2018 New Year's Resolutions I Wish My One-Year-Old Twins Will Make

Don't you love the clean slate of a brand new year? It makes you want to examine the things you want to do differently and really try to be a better version of yourself. In that spirit, here are five resolutions I wish my one year old twins will make:

Yaya Problems

Mary Poppins (1964), from Disney Screencaps

Joey and I both work so we hired yayas (nannies) to take care of the twins while we're at the office. They would each be in charge of one baby and share in other baby-related chores like washing bottles, baby laundry and some light housework, which I'm told is the normal job description of a yaya. We also gave them a good package: salary way above minimum wage, paid time off and holidays, SSS contributions, healthcare,  and of course free board and lodging. 

So far, we've gone through 7 yayas. Yup 7!

Tiny Blessings For Bedtime, by Amy Parker

As parents, we all dream of raising selfless and appreciative children. Today is Christmas Eve and as we focus on giving thanks for all the special blessings we have received, let's always remember that while Christmas only comes once a year, we can always choose to adopt the mindset of being grateful for everyday blessings. My current favorite children's book on gratitude is Tiny Blessings for Bedtime, by Amy Parker. 

Christmas Gift List For Babies

Baby's first Christmas is a big deal for parents. Hours are spent shopping for the hottest toy of the season only to find out that babies are more interested in the bright wrapping paper gifts come in. So since Christmas Eve is only one week away and I want you to have a stress-free Christmas, here's a list of 5 traditional toys and the corresponding household items babies prefer*. Yup, that's right, items that are just lying around where you live. So I'm actually saving you money too! Just don't make the mistake of putting them in gift bags or else that's all your baby's going to play with.

Moo, Baa, La La La!, by Sandra Boynton

My mom read to me a lot when I was a kid. I guess it was the shared reading time with her that made me enjoy and love reading. A love for reading is also something I want to pass on to my twin babies, Audrey and Antonino. And so, I read aloud to them even when they were still in my tummy. Then, when we brought them home from the hospital, Joey and I included reading as part of their bedtime routine. There were even nights when we would read the same book to them 5 times straight because they would end up crying when we were done and the only way to calm them down was to read the book over and over. Reading has become a great bonding activity for our family and I can see that the twins have become very interested in books which is why I am always on the lookout for books that will cultivate this interest.

More On Baby Laundry

Baby laundry is a big part of every new parent's life. A few weeks ago, I shared some tips on tackling baby laundry as well as my preferred laundry detergent. We normally buy 3 bottles of it at a time which would last us a little over 3 months. When we opened our last bottle of detergent, I went to the the Human Nature online store to reorder. This was when I found out that they launched a new detergent especially made for babies. Talk about late to the party. So I quickly placed an order to be able to try it.

Twin Tips: How To Answer Silly Twin Questions

It's time to have some fun! Being parents to twins is the most amazing blessing but it also sets you up for some ridiculous and repetitive questions. Here's a list of the ones I keep hearing over and over and how to respond.

2017 Favorite Things

I cannot believe the twins are turning one this month! After all the sleepless nights and tears (the twins' and mine), we're finally near the one year mark! In celebration of this milestone, I wrote a list of my favorite things that I used during my first year of being a twin mommy. I wish I could do an Oprah and tell all of you that I will be giving each one of you all of my favorite things but for now, I'll just share my list and hope you can find something you like too.

10 Faces Of Pregnancy In Emojis

😀The Positive pregnancy test.

😵Morning sickness.

😝Unexplainable food aversions.

😍Hearing baby's heartbeat for the first time.

😭Watching an ad about babies/children/pets (can also apply to seeing the cost of baby gear).

😌First time you slip into maternity leggings: Oh the comfort!

😒When a stranger touches your belly.

😣Constipation.

😖Getting up every 15 minutes to pee.

😳When you water breaks.

Twin Tips: Things We Buy In Bulk For The Twins

Two babies in one go - efficient, right? Having twins has taught us to do things efficiently which is what made us decide to by some things in bulk. For us, buying in bulk means not having to worry about running out of supplies, less trips to the store, and saving money. Being Ilocanos (known for being frugal), Joey and I always compute the price per piece or gram of stuff we buy and buying in bulk always makes that figure go down. This is very important since having twins means double the expenses most of the time.

Three Tips to Tackle Never-Ending Baby Laundry

When it comes to parenting a baby, there are some tasks that seem repetitive and never-ending. Laundry is one of them. In fact, there are even times when I feel like right after folding and putting away a whole basket of baby clothes, another mountain of dirty clothes has already piled up.

I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say our laundry more than doubled when the twins arrived. When they were newborns they would spit up regularly which meant we changed them multiple times a day. And that's not just their side-tie tops. We also change their socks, mittens, caps, burp cloths, bibs and swaddles. Now that they're older, more active and and eating solids, everything from milk, to mashed vegetables to sweat to drool come into contact with their clothes on a daily basis. We're lucky if the twins are still in the same outfit by mid-day.

Thankfully, there are several tricks that can help busy parents like us save time, our sanity and hands when it comes to the overwhelming task of baby laundry.

Twin Tips: Surviving Your Twins' Newborn Phase

I'm not going to sugarcoat things. Caring for newborn twins was the most exhausting thing Joey and I have ever experienced in our whole lives. Because of their tiny tummies, the twins needed to be fed every few hours round the clock. One of them even had spit up issues which made feedings longer. And when we finally got them to sleep, there were a lot of other chores waiting to be done. But with 11 months of twin parenting under my belt, I can say that it truly gets better and eventually your twins will learn to sleep for longer stretches. In the meantime, here are some tricks that helped me and Joey survive caring for newborn twins.

Preemie Strong

Will my baby ever catch up? This is a question most preemie parents ask themselves. So in honor of Prematurity Awareness Month, I would like to shine the spotlight on popular preemies who have accomplished greatness in their chosen fields despite the challenges of being born early. Hopefully, this will help ease the minds of preemie parents out there and show them that no matter how fragile-looking and tiny preemies are, they can still be strong and capable of achieving big things.

Twin Tips: What to Prepare for Your Twins' First Night Home

Walking into a baby store can get really overwhelming. You're presented with so many choices and so many things that you didn't even know existed and you're tempted to buy them all because you want to be fully prepared. But the truth is, you don't really need much for a newborn. Do I hear fellow twin parents everywhere breathing a sigh of relief? Below is the list of things you will really need for your twins on day one.

5 Ways To Help Preemie Parents

The birth of one's child is one of the happiest moments in a new parent's life. But for the parents of the 348,900  babies in the Philippines who were born prematurely, the moment is bittersweet. Worry immediately takes over as the baby is separated from his mother to receive proper care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). As a mom to preemie twins, I can tell you that the experience of having preemie babies in the NICU is terrifying. There are times when you feel isolated because your experiences are very different compared to your family and friends who gave birth to full term babies. This is why preemie parents also need a lot of help and support from their loved ones. November is Prematurity Awareness Month so if you know a family with a premature baby, here are some ways you can show them support:

Twin Tips: Managing a NICU Stay

Four days after giving birth, I was cleared by my OB to go home. Except I didn't want to. You see, my twins were born early at 34 weeks and 2 days. This meant they had to stay in the NICU for at least 3 weeks before we got to bring them home. I wanted to be with them 24/7 but I couldn't.

The first time I saw my twins in their incubators, I was scared to death. They were so tiny and thin that their ribs were visible. I was nervous when the NICU nurses were teaching me how to do kangaroo care because I kept thinking I might hurt their tiny bodies. But later on, it helped build my confidence as a mom because I was able to provide something that could improve their well-being. And while I still think it's impossible to fully prepare for a stay in the NICU, I would like to share a few tips to make your NICU stay more manageable.

Date Night In Under An Hour

During the twins' first few months, Joey and I suffered from date deprivation. Even so, we still both know that it's very important to have one-on-one time and reconnect. This is why we try to squeeze in a dinner date every week. We try soooo hard. Even if those dates look like this:

Twin Tips: Signs of Preterm Labor

Preterm labor is often a topic of concern in twin pregnancies. I remember my OB telling me that a complete full-term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks but since I'm carrying twins, she'll be happy if I reach 38 weeks. Giving birth at 38 weeks meant that my twins wouldn't be premature and wouldn't need to spend time in the NICU. With that in mind, she told me that I should familiarize myself with the signs of preterm labor such as:

Sick Days Before And After Kids

A few weeks ago I had a slight fever and sore throat so I had to take a sick leave only to realize that sick leaves aren't what they used to be. Below is a tale of two sick days - before kids and after kids:

Twin Tips: Packing Your Hospital Bag

My due date was in the middle of January so I figured I had the first few weeks of December to pack my hospital bag. I already had most of the stuff I needed. It was just the packing part that had to be done. But during a scheduled checkup in the second week of December, we found out I was already 5cm dilated. What was supposed to be a one-hour appointment turned into 5 days of complete bed rest in the hospital's High Risk Pregnancy Unit (HRPU) and the early birth of our twins. Luckily, I already prepared a list of things to pack so while my mom watched over me, Joey went back home to get everything.

Mapping The Maternal Brain

The title sounds scientific enough, right? Good. Then there shall be no disputes about the accuracy of this brain map.

Twin Tips: Daddy Duties

This installment of Twin Tips is for the dads. I'm sure the moment you announced your twin pregnancy, friends and family started lavishing your wife with attention. But this doesn't mean that your role is less important. While it's true that the physical aspect of pregnancy is only experienced by mom, both mom and dad still share equal responsibility in preparing for the arrival of their babies. So to guide you in this nine-month roller coaster ride, I interviewed my husband to get some suggestions on how to prepare to welcome your two bundles of joy. Here's what he said:

10 Faces of Parenthood in Emojis

Because 😴 does not even even begin to describe it...

😫The first time you stayed awake for 24 consecutive hours.

🤔Is it normal if my baby...

😖When your sleeping baby cries the moment you put him down in his crib.

😬The first time you got poop on your finger while doing a diaper check.

😣The accidental baby headbutt.

😜Trying to get baby to laugh.

😒When someone tells you everything you're doing wrong as a parent.

😌 The first time your baby cries and you know exactly what it means.

🤗When your baby says mama or dada for the first time after months of babbling.

😍When you realize you're the center of their universe and source of comfort.

Twin Tips: Dealing With Bed Rest

I was put on bed rest during my first trimester for bleeding and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). I was able to go back to work for a few weeks but was put back on bed rest to avoid preterm labor. All in all, I spent about half of my pregnancy on bed rest. In theory, lying in bed all day may seem like a vacation, but in reality, bed rest can be stressful, inconvenient and frustrating. There will definitely be days when you will be wondering how you will be able to cope until it's time to give birth. And because bed rest is pretty common in twin pregnancies, here are some survival tips for you twin mommies on bed rest.

5 Things I Never Thought I'd Do... Then I Became A Mom!

To say having twins turned our lives upside down is an understatement. Joey and I went from being a newly married couple to a family of 4 with 2 newborns requiring our undivided attention.  Parenting twins has brought about lots of surprises and I found myself doing unusual things that pre-baby me would have never thought of doing like...

Twin Tips: Budget Planning for Your Twins

Now that the news of having twins has sunk in, it's time to get a bit more serious. The third installment of my Twin Tips series will help you plan your budget if you're expecting twins and don't have George Clooney or Beyonce money. So read below for some tips on how to prepare financially for your twins' arrival.

Managing Postpartum Hairfall

When I was pregnant with the twins, I didn't have the celebrated pregnancy glow. It was more like shiny oily face for me. But my lack in pregnancy glow was made up for by my thick and shiny pregnancy hair. I've always had thin and dull hair so I was very thrilled about this one "side effect" of pregnancy. You see, during pregnancy, a woman has higher levels of estrogen. This results in less shedding and healthier looking hair. And while I knew it wasn't a permanent thing, I still enjoyed my new and improved locks.

Twin Tips: 6 Twin Pregnancy Essentials

It's time for the second installment of Twin Tips. If you missed my first post, you can read it here. Today I'm writing about twin pregnancy must-haves.

5 Surprising Things About Babies

Babies love being swaddled. They also need to be burped after each meal and only sleep two hours at a time. These are some of the most common things people tell you when you're going to have a baby. So you try to perfect your swaddling technique, read about the best ways to burp a baby and sleep in while you still can. You think you've prepared enough but there's still so much that will surprise you! People who've been there probably don't tell you about them because they're kind of gross and embarrassing to share. As for me, I've gotten so used to talking about icky baby stuff so here's a list of 5 surprising things about babies that you won't read in pregnancy books:

Twin Tips: 5 Things To Do When You Find Out You're Pregnant With Twins

I'm so excited to share a 12-part series I'm starting here on my blog called Twin Tips. Every Saturday, I will be writing a post with practical suggestions and stories on how to prepare for the arrival of your two bundles of joy as well as tips for surviving your first night and first few months of twin parenting. To kick off the series, I will be going back to the beginning and writing about things you should do when you find out you're pregnant with twins. So, without further ado, here are my tips!

The first thing I did when I found out Joey and I were expecting twins was worry. Yes, I'm such a worrywart and learning that I had two lives growing inside me just doubled all my worries. A lot of things were running inside my mind.

5 Things A NICU Mom Should Know

September is Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month. It's a time to honor families going through a NICU stay and the health professionals who care for them. 

Our twins, Audrey and Antonino were born via C-section. They were 3 weeks early which required them to stay in the Intermediate Care Unit of the hospital's NICU. The twins are now 9 months old but I still find it difficult to look back at those 3 weeks without remembering the fear that I felt. A stay in the NICU can be one of the most stressful experiences in a mom's life and I think that one of the best gifts a NICU mom can receive is hope to help her get through it. Here are 5 things every NICU mom should know that can help her keep going. 

The Secret To Changing Your Wiggly Baby's Diaper

A few days ago, a friend asked me if I tested multiple diaper brands to see which one performed best with my twins. Yes, that seems like something an OC mom like me would do but the answer is I didn't have to. I think I got lucky because their skin didn't react to the brand that they used in the NICU so that was one thing I no longer had to worry about. Then, when we were able to bring them home after their NICU stay, we had lots of Pampers Baby Dry tape diapers in newborn size waiting for us -  a baby shower gift from friends. We tried them and we were impressed with the softness, absorbency and fit. Since the twins are premature, they're a bit small so getting the right diaper fit is a challenge. I remember back in the NICU, the nurses had to fold their diapers to fit them. Pampers on the other hand, just fit around their waist and legs really well which meant less leakage and diaper blowouts - yay for us!

Making Life Grand

I come from a tight knit family and my grandparents are a major part of my life. When I was younger, my Lolo (grandfather) and Lola (grandmother) would always be ready to babysit me and my cousins whenever our parents were at work and we didn't have nannies.

Lolo would spoil us by cooking our favorite food and giving us special treats like chocolates and ice cream.  He would also tell us stories from his childhood which we would all enjoy listening to. Lola, whom our family said goodbye to early this year is a saint! Aside from going to mass everyday (sometimes even twice a day) to pray for us, she would always make time for us. She played with us, sewed our costumes for school activities and even tutored us in Math.

My childhood was enriched because of my Lolo and Lola which is why it's important to me that the twins have a great relationship with their LaMom and Mima. The twins are very lucky to have two doting grandmothers. And since it's grandparent's day today, I made a list of how I think grandparents make life grand.

10 Faces of Twin Parenting in Emojis

😱Shock the moment you first find out.

😃Excitement when you realize you're doubly blessed.

😩The first time you're left alone with the twins and they start crying at the same time. 

😨When one twin is sleeping and the other is crying. You're so scared the crying twin will wake the sleeping twin up.

🤔Telling them apart (for identical twin mamas).

☺️The first time you feed them simultaneously on your own. 

🤗 The first time they notice each other. 

😍The first time they smile at you together.

🙄Getting asked weird questions. All. The. Time "Are they natural?" "Boy and girl? So are they identical?"

😉The first time you figure out how to pick up and carry two babies at once.

Baby Gear For Newborn Twins (What To Buy In Twos)

The first thing that entered my mind when the doctor told Joey and me that we were having twins was "Yikes, double the expenses!" I guess it was the Ilocano in me that made me think about our budget right away. We really did not expect to have twins. It wasn't in our realm of thought because as far as we knew, twins didn't run in any of our families. So when the time came to shop for the twins' baby gear, we were at a loss. Did we really need two of everything? The answer is not really. (Although if you get gifted with 2 of everything at your shower, then lucky you!) Here's what we did.

What The Stock: Twin Parenting According To Stock Photos

How do you manage taking care of twins? I bet it's so hard! Well, if you step into the land of stock photos, you'll see that twin parenting is a piece of cake!

How I Spent My Maternity Leave

Before I gave birth to the twins, I had this crazy idea that maternity leave = rest. But a week before going back to work, I was already thinking "What? That was it? My maternity leave is over? I feel like I haven't even fully recovered yet!" Instead of resting and recovering, my maternity leave felt like a temporary job assignment with two super demanding bosses and never-ending shifts. The truth is there's no rest when you're on maternity leave. To illustrate where those 78 days went (I gave birth via C-section), here's a breakdown of how I spent my maternity leave:

Mommy Motto

I have always admired Amy Poehler as a comedian and a writer. My favorite character of hers is Mrs. George from Mean Girls. Remember this:

It never gets old! But I recently came across a statement of hers (Amy's not Mrs. George's!) about motherhood which I think should be a mantra for all mothers:

A Fascinating Look Into A Pregnant Woman's Brain

Thanks to a scientific study*, we can finally get an inside look at a pregnant woman's brain.

*Based on one woman's experience

A Parent's Thoughts (Putting Baby To Sleep)

It starts with so much hope and ends up in desperation.

What The Stock: A Day In The Life Of A Working Mom

When my maternity leave was over, I was excited to go back to work and rejoin adult conversation. But in spite of my excitement, the first few days back were still tough. It was hard not seeing my twins' faces every hour of the day. I also worried I would miss milestones. But if you think going back to work is like this for all moms, think again. Take a look at a day in the life of a working mom in stock photos to see how smooth sailing the transition back to work post baby is.

Baby Cheeses

When Audrey and Antonino were around 3 months old, I noticed an unusually funky scent while dressing them. So I sniffed around as most moms are wont to do and discovered that the rotten smell was coming from their necks! Now, I've heard stories about baby poo smelling so bad you'd need a face mask just to get through the nappy change, but for me, this was worse! It was like stinky cheese! So I tipped their heads back and there it was - stinky white stuff in their neck folds. It was a combination of milk and drool that slid from Audrey and Antonino's chins to the folds of their necks and stayed there to age until they developed an intense cheesy smell. Joey and I both agreed it smelled like blue cheese.

The Best Post-Pregnancy Fitness Routine

I gave birth to my twins via C-Section after 4 months of at-home bed rest and 5 days of in-hospital complete bed rest without bathroom privileges. The day after I gave birth, I was encouraged to move around to speed up my recovery. I honestly thought I had forgotten how to walk. After all, it was my first time to plant my feet on the ground after 6 long days! But I had to get up to see my twins who were in the hospital's Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). So Joey pushed me on a wheelchair from our room to the IMCU but once we got inside, I had to walk. I didn't mind the pain because I wanted to see my babies. But once we got home, I felt really sore.

When Is It OK To Ask A Woman If She's Pregnant?

"We have strollers in pink and blue. How far along is your pregnancy? Do you already know the gender?" asked the sales assistant. Yes, a girl and a boy. Except I knew because I already gave birth to my twins two weeks ago. I kept the last sentence to myself. My husband and I were in a hurry. Our twins were born three weeks early so they were still in the hospital. We just made a quick trip to the mall to buy their strollers and car seats then it's back to the hospital to be with our babies and do kangaroo care.

That was definitely not what I needed. But I just let it slide because I had bigger things to worry about. Then it happened again when I was 6 weeks postpartum. Here's the exchange:

Me: Do you have a wedge pillow for babies? (Shows photo)

Sales Assistant #1: We used to have that but now it's out of stock. (Turns to Sales Assistant #2) Right?

Sales Assistant #2: Yes. (Turns to me) Ma'am what you should get is a maternity pillow to help you sleep.

Me: No it's OK thanks.

SA #2: It's really helpful. I used it when I was pregnant and it helped with my back. How many months pregnant are you? When you're nine months pregnant your tummy will get even bigger and make your back sore.

Me: I already gave birth 6 weeks ago. AND YOU JUST LOST ANY SALES YOU WERE GOING TO MAKE OFF ME!

Don't worry, I also kept that last sentence to myself. Along with the thought that we really need to be careful when it comes to asking a woman if she's pregnant or when her due date is. To make it easy, we should have a reference guide like this:

6-Month Twin Babies Daily Routine

Hey there! It's the twins here. Mommy and daddy fell asleep while burping us so we decided to hack into mommy's blog and write her weekly post for her. We don't really get why they're always saying parenting is so hard. If they didn't have us, who would be picking up the slack and helping mommy keep up with her weekly post schedule? Want to know what's hard? A baby's life. We've been so busy sticking to a strict schedule since day 1! Imagine getting hungry every 2 to 3 hours because of our tiny tummies. Pure torture. Oh well, that was a few months ago but now that we've grown a bit, here's what our day looks like:

An Announcement Regarding The Birth of Beyonce and Jay Z's Twins

We interrupt our regular blogging schedule to bring you this very special announcement from the twins.

The Global Chamber of Twins is pleased to congratulate Beyonce and Jay Z on the birth of their twins. We wish Beyonce, Jay Z and big sister Blue Ivy happiness on the arrival of the newest members of their family.

OK, here's what we really want to say now that the obligatory greeting is already out of the way...

5 Reasons Dads Of Twins Are Awesome

Every dad is the world's best dad but in honor of my husband, Joey who helps make the impossible task of caring for twins possible, I want to share with you 5 reasons why dads of twins are awesome.

To My Dear NICU Nurses

When you give birth, you stay a few days at the hospital to recuperate then go home with your baby and start your new life as a family. Unfortunately, there are some moms who don't get to go home with their babies right away. For some reason, they have to leave their babies in the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This is what happened to me when I gave birth to Audrey and Antonino at 34 weeks and 2 days instead of the usual 37-38 weeks. They stayed at the hospital's IMCU for three weeks under the care of NICU Nurses. During those three weeks, I saw how NICU Nurses reflect the world's unselfish caring. Now that my preemie twins are almost 6 months old, I don't want another day to go by without thanking the lovely NICU Nurses who took care of them.

5 Truths About Twin Parenting

As parents of twins, people always say that Joey and I are doubly blessed but sometimes we also feel doubly stressed because being a parent of twins means:

The Most Important Thing In Life According To Coach Jasikevicius

The video below is very timely because we will be celebrating Father's Day two weeks from now. In it, a reporter asks Coach Šarūnas Jasikevičius of Zalgiris (a Lithuanian basketball team) what he thinks about their player Augusto Lima missing the playoffs for the birth of his child. His answer showed what it means to be a dad today.

Mumming Like A Duchess

I have long admired the sophisticated style and grace of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. Whenever the royal family would make public appearances, she would always look so calm while tending to her two toddlers. So while looking at photos of Pippa Middleton's wedding, it was fun seeing her get real while she played the role of mom to the children in the wedding entourage. It made me think, Wow she's also capable of losing her patience. She's a normal mom just like me! I mean look...

Dear Kate Middleton's Hair

Dear Kate Middleton's Hair,

Let me start by saying I'm such a huge fan of yours. Twice after your owner, The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth, you still managed to stay glossy and voluminous. I remember your photos from Prince George's christening three months after The Duchess gave birth to him. You were thick and bouncy. Meanwhile, at three months post-partum, I started falling in clumps. There was even one time when my owner, Starter Mama counted more than 100 hair strands lost in a day. Because of this hair-induced heartache, I got cut from armpit length to nape length.

Our Super 8 Twin Essentials

Our twins, Antonino and Audrey turned 5 months last week! It was also my first Mother's Day. So in honor of these milestones, I would like to share 8 items which helped us survive our first few months of twin parenting.

My Wish List For All Mothers This Mother's Day

Last year, I had no idea I was already pregnant when I celebrated Mother's Day with my family. Now, I'm a mom of twins celebrating my first Mother's Day! It's exciting to be on the receiving end of this holiday for the first time. But, in the spirit of giving, I also came up with a list of 7 things I wish for every mom this Mother's Day. Here it is:

Let's All Unite This Mother's Day

Mom judging has become so common these days. We constantly compare even with strangers online how we do things differently and better than others. It's like there's a worldwide competition for the title of best mom. All this judging and comparing can really bring moms down and this should stop. To do my part, I submitted an article to Smart Parenting titled, "So What If I Live In My Leggings? Stop Judging, Start Supporting."  It's about 5 things moms are often judged for and the reasons why we should stop judging and start supporting each other. I hope you can give the article a read. Mother's Day is coming up and it's the perfect occasion for us moms to unite and remind each other what a good job we're doing.