Many of us feel like we are trying to run the race of parenting all by ourselves. All of our lifestyles may look different, but the truth of the matter is that we all have our own struggles when it comes to parenthood. But the good news is: You were never meant to raise your … Continue reading Finding Community In a Pandemic
It has been two weeks since I delivered my third baby Joshua. He is perfect in every way! My birth experience was surreal (birth story coming soon!) and extremely healing after my past birth experiences. I rode what they call a "birth high" for about a week afterwards. I felt like superwoman. Nothing could bring … Continue reading The Healing Truth
At think at some point in time, we all as moms have a day where we wonder: "HOW DID I GET HERE?" If you suffer from postpartum depression, you may wonder this quite often. But even if you don't, you may still find yourself pondering the same question. Saturday was one of those days for … Continue reading How Did I Get Here?
Every mom has hormones racing through her body all through pregnancy. They help our amazing body grow a little human being and they can give us joy as we anticipate our baby’s arrival. We typically see these hormones present in the form of cravings, mood swings, random crying and more... But what happens to your hormones once your baby is here? Not many people talk about it and many people are blind-sighted by it. I know I was.
“You’re gonna miss this. You’re gonna want this back You’re gonna wish these days, Hadn’t gone by so fast. These are some good times, So take a good look around You may not know it now, BUT YOU'RE GONNA MISS THIS" Ironically enough, this was our class song my graduating year of 2011. Today … Continue reading Life in Fast Forward
Welcome to the world of LuLaRoe! Where leggings are pants, skirts are casual, and a simple cardigan makes you look fabulous! Founded in 2013, LuLaRoe is still semi-new to the market, but it is growing fast! This company was created not only to develop cute clothing for women, but also to create a way for … Continue reading Roe Roe Roe Your Clothes: An Insider’s Scoop on LuLaRoe!
Ever have those weeks where you wonder "maybe I'm just meant to stink?" If you're a mom, most likely you know exactly where I'm going with this, if you're not yet a mom... keep reading because one day you will be. I hate showers... I LOVE baths. As if two days isn't enough, try three days … Continue reading Impromptu Bath Rant
When you get frustrated count to ten. Then what? Everything magically gets better? Your baby stops screaming, your dogs stop barking, your husband is home and you find yourself in a hot bath without a care in the world? Not exactly. But after counting to ten, or twenty, or fifty (everyone is different) you’ll find … Continue reading 1…2…3…4…5… You Get The Picture.
Becoming a first time mom was such an exciting thing, but also a very scary concept to me. I don't know about you, but during the weeks leading up to the birth of my daughter I kept my nose in my phone trying to read every piece of advice offered on Pinterest. There was … Continue reading 10 Things You Need BEFORE Delivery.
The Posh n’ Plush Nursing Pillow helped keep me from saying “I QUIT” to breastfeeding. A little back-story so you can fully appreciate the help I found with the Posh n’ Plush pillow: From day one, my sweet girl and I had a hard time with breastfeeding. I had a C-section, so finding a comfortable … Continue reading You Need the Magic Pillow: Posh n’ Plush
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