Becoming a mom is an incredible experience. You spend 9 months making a little human, patiently waiting for their arrival, carefully planning how it will all happen. We all know it probably won’t go as planned; but we try to plan anyway because this moment needs to be perfect. I was blessed and had the […]
An honest look back in time. My daughter was born on November 13, 2015. This means that the holiday season brings about a new kind of nostalgia for me. Every Thanksgiving, I think back to that first Turkey Day with a barely two-week-old where my husband and I refused to go to anyone’s house for […]
Having a baby is a big change for the whole family. That includes our fur children! Our dogs have a special place in our homes and our hearts and while our relationship did change when we brought baby home, they are still an important part of the family. My dogs knew before we did that […]
My firstborn was delivered by cesarean in another country after seventeen hours of labor. The whole first-time mom experience was quite traumatic for me. I was absolutely unprepared for what was unfolding before my eyes during the laboring hours. My firstborn baby, Morgan, decided to come out earlier than her due date, right when I […]
Most expecting mothers look forward to watching their belly grow throughout their pregnancies. We see mothers-to-be share their progress pictures on social media as each week and/or month goes by. For many women, something about the way we think of and see our bodies changes once the baby is born. While more and more woman […]
That’s right mama it’s one month later, after what I thought was an uncomplicated delivery (in my opinion) and my pregnancy test is still saying POSITIVE! Wait, what, how can this be? So many thoughts rushed through my head as I sit and rocked my sweet 5 lb 10 oz baby girl…and hemorrhaged. I don’t […]
Getting ready to bring life into this world is one of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking experiences ever! You cannot wait to meet your little bundle of joy. Can’t help but wonder who he/she will look like. Looking forward to that brand new baby smell. The cuddles and kisses that await are priceless! As the […]
