Becoming a new Mom is very overwhelming. Not only are you trying to navigate this new chapter in your life, but you are constantly bombarded with all sorts of information, products, gadgets and gizmos. Deciphering them all is a challenge in itself, so I wanted to put together a list of 10 products that have gotten me through the last couple of months (or helped make them more fun). 1) Willow Baby Stroller Cover: If you follow me on social media, you know Elia and I are always on the go. Since ... [ Read More ]
Why I Stopped Breastfeeding (and why that’s OK)
Before I begin this post, I want everyone reading this to be aware of 3 things: 1. I am not against breastfeeding. I think it is one of the most beautiful and wonderful things you can do for your child. I also understand it's many benefits. 2. We women need to support each other despite our differences in opinions and lifestyle. This is not a forum for lecturing or judgement. Please do not use the comment section as such. This post is meant to help those struggling to feel empowered to do ... [ Read More ]
Owlet: How a Little Sock can Help out Big Time
Before Elia was born, I had all these big plans to get her started in her crib right away. I never understood why parents would ever want their baby to sleep in the same room as them let alone next to them in a bassinet. Then, I had a baby and everything changed. The night we came home from the hospital I couldn't imagine ever putting Elia in her nursery down the hall. I felt like I needed her right next to me all the time. I kept worrying that if I left her alone she would cry and I ... [ Read More ]
5 Things that got me through my 1st month as a Mom
I can't believe my little Elia is already a month old! It's such a weird feeling because I honestly can't remember my life before her. It's confusing, intense and amazing all at the same time. Navigating this new chapter in my life has been one of the more difficult things I've ever done. Over the past few weeks, I've had some major failures and awesome successes. Some days I feel like super woman and others (when she's having an inconsolable meltdown), I feel like I'm the most horrible ... [ Read More ]
My Birth Story
I am so excited to welcome my beautiful little girl, Elia Harper (pronounced Uh-LEE-Ah). She was born July 23rd at 9:30 pm. Elia was 7lbs 11ounces and was 21 inches long! I wanted to share my birth story with you because I know many of you are currently pregnant or plan to be at some point and had lots of questions. I'm giving you a heads up now, I don't hold back on the details! :) Here we go... It was July 22nd and I had just come home from the Taste of River North. My due date was the ... [ Read More ]
I’ve got a bun in the oven (and I’m not even cooking)!
Hey guys! I know it's been a while, but I've been cooking up something pretty cool these past three months. Surprise! I'm pregnant :). Truth be told, this has literally been one of the most difficult times of my entire life. As I sit here now, a little over 12 weeks pregnant, I'm finally able to reflect back over the last few months with a smile... Rewind back to week 6. I could barely get out of bed. I kept reading that it was going to get better. They told me soon enough I'd feel better ... [ Read More ]