Here’s to you, Mom – my advice, thoughts and opinions in a series of open letters:
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C-Section Mama: What to Expect and My Tips
Since having Layla via scheduled c-section in 2021, I’ve had several friends ask for my thoughts, experience, and any tips or tricks for things I might do differently if I needed another c-section! It goes without saying that your experience could be totally different from mine, your birthing center have different policies, or you may… Read more
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Dear Mom: Get Out, Get Wet!
Dear Mom, If you asked my toddler, today we were having a terrible, rotten, no-good, very bad day! After having a sweet and quiet morning of snuggling and reading stories we did a complete 180 and we were having a lot of really big feelings for any reason (and no reason) at all. One of… Read more
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Layla’s Birth Story
I went into my first pregnancy with a feeling of calm confidence – whether that came from a very type-A deep dive of research for all things pregnancy and childbirth or just knowing that the lifelong dreams of becoming a mother were coming to fruition, I really might never know! At the time we lived… Read more
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Welome to My Blog!
Welcome to my first blog post! What a weird thing to actually type out after thinking about starting a blog at some point or another over the last decade! So, here’s what I’m thinking…I already have a nice, neat little About Me page for the blog, but I want to dive into what I hope… Read more
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Dear Mom: Your Hands are Full
Dear Mom, “Wow, you sure do have your hands full” a stranger says as they walk by. It always feels a little sharp, not quite a compliment. But what they really mean when they tell you you must have your hands full is: You have EVERYTHING. Right here. In your lap, in your arms, tugging… Read more
Strength and Grits 