by anyone? Not a hug from a friend, a shoulder rub by a stranger, and certainly not by your partner in bed? Turns out, there’s a term for that and it’s called […]
While summer may not officially be over until September 22, with back to school and Labor Day behind us, it certainly feels like the dog days are over. And if you’re feeling like I’m feeling after all those summer travels, pool parties and BBQ’s, it may be time to detox […]
Being a new mom comes with a lot of uncertainty. Never in my life have I been faced with a responsibility this great, with stakes this high, armed only with my intuition, the advice of others and the biggest pile of books I could get my hands on. The truth […]