Last night I went for a summer stroll and found myself thinking about how being pregnant has you in this weird in-between life stage. You know that the everyday life you have known for so long is going to change completely in a matter of months, yet you can’t fully embrace that old life anymore. E…
One of my biggest questions when considering becoming a choice mom was how it would affect my future child. Would I be setting them up for a harder life because of my desire to become a mom? Would they suffer mentally from being raised by only one parent versus two? I knew it was time to do some re…
Pregnancy is nothing like I thought it would be. I’ve spent years hearing friends discuss it and watching it depicted on television, but until you experience it, you just don’t really get it. For example, I always thought I would have really bad morning sickness and be throwing up all day. I get…
How much does a baby really cost in the first year? What I am planning to spend. Baby expenses for month 0 - $2,500 Before your baby is even born, you will need to buy a lot. We're talking bassinets, clothes, stroller, etc. The cost of what you choose to spend here can vary drastically. Lucki…