Getting in a low mood is tough. It happens. I often had these moments where I would get in a funk. I still go through them today, they are rare (thankfully!) but I am not perfect. I learned a few months ago how having a positive mind and spirit will absolutely change everything. The following is ... read more
Healthy Habits: Avoid Binge Eating
Whenever I started a new “diet” I had a tough time with binge eating. I would follow the diet perfectly until I got to a point where I would cheat a bit. That bit became a whole meal, the whole meal became a meal and dessert, then I would give up the next day because I already messed up so what was ... read more
Sleep Training Baby in 7 days
If you are constantly waking up in the middle of the night to a baby that is completely fine but is crying to only have you hold them back to sleep, it may be time to consider sleep training. Teaching Jet how to sleep on his own made both our lives easier. We both got more sleep during the night ... read more
How to Support a New Mom
Coming home from the hospital and being a new mom is a time where LOTS of changes are happening. I will mention some things I found or would have found helpful from others around me. 1. Do not make judgments or suggestions unless asked. If a baby is in danger for some reason, of course voice your ... read more
10 Tips for a Smooth Drug-Free Birth
Below are 10 tips I came up with after experiencing my drug-free childbirth. (Tip #5 was the most useful for me!) Every woman will adjust to what works for her during that beautiful moment but this is what personally worked for me. I would love to read more tips or any questions in the comments ... read more
My Drug-Free Birth Story
I gave birth to Jet on a Friday afternoon, my contractions started on Wednesday evening. I began feeling a kind of tingling feeling down below similar to a light cramp before getting your period. I started timing them and they varied from 15 to 20 to 30 minutes apart. Obviously, there was not a ... read more
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