Mom Life Someone posted the question “who taught you how to be a mother”. I responded with “I think some things are learned from women in our lives (the good and the bad; what we want to be and don’t want to be). And then some things come naturally, for me anyway. It’s the motherly … Continue reading Mom; Wife; what does it mean?
Mental Health Matters – Therapy is Imperative
I went through an adjustment period. A period where I was just trying to identify what the heck was going on with me. I was experiencing new emotions and had to rediscover who this “new me” was.
Going BALD
Hair Chronicles Part One So I’m losing my hair due to post-partum shedding. This started about three months after I gave birth. I had a relaxer and my hair texture had changed. No matter what I did to my hair, I was never satisfied. And instead of leaving it alone, like I should have, I … Continue reading Going BALD
Looking forward
There’s this fascination with what “was” or what “used to be”. It’s almost like a high. I don’t know this first hand, but most addicts become addicted to something because they become hooked after the first time. That initial feeling or high is so great, so wonderful, and makes them feel so good, until it … Continue reading Looking forward
Breastfeeding… it’s over
Breastfeeding – the pumping, the stressing and the stuff many moms don’t publicly talk about I’m here… I thought I would be more excited. I haven’t pumped in over a month and I haven’t nursed in exactly one week. I thought the weaning process would be more difficult. Austin actually weaned himself…lol He stopped being … Continue reading Breastfeeding… it’s over
Where are YOU?
When I ask the question – where are you – I’m not talking about your physical location. Let’s consider this question in relation to your purpose in life… your dreams… your goals… your passion. What excites you? What would you do with your life if money wasn’t a factor; if fear wasn’t a factor; if … Continue reading Where are YOU?
Live life NOW!
It’s crazy how death makes us look at life in new light. Sometimes we don’t appreciate life until death happens close to us. We know people will die, heck, we ALL will die, but when it happens and hits close to home, it shocks us; it hurts us; and oftentimes it stills us. We pause … Continue reading Live life NOW!
So, is there a such thing as a fourth trimester?
I’ve heard about the fourth trimester, but I brushed it off and never paid it much attention, since at this point, the baby is no longer inside my body, so why do I care about another trimester? The logic behind this term is that the first 3 months of a baby's life is a big … Continue reading So, is there a such thing as a fourth trimester?
So you say you want a baby, huh?
Being a first time mom is an experience, to say the least. God made sure to give me what I prayed for - a boy; oh the joy! When people ask “how motherhood is going” my response is: “If I’m being honest, some days are great and I love it and other days, I’m like ‘WHAT DID … Continue reading So you say you want a baby, huh?
Birth Story 2016
Pregnancy Let me first start out by saying my pregnancy was amazing! I enjoyed every day, week and month leading up to the birth of my son. I made sure to stay in the best shape I could; I took a 6 week prenatal yoga class (weeks 24 – 30) and did yoga on my … Continue reading Birth Story 2016