There comes a time in every woman’s life when biology demands choose between having a child -- or a ordering couch with white upholstery. I just got back from Ikea, and my new loveseat is being delivered this week. Conversely, my brave (and fertile) friend Dawn has traded in all of her neutral furnishings for an adorable baby girl. If I had a newborn, I’d obsess over the important things like getting rid of my stretch marks and finding out when I could safely drink an entire bottle of wine. Dawn chose to start a website where she reviews non-toxic, innovative and organic baby products, called Obsessed Moms -- she must not have any stretch marks.
Even though the only thing kicking in my belly is last night’s Indian food, I still love her site. It’s a great resource for baby gifts, but Dawn also recommends innovative products for adults like organic mattresses, DEET-free bug sprays, organic sunblock and radiation-reducing covers for cell phones. Although, in all fairness, when I got to the entry about something called a Nosefrida aspirator -- and mucus, I stopped reading and started looking for throw pillows to match my couch.
I’m grateful for Obsessed Moms because it’s all about helping moms-to-be and moms-right-now, sort through the good, the bad and the ugly baby products. Presently, my sofa is the only addition to my family, but my future has always been a bit of a wild card. One day I may meet a guy and next thing you know, I’ll have more kids than the Duggars – at which point I’ll beg you to smother me to death with my matching throw pillows.
That’s why I’m grateful for Obsessed Moms.