The week leading up to the birth of my son was by far the longest. I didn’t experience any significant physical discomfort the entire pregnancy but during the last week, even walking to the driveway felt like a chore because of my lower back pain. I’ve always had moderate pelvic girdle pain (also ...
My Labor & Birth Story
How to Plan A Budget-Friendly Birthday Party
Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated my daughter’s very first birthday. Happy 1st Birthday Madelyn! While juggling a full-time job, a passion project, an energetic munchkin with an upcoming birthday, and a pregnant belly, time could not have felt more elusive. How did the year fly by this ...
The Most Effective Productivity Tips for the Working Mom
Working, taking care of children, cooking, cleaning, the list goes on. There are countless things to do as a mom, perhaps even more for a working mom ESPECIALLY during a pandemic when work tasks and at-home tasks have to take place all at home. Some of us are no longer able to send our children to ...
10 At-Home Remedies to Combat Morning Sickness
85% of pregnant women are affected by nausea and vomiting due to morning sickness with 3% of pregnant women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum-- a severe form of morning sickness which causes weight loss, dehydration, electrolyte balance, and other physical and psychological side effects ...
Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Coffee?
You’re sitting down for a virtual coffee break with your best friend and both of you are drinking coffee poured into matching best friend coffee mugs. While you might think the only thing different between your coffee and your best friend’s coffee is the brand, that’s most likely not the case. Not ...
