You need to make a self care plan The moment your child is born, they become your life. When they’re happy, you’re happy, and when they’re sad, you’re sad. Buying things for them or taking them places they like to go to becomes your new version of fun. But that’s not all…there’s the running of […]
For some reason, every pregnant woman receives a boatload of pregnancy advice… unwanted comments and comments. You would think we have a big red arrow pointing to ourselves reading “I NEED ADVICE”. From labor horror stories to the “Are you sure you’re only 14 weeks?!”, it’s safe to say most pregnant women will encounter these at […]
In women’s health news, you may have heard of PCOS, but you may not be sure what it means. I experienced my own journey with this over the years that made me think I was never going to be able to have kids. It took quite a while to get pregnant with my first child, […]
Alright….so let’s talk furniture and home decor for a second. The right kind of furniture can make you feel like you’re living in a magazine…but the wrong kind can leave you feeling like you live in a frat house! Let me tell you something…when I moved to Northern Ireland to live with my now-husband, he […]
There’s something about packing your hospital bag that makes reality really sink in. It’s both exciting (“I’m almost going to meet my baby!”) and a little anxiety-inducing (“I’m going to be going through labor soon!”). The first time I had to pack a hospital bag I felt intimidated…you’ll find many extensive lists online of what […]
What are macros and how many do I need? If you’ve read any health article, I’m sure you’ve heard of macros. You know you need them, you know you should count them, but what are they? A new type of health food? Nope. A kind of protein supplement? You’re getting warmer. Before you start counting […]
I’m strolling through Target with my toddler and baby, both sitting nicely in the cart, when a sweet lady compliments me on how lovely and well-behaved they are. I smile politely and thank her, while in my head I’m laughing to myself. We do make a cute picture, but really, if only she knew how […]
I’ve been a busy mom for two years now, and that’s been enough time to learn some inevitable truths of motherhood. I have two beautiful kids, a toddler and a baby. Take it as advice for those of you who are still pregnant, and those of you who have kids, you’ll find yourself nodding along […]
When it comes to the health of your “below the belt” area, it can be embarrassing to talk about it. If you feel this way, then know you are not alone. The Women’s Health Initiative study found that about 44-percent of women have some degree of prolapse. So, don’t be afraid to mention any discomfort […]
Many women experience a little bit of “the baby blues” after birth. After all, being woken up by a baby crying at 2 a.m. for the fourth time in one night would be trying for anyone. A little bit of the blues or some minor mood swings are normal in the postpartum period; your body […]
