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…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #beatsensitivityfast #CollectiveBias With my first pregnancy, I’ll admit that I slacked in the oral care field. Morning sickness made it almost unbearable to brush my teeth, and some nights, I was just too exhausted to give a darn! But,…
I just had a miscarriage….. Writing these words doesn’t make it seem any more real. Almost as if I am documenting someone else’s heartbreaking journey. I was one of those women that waited to share the news, “just in case,” but never actually thought it would happen to me. We finally decided to announce our…
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Let’s be open, boobs. Hey girls, it’s me. I am writing this with tears in my eyes while giving my baby his first bottle of formula. Earlier today I had yet another weight check for the baby and an appointment with a lactation consultant surrounded by “Breast Is Best” posters and fliers letting my know…
If you have done it, you know that breastfeeding is no easy task- especially when you are just starting out. There are sore, cracked, and blistered nipples and your back and neck ache from bending over yourself to see if they are latching. But just when you feel like quitting, it all seems to work…
After giving birth- which is the most incredible experience of my life so far- I expected to feel over the moon 24/7. But, within just a few short hours, I was slapped with the reality that is not 100% the case. Now, don’t get me wrong, I was completely in love and excited about finally…
Okay, I’ll admit, in the past I have been one of those people that jump on board with the “new year, new me” thing, and end up horribly disappointed a few weeks later. Especially with the fact that I have just had a baby, I will NOT be promising to have my shit together, eat…
As many of you may know, my husband and I welcomed our first child into our lives last month! While we were originally expecting a New Year’s Eve baby, we were both shocked and pleasantly surprised that I would be induced three weeks early due to high blood pressure. I was super excited that we…
This is a sponsored conversation from Mums the Word Network and The Stork OTC. All opinions are my own. #GettingPregnant & #StorkOTC As I’m sure many of you may know, starting a family is a wee bit more difficult than the movies make it seem. Sometimes, it can seem impossible. You’ve read all of the…
Sometimes, you need a timeout Between an occupation, friends, and family, life just gets busy. No matter the week, month, or quarter, a break is always needed. But where is the time? Unfortunately, time won’t magically appear to fix your self-care needs. Thankfully, there are easy ways to destress at home as well. Here…
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RegisteringForBaby #CollectiveBias I am now 30 weeks pregnant, and I think it is finally settling in we are going to be having a baby! Along with that comes the realization of all the preparation such as baby showers,…