After having David (our firstborn), I felt like I was one of the lucky ones who was more or less able to “bounce back” after pregnancy. Don’t get me wrong, there was a lot of work involved. But after David…
How to prepare your toddler for a new baby sibling
If you’ve read our story before, you probably learned that David was a bit of an oopsie baby. We found out we were pregnant with him about 6 months after Josh and I got married. However, after he came into…
How having your second child is different from having your first
YAY YOU’RE HAVING A BABY! The second one, that is. Or maybe you’ve already had him or her. Either way, you have to know that having a baby the second time around is not like the first. There are a…
My Story of Diastasis and Postpartum Recovery
Hey mamas! Today I’m hoping on here to tell you about one of the little issues I’ve been dealing with in my postpartum recovery since Evy was born back in March: Diastasis. But first, let me give you a little…
Are your prenatal vitamins providing everything you need for a healthy pregnancy?
So you’re pregnant. Congratulations! Or maybe you’re looking to become pregnant in the near future. Happy baby making! Either way, a prenatal vitamin is something you’re probably looking into about now and it’s a great thing to start taking even…
Bucketlist Mark-off: Our Boho-Styled Maternity Photos (31 weeks pregnant)
Do you ever scroll through social media or Pinterest and see gorgeous wedding photos, maternity photos, or simply documented “love stories” and think, “Maybe someday!”? Having an amazing maternity session was something that I always thought would be an awesome…
How to Maintain a Fit & Active Lifestyle During Pregnancy
There’s a lot of talk out there about how to maintain a fit and active lifestyle throughout pregnancy. Not one prego out there has ever said, “Na, I’d prefer the elephant feet, tons of weight gain, and bedridden pregnancy that I’ve…