Blog — Adventures of a Young Housewife

May 15, 2022
Breastfeeding Tips & Must-Knows [That No One Tells You]
Table of contents. Before I started breastfeeding, I couldn’t understand why there were so many articles providing breastfeeding help. I thought – isn’t it a natural process? I give birth, my body provides milk for the baby? In essence, yes – but it’s so easy to have your milk supply lowered or cut it’s insane. […]
May 4, 2022
What I Learned From my First 2 Months With a Newborn
Long time no write! Turns out ye olde “babies sleep 20 hours a day, you’ll have so much time” is mostly spoken by dads who have no idea how much work a baby actually is. (And no, they do NOT sleep that long. Alas, when they do sleep, there’s all the pumping, sterilizing, or showering […]
March 11, 2022
What I Learned From my Difficult Labor Experience
When my water broke at 10pm on February 21st, I was certain I’d get to meet my baby boy soon – next day for sure! As it turned out, I didn’t meet him until 36+ hours later. Because that’s how long it all took. From the moment my water broke to the moment I got […]
February 24, 2022
Printable Baby Checklist: Things to Buy [+ Some Extra Advice]
I started worrying about things to buy for my baby boy as soon as I got pregnant. Luckily, my friend’s older sister had just given birth, so she prepared an entire list for me, and boy, oh boy! For one, that checklist featured so many things that never crossed my mind. And now that I […]
February 21, 2022
Best Breast Pumps Covered by BCBS
Table of contents Great news for new moms: if you’re covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, you have access to the leading bread pump brands. Most plans will cover the cost of double electric breast pumps, and I’ve selected the top 5 best breast pumps covered by BCBS. Trust me, a good breast pump is […]
February 19, 2022
A Week From My Due Date and Feeling Frustrated.
It sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Shouldn’t I be feeling excited and perhaps a bit nervous? Of course, and that’s how I’m feeling, too. But after today’s scheduled visit to my gynecologist, I’m frustrated, sad, and sure, even a bit miserable as well. My baby boy is doing just fine, but my cervix hasn’t ripened yet. […]
February 16, 2022
17 Self Esteem Mantras That Will Help You Build Confidence
Having a healthy dose of self esteem is extremely important in every aspect of our lives. We need to be confident in ourselves if we want to have healthy relationships; if we want to be good at what we do and get promoted; or if we just want to feel good in our day to […]
February 11, 2022
Why Am I Losing Weight During Pregnancy Without Morning Sickness?
When we find out we’re pregnant, we start accepting the inevitable weight gain right away. After all, you have an entire new being growing inside you; there’s the placenta, amniotic fluid, you’re probably moving less and craving more… Which is what makes any unexpected weight loss that much scarier. In this article, I’m not only […]
February 10, 2022
4 Foods Most Likely to Naturally Induce Labor
After you’re past your due date, you may wish to naturally induce labor. After all, you’re tired of being bloated, achy, not being able to get up… Now, some claim that certain foods can help you do that. The research on it is scarce and proof mostly anecdotal (except for one type of food, where […]
February 5, 2022
Tums for Heartburn While Pregnant: Are They Safe? [And Should You Use Them]
Many swear by TUMS when it comes to relieving heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. This antacid is based on calcium carbonate and contains no animal by-products, making it the perfect choice for vegetarians and vegans alike. Now, while no one is denying that TUMS works, the question that often arises is whether it’s safe […]