Dear yayas, At what age is it okay to take kids to the movie theater? I feel like people are all over the map with this one. Some friends have said they feel like kids ruin the movie experience for others (including during kid movies!). Another friend says that it’s too loud for kids under… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m pretty unhappy with my OB office right now. I’m 22 weeks pregnant with my third child and I feel like the OBs at the office give me a hard time about having a third kid. This pregnancy was absolutely wanted and planned. When I go to my appointments, I feel like the… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m drowning. As a mom, wife, employee, daughter, friend, in everything and in every way. I feel like I’m not doing enough or not focusing on the right thing at the right time. It’s like I’m constantly putting out fires just to turn around and put out more. I can’t help but feel… Read More
Dear yayas, My daughter is a little over a year and still gets up 5 times a night on average. I’m hoping the yayamamas will have some tips on how to teach her to fall back asleep on her own, especially during this teething period. We would prefer not to use the cry it out… Read More
Dear yayas, I have a family member who keeps buying the ugliest, most ridiculous baby clothes I have ever seen. We’re talking over a dozen since finding out I was pregnant. I don’t want to offend her, but none of the clothes are my style, they’re scratchy and uncomfortable, and honestly, every time I open… Read More
Dear yayas, How do I answer people’s constant questions about motherhood and my baby? I feel like people ask questions all the time like “Did you just fall in love with the baby the second you laid eyes on her?” or “Don’t you just love being a mom? Isnt’ it the best?” The truth is,… Read More
Dear yayas, Summer is almost here and I’m worried that my kids (ages 5 and 8) won’t have any fun this year. I know that sounds crazy, but money is tight, stress is high, no school schedule creates chaos in our house, and I’m already dreading it. And I feel guilty for even saying that… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m 16 weeks pregnant with my first baby and am planning a hospital birth. My husband will be with me. A few mom friends have talked about hiring doulas for their births. I don’t know much about them other than they are “certified birth attendants,” but I’m not sure what that means. Do… Read More
Dear yayas, I have been lucky enough to get to stay home with my daughter who recently turned 1 but to be honest, I’m a little nervous to stay home with my now toddler. I am considering going back to work in the Fall and it makes me feel guilty, but also a little scared.… Read More
Dear yayas, We have a family vacation planned this summer and I’m worried about flying with my 15 month old on a plane across the country. I’m afraid of how other people will treat us on the plane, that she’ll have meltdowns, and that it just won’t go well in general. Then there’s the what… Read More