My dad literally told me not to put my body through IVF…fast forward to now and he might be more obsessed with my baby than I am. 😂 #ivfbaby #over40mom #firsttimemom

We ended up having our confinement nanny for two months at $9K a month, so we spent $18,000 on postpartum help. It’s a huge amount of money, but for us, having that support during the first two months of our baby’s life was something we decided was worth prioritizing. For anyone else considering a

Things just hit different when you have a baby later in life. 😂 Some are huge perks, some less than ideal, and some I never thought about until I became a mom myself. No regrets, just a few observations (and an achier back). #momover40 #firsttimemom #over40mom

Since so many people asked how I found my Chinese confinement nanny…here you go! 👶🏻 Word of mouth is your best bet since that’s often how you find the really great nannies, but there are a other options too! And they don’t have to be local—many will travel and stay with you during your confineme

Had a post about how much I paid for a Chinese confinement nanny gain some traction recently, so thought I’d clarify a few things! Here’s what they actually do, why they’re such a big part of traditional Chinese postpartum care, and why they’re different from just hiring a night nanny (and worth ev

Things I think about as a first-time mom over 40 that I don’t always say out loud! 💭 I don’t think there’s a “perfect” age to have a baby, but lately I’ve been thinking a lot about my age, time, motherhood, and the life I lived before her. ✨

Having a Chinese confinement nanny (月嫂) postpartum was such a unique experience, and despite being Chinese, there were so many things I didn’t know going into it! Here are the things I wish I knew—and the tips I’d give anyone considering hiring one after having a baby. #confinementnanny #postpar

I was convinced I wouldn’t need one…then the moment she was born, I instantly regretted it. Thankfully, I found an amazing photographer who was able to squeeze us in when she was around 5 weeks old. 🥹 So grateful to have these little moments captured forever. #newbornphotoshoot #newbornphotograp

Whatever you do, don’t watch Hamnet. Trust me… 😭 #newmom #postpartum