Babies - xoJane

Even Though We Don't Talk As Much Anymore, My New Mom Friends Were Real

Nicole — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:30:00 -0400

New Mom Friends are a necessity, much like wide swaddling blankets and good, supportive bras.

I Talk About My Cats Like They're My Babies, What Of It?

Louise Hung — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0400

You have your baby, and I have mine.

I'm SORRY, OK? I Was An Internet Baby Hater

Julieanne — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

I don't actually hate your baby! It was just a thing I did for money once.

What The Parenting Books Don't Tell You: 3 Things To Do Before The Baby Is Born

Somer Sherwood — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0400

Seriously, why does no one tell you this stuff?

I Have a Serious Problem: The Five Baby Craziest Things I've Done Recently

Mélanie Berliet — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:00:00 -0400

I purchased prenatal vitamins, took a picture of the jar and Texted it to my boyfriend with the following caption: “My vitamin-enriched womb will be the best nest ever!"

OMFG There's A Baby In Your Timeline, Get Over It

Emily — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400

A friend of mine recently received an anonymous email telling her to "cool it" with the baby pics on Facebook. Who does that?!

TOO HOT FOR XOVAIN: I'd Rather Deal With A C-Section Scar Than Risk Messing Up My Vag

Olga — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Arguably, more people are going to see my abdomen than my ladybiz, but I'm more concerned about the latter's appearance.

So….What Exactly Do You DO All Day? A Day In The Life Of A Suburban Stay At Home Mother

Suzanna Samuelson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:30:00 -0400

I'm pretty content with the way things are right now, but I definitely hold on to some feminist guilt about not having my own income, and I'm very sensitive to SAHM stereotypes and wage a constant battle against them.

It Happened to Me Contest Entry: I Miscarried My Ex-Boyfriend's Baby

IHTM CONTESTANT — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400

He broke up with me the week before Christmas. I spent the next week holed up in bed, eating éclairs and watching Grey’s Anatomy. If I had been in a better state, I might have noticed I had missed my period.

I'm Trying Really Hard Not To Raise A Fat American Kid Who Eats Only Pasta: Fun With Baby Food!

Suzanna Samuelson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0500

Of the many terrifying responsibilities of parenthood, I consider teaching my son how to eat properly one of the most important.

I Am Breastfeeding A Two Year Old And It's Not Gross (I Promise)

Anne Thériault — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500

I want to try to explain to you why I'm still breastfeeding my toddler. Because I'm not really certain myself, some days.

I Hate Baby Music! How To Keep The Wiggles Out Of Your Life

Suzanna Samuelson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500

if you actually LIKE The Wiggles for real, then I guess that’s fine. That said, I maintain that you don’t need that shit.

Today in Wacky Hippie Sh!t: I Time-Traveled to 2005 and Hugged Myself

Somer Sherwood — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:30:00 -0500

I used hypnosis to clear all the guilt and anger I felt about my childbirth experience, and it worked. Plus, I hugged myself and cried a lot.

It Happened To Me Contest Entry: I'm Infertile and Divorced, But I'm OK

IHTM CONTESTANT — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:00:00 -0500

In less than two months, he had gone from trying to have a baby with me, his partner of eight years, to actually having a baby with someone he’d been dating for two weeks.

It Happened To Me Contest Entry: My Son Was Born With A Rare Congenital Heart Defect

IHTM CONTESTANT — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0500

There are nights when I’m  snuggling him before bed, and I can’t help but wonder how much time I’ll get with him.

Babies Are Disgusting: My Four Biggest Struggles With Baby Hygiene

Suzanna Samuelson — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:30:00 -0500

A baby is an actual human being with all the disgusting bodily fluids, digestive issues, and wonky toenails of your average frat boy.

Let's Play: What's In My Diaper Bag?

Suzanna Samuelson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0500

It’s not that heavy, but my baby has never been naked, covered in poop, hungry or bored in public!

Fun With STUFF: The Baby Gear I Could Not and Will Not Live Without

Suzanna Samuelson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500

Though I weigh every purchase carefully and do research and try to find deals, I REALLY LIKE TO BUY STUFF.

It Happened To Me Contest Entry: I Am Pregnant And It’s Not My Husband’s Baby

IHTM CONTESTANT — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0500

Stay tuned for the HBO season premiere of "FUCKING GREAT DECISIONS, DUDE."

Things I Never Thought I Would Be Obsessed With As A Mom: Cups And Balls

Suzanna Samuelson — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:30:00 -0500

I am a stay-at-home-wife and mother. I have two master’s degrees. For the past few months or so, I've been obsessed with cups and balls.