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Musings of a Modern Mom
Deciding to have a child alone has been a wild ride. If you’re looking for help making this choice, check out the craziness I’ve already dealt with so you can hopefully avoid it. Just a reminder, I’m not a medical professional or offering medical advice, I’m merely sharing my experience trying to become a mom. So let’s share insights and information so that no solo mom ever has to wonder, “How do I do this?”
Getting ahead of Postpartum Depression and the baby blues
What do you need to know about the baby blues, Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety? As if being a new mom isn’t hard enough, know the signs that something is more wrong than some sleep deprivation and get help when you need it.
3 products you NEED postpartum and a few you can skip
Once the baby arrives, what do you need to invest in some self-care to heal? Here are a few products that are a must have and more you can skip or replace. I tried them all so you don’t have to.
Surviving birth
I planned for a perfect birth but what I got was a nightmare. Here’s my story of an emergency birth situation that nearly took my baby from me. And then through medical mistakes, me from him.
There’s an app for that: Pregnancy and birth apps to download now
Looking for a few good pregnancy apps to help you stay on track? Here are my favourite from pregnancy to birth to postpartum.
Preparing for labour and delivery
What can you do to get ready for labour? Here are 4 tips on teas and herbs to try and 4 recommendations on how to mentally prepare for the hardest thing you'll ever have to do.
Your pregnancy reading list
Wondering where to start when it comes to preparing for labour and birth? Here’s my pregnancy reading list with recommendations on which books to start with and what not to miss.
Making it to the third trimester: 10 more tips
Once you make it to your third trimester, what should you expect in this last stage of pregnancy? Check out these 10 tips to help you feel ready for the end of your pregnancy.
The cost of becoming a single mom by choice
When we talk about costs, it’s not just financial ones you need to consider. Let’s also explore the physical, mental, and emotional costs.
What it’s like being pregnant alone
When you get pregnant as a single mom by choice, what does it feel like? Let’s look at the pros and cons of being pregnant alone.
When do ultrasounds happen?
Ultrasounds are a great way to check in on your baby and see how they are developing. Most women get 2-3 during their pregnancy so what are they for and what should you expect?
Reading “the rise of lonely, single men” as a woman who opted out of the dating world
Everyone is talking about the “The Rise of Lonely, Single Men” article and it’s take on how the modern relationship landscape is changing. As someone who isn’t in the world of dating at the moment, is the author on to something?
Taking a babymoon at 5 months pregnant
Is it ok to travel while pregnant? Here’s what I learned taking a babymoon at 5 months.
Second trimester: 10 tips to watch for - body edition
How is your body changing during the second trimester? Here are 10 things to watch out for, some good, some weird.
Second trimester: 10 tips to watch for
What should you expect from the second trimester? By all accounts this one is the best so let’s enjoy it while we can.
Making some big decisions: Midwife or OB? Home birth or hospital?
How do you want to plan for labour and birth? Let’s look at some options from OBs to midwives, home births to hospitals.
What is the first trimester like?
I’m pregnant! Now what? Here’s my review of the first trimester which for me, passed in a blur of painful needle injections.
Knowing when to trust your doctors - and when not to
I had a hell of a time dealing with medical professionals in the fertility industry. Here are my learning and red flags to hopefully help you have a better experience than I did.
See you in hell, progesterone oil
Progesterone oil is a necessary part of the IVF pregnancy process but it’s anything but fun. Learn what you need to do to keep your pregnancy healthy while riding this horrid dragon.
When the stick turns blue
After disappointments, needles, bad doctors, misinformation, and many tears the impossible has happened. My last pregnancy test was positive!
What it’s like going through IVF alone
IVF is a wild ride at the best of times. What does it feel like when you’re a singleton making these decisions alone? I breakdown my pros and cons of solo momming through the IVF process.
Start your journey
If you’re ready to make a decision, check out our resource page with helpful tips on where to start