The pressure to create picture-perfect moments seems to have reached new heights, leaving me feeling incredulous about the unrealistic standards set for new parents.

Pregnancy is an incredible journey that often gets romanticized, leaving many of us feeling like we didn't quite measure up to the blooming, radiant image portrayed in the media. The truth is, pregnancy is different for every woman.

The sheer volume of baby products available out there left us feeling dizzied and, frankly, a bit cynical. Did we really need all of these things, or were we being swept up in a consumerist frenzy that seemed to accompany the arrival of a new family member?