Cliché you may say, that infamous African proverb,"It takes a whole village to raise a child." Do I agree? Somedays. Do I disagree? Somedays. It's one of those sayings that can cause some big dramatic uproar on the parenting...
As I entered through the hospital doors, walked down the short hall to maternity, and headed into the labor and delivery room, I was filled with a million different emotions ranging from fear to excitement to anticipation. Sure I had borrowed informational...
When first finding out you're expecting, there's a date mentioned at the initial OB appointment that is months down the road yet controls your life from then on out. Your baby’s due date quickly becomes the end point for your pregnancy countdown. You...
Babies may have tiny noses, bitty hands and little feet, but those sweet bundles of joy can certainly pack a big punch when it comes to impacting a budget.
It literally knocked the wind out of me the first time...
Heels Be Damned – this is My Authentic Motherhood
Let me start off by saying that I love high heels. There was a point in my life where I think I could run in high heels. This was also the...
I have always been aware that people have their own opinions on topics, but never did I realize just how adamant others are at sharing said opinions until I found myself expecting.
As a first time mom-to-be, I can honestly...
Choosing which brand of swaddle or baby carrier to register for can certainly be overwhelming, but navigating all the celebrations that come along with expecting can be an entirely new challenge in itself. Push Presents, Diaper Parties, and Babymoons...
I'll be the first to admit, sometimes I fall victim to the thinking that I need to be Super Mom all of the time.
That my kids need to be entertained all the time, that I need to have a...
So I was reading one of those Facebook articles (you know the ones that suck you in and suggest other ones and you end up on there for hours…..yeah)
This one was 17 Myths about Motherhood. As I was reading,...
I am not a runner, a swimmer, or a huge fan of lifting weights. I do however love pulling out my yoga mat regularly and enjoy a pilates class. As a postpartum doula, seeking out places for my clients prenatal and...
This photo is more than just a picture to me, it captures a very special moment. It was the second I knew my husband Matt, was going to be an amazing dad. Notice that I didn’t say father. I...
Before having kids, shopping for clothes is a breeze. Do you like the outfit? Does it fit you? Perfect, I'll buy it!
After becoming a mom, things get a bit more complicated…
Look into a new mom’s closet and you are...
Baby-Wearing: Ring Slings, Carriers & Wraps Oh My!
How in the world do you know what to buy…
I love baby gear. ALL baby gear - so baby-wearing contraptions are no exception! When I had my 1st - I knew I...
If you didn't know, May is International Doula month. We celebrate a lot of things related to motherhood in May and this is no exception for me. I'm incredibly proud to have the honor of being a postpartum doula...
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