Loving the Postpartum Body

Dear Postpartum Body

My body is one of a kind. I struggle to accept who she is, how she acts, what she looks like. She does so much for others and for me, yet all of that is overshadowed by doubt, fear, and self-sabotage...
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Simple Birth Plan Checklist

A birth plan is a document written by you that outlines your choices and preferences during labor, delivery and postpartum. It helps to communicate to nurses and health practitioners what you would want to happen in emergencies and regular routines...
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Hospital Bag Packing List

Things You Need in Your Hospital Bag Packing List

You are getting ready to do the unimaginable and give birth to a beautiful human being.... or two! And it’s time to pack your hospital bag, yet as a first-time mom you don’t know what to expect. Don’t worry, we outline everything you need in your hospital bag and much more in this blog post...
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Baby proofing marriage

Baby Proofing Your Marriage + Exercises to Start Today

Having a baby is not easy, and it can put even the strongest of relationships to the test. But some simple steps before and/or after having a baby can be the ultimate way to baby proofing your marriage to withstand even the worst of storms...
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10 Things I Wish I Knew About Postpartum

What I wish I knew about postpartum

I thought I was prepared for my postpartum journey, until I was in the midst of it and struggling. I survived (somehow) and thought I was prepared for my second journey. But even then, I made some BIG mistakes that caused me some physical and mental damage. So here is everything what I wish I knew about postpartum...
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Dear Lonely Mom: 7 Tips to Overcome Loneliness

It was ironic, with my baby I was never alone, but yet I was lonely. This was the biggest shock of motherhood and resulted in quite a few teary down pours while curled up in my bed. I honestly couldn’t think of the last time I was truly “alone”, yet the loneliness was gnawing away at my self-identity and robbing me of any happiness I had when spending the days alone with my baby...
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