Posts by Melodie Del Rio
The Dark Side of Motherhood: It Does Get Better
When I was pregnant with my son, I was was incredibly anxious during the entire pregnancy. I had miscarried before and was so worried that my heart would be broken again that I was on constant alert. I felt that if he was born, I would do everything in my power be a good mother.…
Social Comparison: How Do I Stack Up?
Living in San Francisco in 2016 is enough to make the most well-adjusted individual grapple with inadequacy. If you look around, you are likely to see many highly educated, successful, productive and intelligent people. These folks seem to have it all: money, fitness and health, attractiveness, successful careers, loving relationships, well-behaved children, and time to…
You’ve Got This: How Your Family Can Embrace Transition with Baby #2
You are about to welcome baby #2. You think to yourself, “I’ve got this.” But do you? The answer is not a simple one. People always talk about how much harder it is to add another child to your family but it’s an abstract concept when you are expecting your second. The good news is,…