She’s delivered more than 1500 babies, but until recently she never had one to call her own. It only takes a moment to see that mommyhood agrees with this San Diego OB/GYN, Dr. Kim Goodwin. She describes life before baby like living in black and white. When her daughter came on the scene, ... Views: 1055
Your baby is keeping you up at night. The days are a bit of a blur. You’re going through the motions of caring for your child but you feel out of it. Or maybe you’re having a terrible week at work or at home. Whether you’re going through a tough transition or just feel blasé about your life ... Views: 735
I have to admit it. As a mom, I hide in the bathroom to get a few quiet minutes away from my toddler and baby. But my husband has never hid in the bathroom or anywhere else for that matter. When it comes to parenting, he’s fully engaged and relentless.
When we were dating and starry-eyed, I ... Views: 657
Is it unreasonable for your husband to want a sexy wife? What if you just had a baby and it seems like an impossible task to lose that baby belly? The stress of being a new mom can be overwhelming without thinking about losing weight and counting calories. You may be thinking, “He should love ... Views: 1158
Did you know that losing weight doesn’t just affect your waistline? It affects your bottom line! You will actually save cold hard cash by shedding your pregnancy pounds. How? Consider these three economic motivations for losing weight after baby:
1. Health care costs. I have a friend ... Views: 755
While vacationing in Yosemite National Park, I was in a long, slow moving line for the bathroom near one of the waterfalls. While waiting, I noticed a group of women ahead of me. It didn’t take long to notice two things about them: they were from Europe and they were skinny. They looked fit, ... Views: 530
Mother’s Day is approaching and you want to do something special for your wife. You know flowers and a meal at a nice restaurant are always welcome, but what else can you do to show your appreciation? Here are ten unique gift ideas to say “I love you” to your wife, most of which are absolutely ... Views: 838
You’re walking in a clothing store, pushing your stroller. You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and cringe. How did you gain so much weight and how in the world are you going to lose it? You feel overwhelmed with your relentless schedule with baby. Finding time to exercise is an ... Views: 755
For weeks, you’ve gone to the bathroom three times every night, slept faithfully on your side instead of your back, and snacked in the wee hours of the morning. Making a baby is hard work, even when you’re trying to sleep. And once your prince or princess is born, the string of sleepless ... Views: 823
Get the help you need to stop wallowing and start winning when it comes to losing weight.
When moms were asked what the most frustrating things are about losing weight after baby, they responded:
The lack of time and energy for working out
How long it takes to lose the weight
How much ... Views: 731
When baby makes three, someone is often left out. Can you guess who? Where does the new father, former star of his home, fit into this new world of round the clock feedings, diapers, and laundry?
Mothers can be very baby centered and for good reason. After all, when God creates little ... Views: 829
The frustrations of weight loss after baby…where to begin? You want to exercise. Not likely you’ll do it before your baby’s 5 am feeding or after the 11 pm feeding. You need to eat healthier but don’t have the time to cook nutritious meals. You’re trying to diet but the scale is not ... Views: 708
Carson Kressley has hit a nerve. Maybe that’s why his Lifetime television program, How to Look Good Naked, is one of the most popular reality shows on television. Most women are terribly insecure with their bodies in bathing suits, let alone naked.
While I watched his interview on Oprah, I ... Views: 978
You have been awake since 5 am. Feedings, diapers, laundry, meals, emails, feedings and more feedings. You plop into bed exhausted at 11 pm, praying your baby will sleep for five hours in a row. You glance over at your husband who has that little gleam in his eye. “Sex now? No way! Roll ... Views: 829