While pregnant with Iris I would complain about the frequent doctor’s visits that were required of me. I had to see my normal obstetrician for regular check ups and a perinatal specialist to check on Iris due to her cleft lip and palate. Near the end of my pregnancy I was going to each doctor … More First Month with a Cleft Baby
When I found out I was pregnant for the second time I felt a sense of calm that originated from experience. I had been through labor and delivery and survived! I knew exactly what to expect this time around and found comfort in that. However, when my 20 week scan arrived I found out that … More Iris’ Birth Story
As a working toddler mom, I don’t always have the energy to take Scarlett out to library activities or group stroller walks. On many weekdays, I like to find activities at home to educate, stimulate, and distract my little one. These activities are not only great for busy working moms, but also for moms with … More Winter Activities for Toddlers at Home
With literally days away from my due date, I have finally finished putting together Iris’ nursery/bedroom! We have assembled her crib in our bedroom because she’ll be sleeping in our room for about a year, but we wanted her to have her own cute play area that will transition to her bedroom when she’s older. … More Iris Nursery Tour!
Pregnancy is hard work, but pregnancy with a toddler running around? That’s straight up exhausting! My mind and body have been feeling the stress of this second pregnancy, but, fortunately, Oh Baby Boxes reached out to me a few weeks ago and filled me in on their awesome company. Oh Baby Boxes is a monthly … More Oh Baby Boxes #treatyoself Review!
Here are a few fun outfit hacks specifically for moms! Nothing grand, these are meant to be last minute because we don’t have time for like embroidery hacks over here. I sat down and thought of all the times I was especially lazy getting ready, but actually felt pretty dang cute! Hope some of these … More Outfit Hacks for Busy & Pregnant Moms
Dear Iris, When I was 19 weeks pregnant with you I had an anatomy scan to check every tiny part of your growing body. This is normally a very exciting milestone in a pregnancy; my doctor told me I could bring as many people as I wanted to view the sonogram in excitement with … More A Letter to My 1 in 700 Daughter
The minute I found out I was pregnant, I couldn’t help but wonder if I was having another little boy or a girl! I was only 4 weeks pregnant when I received my positive test, so I knew I had roughly ten more weeks till we would find out. Naturally, I found myself googling old … More Old Wives Tales vs Reality
For the past three years I have considered myself to be infertile. I had gone through the journey of extensive TTC-ing (trying to conceive for my non-infertile ladies). I had used every gadget from OPK sticks, to the One Step Fertility Monitor, to castor oil, evening primrose oil, Sudafed: you name it, we tried it. … More Natural Pregnancy After Infertility
Going through infertility was the most emotionally distressing part of my life. I could go on and on about the months of highs and lows of hope and despair, but there is one day that stands out like a nasty bruise while going through this journey and that’s Mother’s Day. I will never forget going … More What NOT To Say To Women With Infertility On Mother’s Day
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