I'm not going to lie to you, I've been less than inspired and slightly lost for words lately. Straight up, I couldn't find the word inspired when writing this. Between starting school again, a very rough sleep regression, and simply feeling inadequate as a wife and a mother, it's been hard to find the motivation … Continue reading a letter to me, on my worst day
Tag: motherhood
favorite mom approved lunches
As a new mom, I'm always trying to find the quickest way around everything. It's so secret that I hate cooking, so when it comes to kitchen time I try to minimize it the most I can. These few recipes have been my go-tos lately. Quick & tasty, but also not all that bad for … Continue reading favorite mom approved lunches
This is me. This is us. This is you.
In 2015, I gave up all my dreams of being a mommy and a wife. I packed my bags and headed to an island that wasn’t so glorious. Paris Island, land where they make Marines. The Marine Corps had a lot to offer me, but none of it included a family and I was okay … Continue reading This is me. This is us. This is you.
Self Care as a New Mom
Some days are a lot harder than others. Some nights Lucia doesn't sleep.. such as the past two nights. This morning I actually found myself frustrated that she wouldn't go to sleep, which is silly because she's 2 months old and is awake for a reason. So I thought to myself, why am I feeling … Continue reading Self Care as a New Mom
Navigating Postpartum Life
40 weeks. Thats what it takes. For 9 months, your body is slowly changing. Your hormones change and increase, your body slowly expands, you prepare yourself for what is to come once your little angel is here. But what happens next? What happens once the life that grew inside of you, the life that requires … Continue reading Navigating Postpartum Life
Before the Pink Line
To the New Mom, the Seasoned Mom -- All Moms. You. Are. Great. From day one, from the moment you saw that pink line you changed. You changed your eating habits, you changed your sleep pattern, you changed the clothes you wore, and the way you put yourself together in the morning. Your body changed … Continue reading Before the Pink Line
Welcome to the world Lucia Grace
My little love bug surprised us with a sooner-than-expected entrance. As I am very thankful for a whole extra week with her --- here's our slightly comical, slightly frustrating, crazy, amazing birth. So while Justin is in the military and they work all hours of the day, luckily he had been able to come to … Continue reading Welcome to the world Lucia Grace
Learning to love My Pregnant Body
As someone who has struggled with self love, body image issues, and eating disorders, when I found out I was pregnant my first worry was about gaining weight. Of course, there are so many other things during pregnancy that you need to worry about, and gaining weight is suppose to happen... why should I be … Continue reading Learning to love My Pregnant Body
Our Maternity Photoshoot
As a lover of photography myself, I knew I had to get someone amazing to capture this pregnancy. Since we live in a military town *everyone* is a "photographer" ... myself included. But that means lots of options and not necessarily good ones. Don't get me wrong, I have found some amazing photographers and even … Continue reading Our Maternity Photoshoot
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