For the 40 Plus Crowd · Motherhood later

Over 40 and Pregnant. Scared? Don’t Be. Here’s Why

You may be freaking out about the potential of getting pregnant over (or near) 40. Or maybe you’re a bit scared because you’re already pregnant and staring into the unknown. Here’s the thing: You’re gonna be fine. And here’s the good news – the evidence proves it. But first, a little about me so you… Continue reading Over 40 and Pregnant. Scared? Don’t Be. Here’s Why

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How to Get Through Labor and Manage Your Newborn (A very simplified version)

This post is for the women who are thinking about, in the process of becoming or just had a kid at our wise old ages of 35-45.  An extremely simplified guide- So… Labor and preparing for baby.  Holy mother of god, that’s scary to think about.  Let’s talk turkey- 1.  LABOR: Is it gonna kill… Continue reading How to Get Through Labor and Manage Your Newborn (A very simplified version)

For the 40 Plus Crowd

College with a new baby. And I thought giving birth was hard.

Despite the grim title, “hard” is a relative term.  What I thought was hard when I was 30 is not nearly the same as what challenges me at 44.  That said, life still gets hectic at times.  I started graduate school this fall, which comes complete with 20 hours of internship, 14 hours of class,… Continue reading College with a new baby. And I thought giving birth was hard.