If you had asked me a few months ago about teething, I would’ve rolled my eyes and said, “Oh yeah, it’s rough… but we survived the first six teeth, so we’re basically veterans now.” Little did I know that the first six teeth were just the warm-up act. The teaser trailer. The introductory chapter titled “You Have No Idea What’s Coming.” Because now we’re in molar season. And molar teething sleep regression is no joke. We saw the swelling in his gums for a full week and a half

When did you transition to a big kid bed with your little one? Was it a milestone, nap dropping, age, climbing, or just survival?

The holidays hit a little differently when you have a baby. Last year, our son was still brand new to the world—tiny, fragile, and our number one priority. We made every choice with him in mind, which meant keeping things simple. Thanksgiving was reserved for our closest family, and Christmas was when we saw our extended relatives. Looking back, I’m so grateful we structured the season that way. It took away the worry of back-to-back big gatherings, reduced exposure to germs,