You’ve decided to start working out! Here are the 7 questions to ask a personal trainer, to ensure you’re meeting with a qualified professional. Joining a gym or committing to a workout plan is a great step to getting healthy. The stronger and more conditioned you are, the better you can move around in the […]
In Wives and Moms of Long Island’s monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think – how about you? Dear Wives and Moms, I am 6 months pregnant and my husband and I went out with some friends for dinner. They decided to go out to […]
Whether it’s for health or aesthetic reasons, deciding to get in shape is a great choice with endless long-term benefits. If you want to start working out, here’s what to do next. Maybe you got a wake up call from your doctor. Maybe you need to keep up with your kids. Maybe you want to […]
Reports say 26-year-old Jessica Cronshaw suffered from an extreme version of pregnancy sickness. Three years after her pregnant daughter took her own life, a mother is spreading awareness about a debilitating condition she suffered from. In 2022, 26-year-old Jessica Cronshaw, of England, was 28 weeks pregnant when she took her own life, according to ITV […]
Buying a house and signing a mortgage doesn’t have to be as scary as it seems. Congrats! You’ve found the perfect home. Before you started searching, you probably got preapproved for a mortgage, which is an offer from the bank (not a commitment) to lend you a specific amount. And it’s usually good for 90 […]
While all doctors are important, your OB/GYN is probably the one answering your most intimate questions. Looking for your first OB/GYN or a new one can definitely be intimidating. You’re going to want someone you can trust with any sort of question – even ones you think might be embarrassing. You want someone who’s going […]
Going through fertility treatments can be a daunting process. Here’s what to expect before starting IVF. I remember sitting in my OB/GYN’s office with tears streaming down my face, learning that IVF would be my only option to conceive. On top of dealing with the grief and fear that kind of news brings, I also […]
In Wives and Moms of Long Island’s monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think – how about you? Dear Wives and Moms, My husband and I have started trying to conceive and we discussed that he’d decrease his drinking during my fertile weeks, since it […]
Here’s what to do after you get that positive test Two pink lines never looked so beautiful. Congratulations, mama! You’re about to head into a very exciting – and somewhat anxious – time. We know you’ve probably got a million questions running through your head, and that’s completely normal. Here are the next steps to […]
Being a new homeowner doesn’t have to be as stressful as you think! Congrats! The next chapter of your life is beginning and you’ve earned the title of homeowner. After you sign the paperwork at closing (and get those keys!), there are some things you’ll need to do to make easing into homeownership easy. Now, […]