Tag: first-time moms

When Your Parents Make You Feel Like a Bad Mom
Have you ever been told that you should never be angry with your parents because they did the best they could for you? Well, I’m all up for that (unless they did some really terrible things, in which case there’s no excuse). What I do have an issue with is when my parents begin questioning […]
youngsterhousewife
January 10, 2023
Mom Life
first-time moms, mental health
My Baby Hates his Grandparents.
Okay, he doesn’t really hate them… But he’s scared of them and keeps on crying every time he sees them. And God forbid they try to hold him or interact with him in any way! My poor dad tried playing catch with him, and it works so long as he’s focusing on the ball. The […]
youngsterhousewife
November 4, 2022
Mom Life
baby problems, emotional issues, first-time moms, grandparents
Baby Milestones: How Much do They Really Matter?
During the first few weeks of my postpartum journey, I was pretty miserable. I struggled with nursing, my baby had jaundice, and soon enough we were told he had torticollis and inward feet, which required us to do (very uncomfortable) physical therapy with our one month old. It was excrutiating. But through all of that, […]
youngsterhousewife
October 21, 2022
Mom Life
babies, first-time moms, health, infant development, medical condition
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. […]
youngsterhousewife
May 15, 2022
Postpartum
breastfeeding, first-time moms, milk supply
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 […]
youngsterhousewife
March 11, 2022
Postpartum, Pregnancy
first-time moms, labor, postpartum
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 […]
youngsterhousewife
February 24, 2022
Pregnancy
first-time moms, third trimester
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. […]
youngsterhousewife
February 19, 2022
Our Daily Adventures, Pregnancy
due date, first-time moms, frustrated, third trimester
Preterm Labor vs Braxton Hicks [Differences, When to Worry]
Table of contents: The preterm labor vs Braxton Hicks differentiation is one of the most confusing, yet most important things when it comes to first-time moms. Knowing how to recognize each helps you be less stressed, more confident, and know when it’s time to go to the hospital. You can also check out my article […]
youngsterhousewife
January 5, 2022
FAQ, Pregnancy
first-time moms, pregnancy anxiety, second trimester, third trimester
What Not to Eat & Drink When Pregnant [Ultimate List]
Upon first finding out I’m pregnant, I started Googling “what not to eat when pregnant” almost immediately. However, I rarely found definitive lists. What’s more, they were so filled with explanations that getting to all the entries was slow and difficult. That’s why I decided to create this ultimate guide for you all. It contains […]
youngsterhousewife
December 19, 2021
FAQ, Food & Cooking, Health & Nutrition, Pregnancy
first trimester, first-time moms, healthy diet, second trimester, third trimester
How do You Throw a Simple Baby Shower? [Recipes + Decorations]
Last Friday, I threw my very own, very first baby shower! Yes, despite the unspoken rule being that friends usually throw one for the mom-to-be of the clique, I decided to throw one myself. For one, due to my bed rest situation, I knew I’d have to have it at home. The pandemic didn’t help […]
youngsterhousewife
December 19, 2021
Food & Cooking, Pregnancy
first-time moms, third trimester