Author: Melissa Lawrence

Month 14

Month 14

Tips on developmental milestones, breastfeeding, solids, sleep and activities for your 14-month-old baby.

Baby’s First Year: Month 10

Baby’s First Year: Month 10

At 10 months, what baby food menu should I give? Which solid foods should I avoid? How do I read to and play with my baby? This and more in Month 10.

Baby’s First Year: Month 9

Baby’s First Year: Month 9

Your baby is 9 months old! Let’s talk about baby separation anxiety, object permanence, safe first foods to try, and feeding and sleeping schedules.

Baby’s First Year: Month 8

Baby’s First Year: Month 8

How much do babies weigh at 8 months and when do they start to crawl? Feeding and sleeping schedules for your 8 month old and more… welcome to month 8.

Baby’s First Year: Month 7

Baby’s First Year: Month 7

From solid foods to physical activities and games to breastfeeding challenges (like figuring out how long to breastfeed), Month 7 with your Baby.

Baby’s First Year: Month 6

Baby’s First Year: Month 6

From solid foods, to how to teach your baby to crawl, to fun activities and bottle and breastfeeding schedules, here is month 6 with your baby.

Baby’s First Year: Month 5

Baby’s First Year: Month 5

From growth and development milestones to peek-a-boo to breastfeeding and bottle feeding schedules, here is Month 5 with your baby.

Baby’s First Year: Month 4

Baby’s First Year: Month 4

From the growth and development of a 16 week old baby to a 19 week old, to signs of overfeeding, plus a handy vaccination schedule, welcome to Month 4!

Diapering Essentials

Diapering Essentials

If diaper changing is overwhelming, watch for diaper bag essentials and advice on newborn items!

Baby Nursery Essentials

Baby Nursery Essentials

Prepare your new baby’s nursery with my tips on nursery furniture, storage, and other essentials!

14 Weeks Pregnant

14 Weeks Pregnant

I’m 14 weeks pregnant! Check out my pregnant belly at 4 months and learn about the Quad Screen and my experience with the CVS prenatal test.

13 Weeks Pregnant

13 Weeks Pregnant

Welcome to the second trimester! This week: why you should sleep on your left side, why pregnancy clumsiness occurs, and more.

11 Weeks Pregnant

11 Weeks Pregnant

You’re 11 weeks pregnant! This week, I discuss how to handle body image issues while pregnant, skin changes like chloasma, and toothaches during pregnancy.

10 Weeks Pregnant

10 Weeks Pregnant

I’m 10 weeks pregnant! Asking yourself “Do pregnancy stretch marks ever really go away?” How to prevent and treat these stretch marks and the CVS prenatal test.

9 Weeks Pregnant

9 Weeks Pregnant

I’m 9 weeks pregnant! Anxious about when to announce your pregnancy? I talk about disclosing your pregnancy at work and more (including congestion) this week.

8 Weeks Pregnant

8 Weeks Pregnant

You’re 8 weeks pregnant! Facing constipation and headaches? This week: tylenol while pregnant and whether getting botox while pregnant is a good idea.

7 Weeks Pregnant

7 Weeks Pregnant

You’re 7 weeks pregnant! Let’s talk about pregnancy glow, severe morning sickness, breast growth and soreness, and vanilla extract as a great pregnancy food.

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