Are you expecting? Check out these 25+ tasty pregnancy drinks for pregnant women and indulge! When it comes to drinks for pregnant women, many people seem to think you’re stuck with a lemonade or ginger ale- but that’s just not true! There are so many non-alcoholic drinks for pregnant women (also known an “preggatinis“) that…
Miscarriage is without a doubt the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. Twice. I quickly realized that I needed several forms of self care after miscarriage to survive emotionally and physically each time. Everyone is going to heal from miscarriage differently, emotionally and physically. This is why it is so important to…
I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. I am purely sharing my experiences in hopes to break stigmas surrounding miscarriage. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to your healthcare provider. Wondering what you should expect with your first period after D&C? If you’re reading this, first, I am…
Pregnancy isn’t always smooth sailing. From body aches to sleep struggles, each trimester can bring different kinds of discomfort. While most expect these changes, few realize how much they affect posture, balance, and even mood. A gentle shift in weight can lead to sore hips. Changing hormone levels may trigger new tension in the back…
What is a nursing vacation? What is a nursing vacation you ask? Whelp, a nursing vacation is not a vacation from nursing like I originally thought, and maybe would even welcome in this moment. A nursing vacation is a full day (or two if you can) that you spend with your baby prompting them…
Your Period and Breastfeeding Milk Supply Breastfeeding can be HARD. And something that makes it even harder is struggling with low milk supply, or the constant worry that your little one may not be getting enough through exclusively breastfeeding or pumping. The possibility of low milk supply is one of the many, many things I…
Writer’s note: this was written during some of my darkest times and published at a later date. If you are not religious or find this content uncomfortable, please skip. These entries are meant to help others through their own experiences since most miscarriage topics are viewed as “taboo” and only focus on optimistic outlooks with…
Homemade Gripe Water Recipe This homemade gripe water made life SO much better for us! Everything about my baby boy was so perfect from the very beginning. He is adorable, breastfeeds very well, and hardly cries- just looks at you with his dark blue eyes. I wondered how I got so lucky, and wondered what…
How To Host A Silly String Gender Reveal With our second baby, we wanted to do something super fun for our gender reveal. And in the times of Covid-19, we wanted to keep it small and socially distanced as well. What better way to do that than with a silly string gender reveal?! Everyone will…
Did you know you can shower a baby?! I didn’t until I hear my mom say she used to do it with her kids. Take a look below for some helpful tips to shower a baby! One of my absolute favorite parts of the newborn stage is bathing with my baby as a new mom….
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Guys- this pregnancy is absolute night and day from the pregnancy I had with my son. Aaaaand…… Maybe not in the best ways. 😂 For starters, this is my first successful pregnancy after recurrent miscarriage, and that has weighed pretty heavily on me especially during the first 20 weeks. This is one of the main…