DMERS is a physiological response that happens when your milk lets down. It’s not a mental health condition, and it’s not the same as postpartum depression or anxiety. Instead, it’s tied to the sudden hormonal shifts that occur when your milk releases.

Finding out you’re pregnant can be exciting, nerve-wracking, or even a little surprising. For many moms, those first signs appear before a missed period. The subtle (or not-so-subtle) symptoms can make you wonder, Could this be it?

As moms, we juggle a million things daily. We make countless decisions—some big, some small. But how do we approach those decisions? Do we rely more on thinking or feeling?

“A daughter is God’s way of saying, ‘I thought you could use a lifelong friend.’”

Parenting is a team effort, and both paternal and maternal roles bring something special to the table. Whether you’re parenting as a couple or navigating things solo, understanding the unique contributions of fathers and mothers can help create a nurturing and balanced environment for kids.

This year, take a moment to celebrate the husband who holds it all together. Tell him how much you love the way he reads stories with silly voices, how he keeps the kids laughing, and how he makes your family better just by being himself.