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
2. "Nobody Warned Me About This Part of Parenth...
Before I became a parent, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I read all the books, took the classes, and listened (patiently) as seasoned...
2. "Nobody Warned Me About This Part of Parenth...
Before I became a parent, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I read all the books, took the classes, and listened (patiently) as seasoned...
3. "Am I Doing This Right?" - The Self-Doubt St...
The moment they placed my baby in my arms, I expected to feel something magical—instant confidence, a deep knowing that I was meant for this. Instead, I felt like I...
3. "Am I Doing This Right?" - The Self-Doubt St...
The moment they placed my baby in my arms, I expected to feel something magical—instant confidence, a deep knowing that I was meant for this. Instead, I felt like I...
4. Sleep Training: What Worked (and What Totall...
Before becoming a parent, I naively believed that babies just… fell asleep. I pictured gently rocking my baby, placing them in their crib, and watching them peacefully doze off. Oh,...
4. Sleep Training: What Worked (and What Totall...
Before becoming a parent, I naively believed that babies just… fell asleep. I pictured gently rocking my baby, placing them in their crib, and watching them peacefully doze off. Oh,...
5. "That First Smile Made Everything Worth It"
I was running on fumes. Three hours of broken sleep, spit-up on my shirt, and a lukewarm coffee that I kept reheating but never actually got around to drinking. My...
5. "That First Smile Made Everything Worth It"
I was running on fumes. Three hours of broken sleep, spit-up on my shirt, and a lukewarm coffee that I kept reheating but never actually got around to drinking. My...
6. Toddler Tantrums & Public Meltdowns
It started with a granola bar. We were at the grocery store, and my toddler spotted a snack he wanted. I calmly said no. He calmly responded by throwing himself...
6. Toddler Tantrums & Public Meltdowns
It started with a granola bar. We were at the grocery store, and my toddler spotted a snack he wanted. I calmly said no. He calmly responded by throwing himself...
7. Date Nights? What Are Those?
Before kids, date nights were effortless. Now? A romantic evening means collapsing on the couch with takeout and hoping we don’t fall asleep mid-bite. At first, I thought we needed...
7. Date Nights? What Are Those?
Before kids, date nights were effortless. Now? A romantic evening means collapsing on the couch with takeout and hoping we don’t fall asleep mid-bite. At first, I thought we needed...