by Anna Rodney | Dec 21, 2023 | baby, bringing home baby, holidays, motherhood, new baby, parenthood, self care
Surviving the holidays with family can be tricky. Families, although usually well intentioned, can be stressful and overwhelming at times. Add one child or more to this mix and you’re in over your head. The traveling, cooking, shopping, and family dynamics can be so...
by Anna Rodney | Dec 11, 2023 | baby, bringing home baby, motherhood, new baby, parenthood
I wrote this back in 2016 after I had my third baby. I wanted to share it today because I think so many can relate to this. Motherhood is a rollercoaster, filled with HIGHS and LOWS, UPS and DOWNS! Can you relate? I always feel like hearing others stories can...
by Anna Rodney | Sep 8, 2023 | baby, bringing home baby, childbirth, motherhood, new baby, parenthood, preparing for birth, Uncategorized
Adjusting from no children to one has many challenges including a huge learning curve, coping with relationship changes, adjusting to your new role as a parent and dealing with insecurities and unknowingness. It is hard becoming a parent for the first time. Life as...
by Anna Rodney | Jul 21, 2023 | baby, baby care, bringing home baby, childbirth, first time mom, labor, motherhood, new baby, parenthood, Uncategorized
I had my first daughter over thirteen years ago and like most first time moms, I had no idea what to expect. I was so confidently clueless that I had no idea what I didn’t know or what I should even be asking. I had been around families and children my entire life. I...
by Anna Rodney | Jul 7, 2023 | baby, baby care, breastfeeding, bringing home baby, childbirth, first time mom, labor, motherhood, new baby, parenthood
Being a new mom is such a magical experience- getting the opportunity to bond with your little bundle of joy is such a privilege and special time. Newborns are incredibly precious, and all they need is your love (and food and sleep haha!). The adjustment into...
by Anna Rodney | Jun 5, 2023 | baby, baby care, breastfeeding, bringing home baby, first time mom, motherhood, new baby, online baby class
My baby was up every hour last night eating. This can’t possibly be “normal.” I must not be producing enough for my baby. As a postpartum doula, these are common things I have heard from my clients. I assure them that although it seems difficult and even abnormal, it...
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