Posts tagged: In Real Life

When I experienced my first pregnancy loss I was stunned. After having my daughter without any issues and a strong heartbeat at the beginning of my second pregnancy, it never occurred to me that there was a potential for loss. The days between the undetectable heartbeat and follow-up ultrasound to confirm what they already knew, felt like an eternity. I spent my time reading about miracles hoping that I would find one, but there was to be no happy ending. As they wheeled me into the operating room I remember...

My dearest son, this is my wish for you,The day felt like a dreamFrom the moment we knew you were to be.So tiny, yet so loved by your daddy and me.Just a tiny orange seed starting to grow inside of me.I dreamt for you by a sandy ocean shore,that one day I'd be holding youand kissing you forever more.This is my wish for you.The power of love brought you to me.My hope is that you'll grow and flourish and take leaps.Quickly you grew,and so did our visionof your beautiful futureand...

With everything going on in the world these days, it’s important to do your part to make a difference. Our spirit rallied when we spoke with alpha female Jacq Tatelman, co-founder and creative director of STATE Bags, whose company gives back to American children in need with every purchase. The socially conscious enterprise was so genius that another alpha female Beyoncé (you read that right) quickly took notice and partnered up on for a huge bag drop/donation initiative. Jacq talks about what drives her philanthropic soul, from creating and giving...

Emese Gormley is a New York City PR powerhouse who just happens to count Molly Sims as a BFF (Sims consistently relies on Gormley for beauty advice). But what happens when said powerhouse adds two adorable littles to the mix? Gormley handled becoming a working mom like a boss — by doing it on her own terms.The former VP of Global Communications at DVF currently runs her own consulting firm from home so she can spend quality time with her daughters Maeve and Grace. We caught up with the busy...

With a refreshingly honest and seriously chic blog, an adorable 2-year-old boy and a baby on the way, Liz Adams of Sequins + Stripes has become one of our go-to resources for all things style, travel, home decor and motherhood. So when Liz told us she was expecting number two, we were so excited to team up with her to create a limited edition Sequins & Stripes Modern Layette Cuddle Box with all of her favorite Monica + Andy newborn essentials.Shop the limited edition “Sequins & Stripes Layette Cuddle Box”

Their outfit is perfect. Every last hair is in place. And still the picture you took of your little looks like just that — a picture you took. We asked friend of M+A, Maria Ponce, a professional photographer and mom of two, to spill the beans on how she always gets the perfect shot. Her expert tips and secrets shared below.1. Keep the wardrobe simple.Have them ready to go and dressed in their first outfit and the second one ready to swap out quickly. No decision making at the shoot.2....

Dear Jack and Ben,Surprise! Twins! It's a day I'll never forget. That's the first time I saw you, Twin A and Twin B, on my 8-week ultrasound.I'm a twin, but they always say twins skip a generation. Sure, the thought of having twins always excited me but I never thought it would happen. When the ultrasound tech asked if twins run in the family, I knew right away we were doubly blessed! Mommy was crying, Daddy was giggling, so many emotions running through our heads.From week to week, I tracked...

When we were expecting, we tore through all the editions of What to Expect. One thing we didn’t think about? What to expect to wear while barely getting out the door to pediatrician appointments/nursing/playdates/work! Thankfully, fashion vet Morgan Hutchinson is on it. She hand selects pieces that marry style and function for her online boutique BURU. Think on-trend silhouettes in washable fabrics from her in-house label and designers you already love. The concept is so genius, Hutchinson even snagged the instant approval of pal Rebecca Minkoff during her first market...

Left-Jill Koziol Right-Liz TenetyYou thought you knew what momlife was all about, but then came baby and, girl, were you in for a big surprise. Between juggling their own careers and family lives, co-founders Liz Tenety and Jill Koziol of Motherly are there to help you anticipate all the amazing, incredulous, and WTF to come. Their startup (which they manage from opposite coasts) provides a supportive, non-intimidating digital space for moms, with a newsletter further personalized to your particular situation (stay at home, full time, part time).We talk to Liz...

We’ve been told to bring baby blankets, a change of clothes and to stock up on snacks when traveling with a little one, but there are quite a few other “need to know” tips that aren’t as top of mind. We enlisted the help of you(!)—our customers—to provide us with some tips from lessons you’ve learned along the way. Because, we’re all in this together, right? 1. Make sure to bring a copy of your baby's birth certificate. 'I was kicked off my first flight flying with an infant just...