When one finally moves into a house they are ready to call home, there is a series of decisions they have to make to ensure everyone feels truly comfortable in the new space. One of the biggest decisions a person has to make is what purpose they will assign to all their new rooms. One room should obviously be the bedroom, but everything else is entirely up to them. If they plan to start a family soon, they might consider making one room a nursery. If they work a lot from home, an office would b…

Mean in-laws are not worth the long car ride with a newborn.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Being a new mom can be a wonderfully special and enlightening period of a woman’s life. Experiencing the joy of seeing your flesh and blood in an adorable bundle that you can hold in your arms is a magical sensation. Many women flock to nurture their young, from seagulls to Labradors, most species have a connection between themselves and their offspring. Though newfound motherhood can bring a woman a feeling of life purpose she didn’t feel befo…

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"Sharon seems to be suffering from main character syndrome"

Christmas: a magical, plentiful, convivial, festive holiday. Christmas offers everything for our coveting pallets, from sentimental family time, cozy, lighthearted Christmas movies while the fireplace rolls on, to the gift of giving and receiving presents before a scrumptious, warm meal together. The best part is that it lasts from the moment Thanksgiving ends, allowing plenty of time to feel ensconced in the celebratory atmosphere. It’s an important holiday for most, and an exciting day to loo…

To host, not to host?

Welcome, internet dwelling ladies. Whether you choose to give birth in a hospital or have an at-home birth, it is a very personal choice that needs to be respected. Hospitals are a better option for women whose pregnancy and birth might pose some technical issues, such as women with high blood pressure or whose babies have medical conditions or are not positioned correctly in the womb. Hospitals also provide a sterile environment, epidurals for labor pains, and immediate medical attention if an…

Never heard that one before.

Reading this story makes me wonder how some people still think it is okay to just show up announced at someone else's home. I barely even answer people's unannounced phone calls anymore, so if you try to come to my house without letting me know first, I don't care who you are, I am not opening that door. I am also stating that as a single woman with no responsibilities. If I was married and just had a baby, I promise you with everything in me that I would not let anyone in my home without them…

“I somewhat feel like a ‘rebound' and although I can't victimize myself in this situation, the way he insisted on naming our daughter made me feel inferior...”

"I guess I could’ve pulled up an article but both of my parents are VERY dismissive…"

“I am SO worried that I'm never going to feel anything but the weight of my love for her love again…”

Your family should always come first. Having said that, there are instances in which you must put your needs and wants first. Does that mean you're a selfish person? or simply human? The story that follows is about an unhappy relative. The original poster (OP), who had moved to Germany with her husband and their four-month-old child, got an invitation to a cousin's wedding in the United States. OP had initially intended to travel to the wedding, even though she was aware that it would be highly…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When having a new baby, there’s a lot a parent can be terrified and worried about. The world is a scary place, there’s bad people, disease, freak accidents, the list goes on and on. A newborn baby is just so vulnerable ; their immune system isn’t developed, and they don’t have the physical strength to fight off anything. They need to be protected, but of course, there’s a limit. More people should educate themselves on human health and the human body. Not all…

The Job With No Prerequisites