Last month was Little Man's third vacation in his life and his first time on a plane. Part of me thought I was crazy for taking a 9 month old on 4 flights (each way had a layover) in the middle of March, but I would do it again. He was an amazing travel buddy! … Continue reading Baby, Vacations, Anxiety, and the Unexpected
Pregnancy, Babies, and Mental Health: My Experience
Disclaimer: While I am a therapist, I am not in a position to give you advice and this is based on my own experience. My advice to you: if you are concerned about your mental health, please consult a doctor or mental health professional. I will also add a list of resources at the bottom … Continue reading Pregnancy, Babies, and Mental Health: My Experience
The Postpartum Body Breakdown in Kohls Featuring a Fussy Baby
I am the Matron of Honor in my sister's wedding coming up in April and it is coming up quickly. All of a sudden, it's only a little over two months away and I need to get my dress fitted. Of course, being 7 months postpartum, my old strapless bra and shapewear don't fit well … Continue reading The Postpartum Body Breakdown in Kohls Featuring a Fussy Baby
Survive (And Love) the First Six Months of Parenthood: The Must-Haves for a Registry
Little Man is 10 days away from 7 months old and I wanted to take this time (during nap time) to reflect on what baby registry items were worth their weight in gold. Please bear in mind that Little Man was born in June in New England so his first 6 months of life included … Continue reading Survive (And Love) the First Six Months of Parenthood: The Must-Haves for a Registry
Surviving Postpartum (In a Pandemic) & Must-Have Items for Postpartum
Little Man is now over 6 months old and I am finally getting around to what I used postpartum. Most of what I got from the hospital, I ended up not using (peri bottle and mesh underwear). Prior to going into the hospital, I created two postpartum recovery baskets (one for each bathroom in our … Continue reading Surviving Postpartum (In a Pandemic) & Must-Have Items for Postpartum
New Year’s Resolutions as a Mom to a 6 Month Old
Little Man is now an 18-pound healthy 6-month-old boy. He is currently working on learning to eat solid food. He enjoys holding the food and sucking on it but is still figuring out that he needs to swallow it. He has gotten pretty confident in sitting up on his own for short periods of time … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions as a Mom to a 6 Month Old
6 Weeks Postpartum: Showing Yourself Some Love
It has been 6 weeks since I gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby boy. In that time, I have worn a bikini twice. Yesterday, was exactly 6 weeks since birth and I wore a bikini to a family get-together. My body doesn't look like it did prior to getting pregnant with Little Man. I … Continue reading 6 Weeks Postpartum: Showing Yourself Some Love
Fed is Best: When Self Care is the Best for You and Baby
It is World Breastfeeding Week so my Tiktok and Instagram are full of people talking about breastfeeding: the good and the difficult. I have been breastfeeding Little Man exclusively since birth, just about six weeks ago. Our breastfeeding journey, though, has not been without struggles. The first couple days were almost impossible. My nipples were … Continue reading Fed is Best: When Self Care is the Best for You and Baby
One Year Since the Miscarriage
July 7th was one year since my D&C. Sitting with my son on the couch while he napped, I was able to reflect on this past year and everything that has happened since. Bean would have been 5ish months old had I not miscarried, but I also wouldn't know Little Man. After the loss of … Continue reading One Year Since the Miscarriage
Little Man’s Unexpected Early Arrival
Little Man was born one week ago, at 39 weeks, due to pre-eclampsia. It started as a normal week. On Thursday the 25th, we had a doctor's appointment and found that my blood pressure was still high. They did an ultrasound to check on him and had me do blood work to check for pre-eclampsia. … Continue reading Little Man’s Unexpected Early Arrival