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
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
As a first time parent it is easy to get discouraged. There are so many new things that you have to learn all at once and it is easy to get overwhelmed. You have to learn to change a diaper, properly burp the baby, put a onesie on the baby without suffocating it, and feed … Continue reading Entertainer of the Year & … Diapers?
Stress. Anger. Frustration. Everyone feels it, but only some let it show. I have never been one capable of successfully hiding what I am feeling. Many have described me as being an open book. My thoughts are not only shared through words, but through sighs, facial expressions, and actions. A couple of years ago I … Continue reading Being Positive in a Negative World
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