In the real world, personal finances are already challenging to manage—so it’s no surprise that shared finances come with their own set of complexities.

Now, a week into my postpartum journey, I’ve found a simple and supportive rhythm. Here are postpartum care essentials that have been absolute lifesavers during this time

Your daddy knew you existed before I did. We conceived you on Valentine’s Day, and by the time you were just four weeks along, he had already noticed the subtle changes in my body, telling me he thought I was pregnant.

When we first started dating, I asked him how he liked to be romanced. One of his top three answers? Food.