One of the most used phrases with new moms is, “don’t forget to sleep when baby sleeps”. Most mom’s response to that is, “yeah, right, thanks”. Why can’t you just sleep when baby sleeps? Most clients I work with have a really hard time getting sleep postpartum. It is important to remember that your body […]
Category Archives: Quick Tips
Tips for Making Frozen Food Healthier
I have been loving the trader joes Indian meals especially the butter chicken and samosas. It really is a problem. Eating frozen meals like this is my way of eating out. Since I am allergic to MSG I can’t eat at any fast food restaurants so when I am wanting something warm and savory like […]
Top 3 Books to Read While Pregnant!
Let’s talk about Labor/Delivery, breastfeeding, and vaccines! Find out my top 3 books that I read while I was pregnant and am going back to this time around! Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth: http://amzn.to/2nixNaA Nursing Mother’s Companion: http://amzn.to/2n05V8v The Vaccine Book: http://amzn.to/2nirRyh Power of a Praying Parent: http://amzn.to/2nirZxL Power of a Praying Wife: http://amzn.to/2nOaqY3 […]
Surviving First Trimester – Three First Trimester Pregnancy Tips
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Redefining “woman”
Today is International Women’s Day. I have never felt more like a woman today than ever before. My day started at 6 AM by breast feeding my three month old child. From there I ran some errands with him which included my last visit to the lactation specialist office. When I got home I continued to ponder […]
To my friends during my pregnancy: An open letter
Dearest friend, I’m sorry I have not placed you as a priority in the recent weeks/months. The reality is, I can hardly keep myself as a priority at this time. Everything in my life changed the day I found out I was expecting my first child and I have been fighting to figure out how […]
To My Husband During Pregnancy: An Open Letter
Note: Be sure to check out my Nutrition & Birth/Postpartum Doula services on the home page HERE Dearest Husband, I can’t count the amount of things that you do right. You serve me daily and would drop anything to be by my side. During this season of our life things are changing quickly and unfortunately […]
Pregnancy Affirmations: First Trimester
Here is some affirmations I wrote during my 7th week of pregnancy. I hope some of these could help my readers during their first trimester! Writing out affirmations when I was feeling anxious really helped put things into perspective. ——————————— I am 7ish weeks along and full of anxiety. So much is passing through my […]
Tips on Keeping Your Fridge Organized
Hello! Keeping my fridge clean is actually quite important to me. Not only does it make it easy to find what you need and helps food not go bad, but it saves a lot of money. I use these practices not only in my own home, but also in the kitchen I manage at Mercy […]
Anniversary: Expectation Vs. Reality
When I think of my 3 year anniversary here is what I picture: Wake up in the morning to a lovely breakfast together. We head off to work and text/e-mail each other throughout the day with gross lovey-dovey stuff. Once we both are off work we go home and get ready for a romantic evening […]