Welcome to The Nest!
A fun, honest, and heartwarming space for new parents navigating the wild, wonderful world of early parenthood! From those deep late-night thoughts during 2 a.m. feeds to the chaos of toddler tantrums, quick dinner wins, and parenting hacks that actually work — we’re here for it all. It’s real talk, cozy moments, and lots of laughs, all wrapped up in one messy, magical journey. Let’s figure it out together, one diaper, dance party, and snack plate at a time!
The Nest
19. The Tiny Moments That Made Me Fall in Love ...
I always thought it would be the big milestones—the first steps, first words, birthdays—that would make me feel like a “real” parent. But those moments? As beautiful as they are,...
19. The Tiny Moments That Made Me Fall in Love ...
I always thought it would be the big milestones—the first steps, first words, birthdays—that would make me feel like a “real” parent. But those moments? As beautiful as they are,...
18. I Thought We’d Be the Perfect Parents…
Before our baby arrived, we had plans. Oh, we were going to do it right. No screens. Homemade baby food. Montessori everything. We'd speak in gentle tones. Never raise our...
18. I Thought We’d Be the Perfect Parents…
Before our baby arrived, we had plans. Oh, we were going to do it right. No screens. Homemade baby food. Montessori everything. We'd speak in gentle tones. Never raise our...
17. My Toddler’s Laugh Saved My Day
It started out as a day I just wanted to get through. You know the kind—where the baby won’t nap, the toddler is clingy, and your patience wears thin by...
17. My Toddler’s Laugh Saved My Day
It started out as a day I just wanted to get through. You know the kind—where the baby won’t nap, the toddler is clingy, and your patience wears thin by...
16. How I Found My Rhythm (After Totally Losing...
In the beginning, I was completely out of sync. I felt like I was waking up in a stranger’s life every day—tired, overwhelmed, disoriented, constantly reacting and never quite catching...
16. How I Found My Rhythm (After Totally Losing...
In the beginning, I was completely out of sync. I felt like I was waking up in a stranger’s life every day—tired, overwhelmed, disoriented, constantly reacting and never quite catching...
14. When the House Was Quiet, I Missed the Noise
One night, everyone was asleep.No toys beeping, no bottles clinking in the sink, no little voices calling out for “one more hug.” Just silence. I thought I’d love it—finally, peace....
14. When the House Was Quiet, I Missed the Noise
One night, everyone was asleep.No toys beeping, no bottles clinking in the sink, no little voices calling out for “one more hug.” Just silence. I thought I’d love it—finally, peace....
13. Our First Family Outing Was a Disaster (and...
We planned it for days. Packed everything—extra clothes, diapers, snacks, toys. We felt like superheroes walking out the door. “We’ve got this,” I said with a confidence that now makes...
13. Our First Family Outing Was a Disaster (and...
We planned it for days. Packed everything—extra clothes, diapers, snacks, toys. We felt like superheroes walking out the door. “We’ve got this,” I said with a confidence that now makes...