Archive - The Thick of It

Highly Recommend: Freezer Meal Prep Before Baby Arrives

Plus, some recipes that I've used and loved.

Jun 20 •

Amy Marturana Winderl

The Daycare Transition: Here's How It Went for Us

Kids are so much more resilient than we give them credit for.

Jun 7 •

Amy Marturana Winderl

January 2025

April 2024

Phew, What a Difference a Year Makes

Birthdays are a time for reflection—and mine really got me in my feels this year.

Apr 10, 2024 •

Amy Marturana Winderl

March 2024

"What Are Your Hobbies?" *Stares Blankly*

Do "sleeping" and "staring at the wall in silence" count?

Mar 4, 2024 •

Amy Marturana Winderl

September 2023

Being Sick As a Parent Really Hits Different

Reached a major mom milestone recently: I got COVID.

Sep 15, 2023 •

Amy Marturana Winderl

August 2023

Goodbye, Breastfeeding; Good Riddance, Breast Pump

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month in my own special way.

Aug 14, 2023 •

Amy Marturana Winderl

July 2023

Is My Kid the Only One Struggling With Solids?

I'm just a mom, getting stuck in a comparison trap... classic.

Jul 26, 2023 •

Amy Marturana Winderl

Learning to Let Go of Sleep Anxiety

I can’t remember exactly when it happened, but a few weeks into my daughter’s life, I became obsessed with her sleep. It consumed me. To the point where…

Jul 18, 2023 •

Amy Marturana Winderl

June 2023

Everything Is a Phase

The mantra I repeated multiple times a day for four months.

Jun 28, 2023 •

Amy Marturana Winderl

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