This will be our second year hosting both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hosting the holidays was something I had dreamed about doing for years. Growing up, my grandmother used to host the holidays and I used to look forward to the whole family getting together to enjoy dinner together in my grandparent’s small but cozy dining room. After my grandparents passed away, my godmother picked up the hosting, but once I got married, it was passed down to me. As stressful…
Julia just recently turned 4 months old and I have been thinking of some of the things that have really helped us get through these first few months (besides the obvious diapers, wipes, etc.). So I thought I would share 5 essential products that I would recommend to a new mom. Velcro Swaddle First on the list is a velcro swaddle. These have been a LIFE SAVER for us, and Julia is only just now starting to transition out of…
Who doesn’t love Christmas time? I think we can all agree that Christmas has the most magic when you’re a child, but when you become a parent, that magic comes back through your children. This year is Julia’s very first Christmas, and while she will only be a bit over four months old, I’m already thinking about some traditions I would love to start and maintain over the years. When I was a child, one tradition that we had was…
Photo Credit: Erin Kavanaugh Photography Disclaimer/Trigger Warning: This birth story contains details of a traumatic birth. This may be triggering or frightening for some people. However, the reason I decided to share my story is because I believe people need to know that these things can happen and sometimes there are red flags. But how are you supposed to know what they are if you never hear these stories? I read so many pregnancy books. So many birth stories. None…