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, […]
Being a stepmom is just as stressful and rewarding as having children of your own. Finding and connecting with your future spouse can be stressful enough. Throw in getting bonus children, and it can be downright scary for some. It can be confusing at times, as you have to navigate being a parent and respecting […]