Congratulations. You’ve been chosen to give birth during a worldwide unprecedented pandemic outbreak. But not as a punishment. As a token of your strength. As a token of your child’s strength. No more physical than mental. “You are not being tested of your strength, you are showcasing it.” Every pregnant mom right now and moms that just gave birth are…
By popular demand, here are the two vegan cake recipes I used when making my daughter’s first birthday cakes! For Bridget’s actual birthday, it was on my heart that I wanted her first cake to be made with love by mama. They will forever hold a special place in my heart. I’ll always cherish my memories baking them from scratch (even…
Whether you’re looking for a milk alternative because of allergies or preference, there are tons of options on the market. WHICH MILK ALTERNATIVE IS BEST? As you know if you have a toddler, once they’re 1-year-old, they’re supposed to switch over to solely drinking cow’s milk from formula or breast milk. (Of course you can give them breast milk as…
I shared with y’all on Instagram the other month that we’ve unfortunately been dealing with a food allergy for Bridget. I am sharing our story in hopes of 1. helping spread knowledge in recognizing if your little one is suffering from one and you don’t realize it. Sometimes it can be super noticeable and sometimes not so much. The quicker you are aware of…
Here are my can’t live without baby items we’ve used during Bridget’s first three months of the newborn stage! It can be so difficult being thrown into the newborn world of baby must-haves, so I hope this helps you! xoxo SLEEP DockATot Deluxe+ Extra Dock A Tot Covers – The DockATot Deluxe+ comes with a cover included. You…
BIRTH PLAN, EPIDURAL, CORD BLOOD & MORE. Let’s make it very clear right off the bat I am NOT a doctor providing medical advice or some amazing expert in childbirth. (Although, every mom out there totally deserves to feel like superwoman after birthing a child, so high fives to all of you and know you ARE an expert in YOUR story!) …
Bridget’s first breath took ours away. “Babies are a bit of stardust blown by the hands of God. Lucky the woman who knows the pangs of birth, for she has held a star.” -Larry Barretto “At the time a child is born, the mother is born too. She had never existed before that moment. There was a woman, but…
For anyone who has dreamt and created their ideal nursery, you know what a labor of love it is! My heart explodes when I swing open her door to see that labor of love that perfectly came to fruition. There is nothing sweeter than your precious little girl’s nursery. Although, I’m sure actually having her in it makes it a million…
I was so worried being on bed rest would take away the joy of the end of my pregnancy. I’ve felt so perfect for 8 months, running around like normal, doing everything I can for her, setting up her sweet nursery, and organizing away for her arrival. I’ve loved every moment so much that all of a sudden I became so worried that I…
SYMPTOMS, ADVICE, EATING HABITS, WORKING OUT, IMMUNE SYSTEM & MORE I can’t believe I’m in my third trimester already! Before I sneak too far away from the second trimester, I want to make sure I write this up for y’all! (Like I did for my first trimester) 🙂 Before we get started, I’ll share my high and low…
