First birthdays are such an incredible milestone for both the parents and birthday babe. Celebrating a year of life, parenting, transition, growth, etc…can be a lot. It is definitely cause for a celebration! In between the party planning or reminiscing it might be a little difficult to decide what your babe really needs for theirContinue reading “1st Birthday Gift Ideas”
Tag Archives: Motherhood
5 Newborn Must Haves
Baby shopping is undeniable one of the most fun parts of pregnancy. Imagining all of the cute outfits you’re going to put your baby in. All of those fancy Montessori toys you’ve seen on Instagram. The cute loungers you HAVE to have. All of that is great and all but totally unnecessary. YUP, I said.Continue reading “5 Newborn Must Haves”
3 Things to Know About Postpartum Recovery
While everyone’s journey is different, especially depending on your labor and delivery experience, there are a few things every new parent should be prepared for following the arrival of their little one. No matter how you bring your baby into this world, you have just underwent a major event and no amount of preparation canContinue reading “3 Things to Know About Postpartum Recovery”
What’s In My (Diaper) Bag?
If you are an over-packer like me, you have come to the right spot! I promise that little human you have does not need 3 outfit changes, 5 pacifiers, & 9 teething toys. Check out my list of diaper bag necessities: Start with a diaper bag that has a ton of pockets! I have thisContinue reading “What’s In My (Diaper) Bag?”
Postpartum: You & Your Mental Health
One of the biggest changes that having a child brings, other than having a whole ass human to keep alive, is the changes to your relationships. Your relationship with your mental health, your partner, your parent(s), your job, your friends, yourself, and your overall relationship with the world. I want to start off this seriesContinue reading “Postpartum: You & Your Mental Health”
7 Postpartum Secrets Nobody Else Will Tell You
Sex If you’re like me you see all these women on pregnancy apps bragging about jumping back in the sack 2 or 3 weeks after popping out a baby. I even saw someone say they had sex IN THE HOSPITAL after delivery. Look ladies, this is not realistic. You just created a human life, shovedContinue reading “7 Postpartum Secrets Nobody Else Will Tell You”
Welcome!
Well, I did it. I officially started a blog. I’m a mom and a wife and a social worker and a daughter and a friend and now a blogger! In my new role I hope to share lessons I’ve learned in my career, share tips about motherhood, and dish the dirty on marriage-with a hintContinue reading “Welcome!”