CategoryMotherhood

Ever have one of “those” days? If you’re a busy mom like me, I bet you have them more often than you care to admit. Those days when nothing seems to go right, you’re not feeling well, your kids are going crazy, or you’re struggling with mom guilt. When I have one of those days, I need a pick-me-up. So today, I’m sharing with you five blog posts to read when you need a good dose of mommy-encouragement. Why Failing […]

Bed-sharing is a controversial topic among parents of young babies. Every parent wants to bond with their child, and many believe that bed-sharing is the way to do it. But is it safe? *Disclaimer: I realize this is a hot-button topic, so I ask that any comments be civil and respectful. Rude, disrespectful comments and those containing vulgar or profane language will be deleted.* Why bed-sharing is appealing It’s the middle of the night and you’re up once again to […]

Ya’ll, breastfeeding is hard. Whoever said it’s “natural” and “easy” was a moron. When my son was born, I knew in my head that breastfeeding could potentially be hard, but I was not prepared for just how hard it actually was. There were days (and especially nights) that I thought there was no way I could do it. But I stuck with it, and eventually came to love breastfeeding. Before we continue, I want to take a moment to say […]

Any mom will tell you that motherhood changes you. As I get further and further from my pre-baby life, I sometimes forget what it was like back then. So today, I’m going to reminisce and tell you about what I did in my pre-mom life, and how it all changed when I joined the mom club. How I imagined my future during college I’ve always been super driven; I love setting goals and crushing them. That’s why, when I was […]

My husband and I decided early on in my pregnancy that we didn’t want to find out our baby’s gender. As it turns out, it’s a little difficult to create a gender-neutral nursery. The majority of baby products come in either pink or blue! But we did it, and I couldn’t be happier with the result! From junk room to nursery (and it only took three years) We were over-the-moon excited to find out we were pregnant after struggling with […]

The idea of combining pets and babies is intimidating and stressful for some people. Many couples choose to get a dog or cat before they have kids so they can “practice.” While this seems like a great idea, raising babies is nothing like raising pets, just saying. So what do you do when you actually decide to bring a baby into the mix? Our “little” pet family I love animals and have ever since I was a kid. I even […]

I know you’ve been there, mama. Your baby finally fell asleep after what seems like forever. You have a minute to yourself to take a quick shower or do a load of laundry or dishes. But then you hear it through the monitor: that fateful cry. It’s all you can do to keep from crying yourself. Why won’t he just sleep?! Trust me, I’ve been there more times than I can count, especially when my little guy was brand-new. I’ve […]

Alright mama, you have a beautiful, brand-new baby and you’re wondering how on earth you will ever keep up with your household while you’re sleep deprived, learning how to breastfeed, and adjusting to this new life. It can be overwhelming and maybe you feel like you’re in over your head. Well, fear not, because I’m here to help you learn how to manage household chores as a new mom. These are a few things I wish someone would have told […]

Many women don’t even know they are living with PCOS. The wide range of symptoms can be attributed to many other things unless someone pays attention.

I love being outside in the spring and early summer. The air is so fresh, the trees are in bloom, and the grass smells so nice. When I had my baby, I worried that I wouldn’t spend as much time outside, but it turns out there are a bunch fun outdoor activities you can do with your little one. Outdoor time is important for baby (and you!) As a stay-at-home mama, I know how easy it is to stay inside […]