by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 20, 2019 | Mommy
Don’t you just love the terrible ones, twos, and threes? I know every stage of motherhood has its own challenges. But there seems to be a special set that come along with the toddler years. I’ve gone through the toddler stage four times already, each time...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 14, 2019 | Mommy
Planning for a newborn can be exhausting and expensive! There’s so much to prepare for, so much to buy. But how do you decide what you really need? What can you get away without having? What will you really, actually use? I’ve had 5 kids, and each time, I realize that...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 12, 2019 | Mommy
Motherhood is filled with lots of emotions. Happiness, anxiety, love, exhaustion, excitement, fear….and the list goes on. There are so many things you learn along the way that you won’t find in a textbook. After having a new baby – no matter how...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 11, 2019 | Mommy
Pregnancy is an exciting time! But it can also be a busy, uncertain one. You’re juggling exhaustion, nausea, body aches, anxiety – all balanced with happiness, pride, anticipation, and fulfillment. We all have different backgrounds to our pregnancies....
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 1, 2019 | Mommy
I once heard a quote: “Having one child makes you a mom, having two children makes you a referee”. As a mom of five, I feel like a referee multiple times a day. I used to think only MY kids couldn’t stand each other. But I hear the same thing from most of the moms I...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Aug 31, 2019 | Doc, Mommy
Hey there! Are you new here? I'm so glad you found your way to my corner of the internet. Here at Wifey Mommy Doc, we're all about simple routines that will help you feel more balanced and less overwhelmed with your everyday tasks. When you're done reading the article...