Motherhood

The Emotional Price Of Parenthood

The Emotional Price Of Parenthood

When I got married to my sweet husband we had a plan! I was on birth control and we were thrilled to start our married life together. I was starting a new job, and at the time we had a long term plan to wait two or three years to have children. We were thrilled about the prospect of having a growing family within the next few years but the idea of relishing in newlywed bliss was something we were very much looking forward to.

No one tells you that birth control can sometimes fail. And sometimes user error is the reason for that failure. And sometimes the user doesn't even realize that they are the reason for the failure. 

I was the user that failed to use the birth control correctly and therefore, one day, I realized that something wasn't right. My breakfast smelled terrible and it was making me gag. That had never happened before. (click here to read more!)

Using a Menstrual Cup After Baby

Using a Menstrual Cup After Baby

Menstrual Cup. 

Just typing it makes me shudder a little bit. 

I was hesitant to use a menstrual cup for around 4 years. When I first heard of them, they were attached to the name "diva Cup." Diva cup? I'm no diva! That does not sound like something I would ever be interested in. I'll stick with my tampons, thanks. 

Then one day, in preparation for my first postpartum period with my second baby, I was hanging out at Tiny Feet BOutique and talking to some friends. They began discussing the menstrual cup that the store sold and I was totally grossed out. Then someone said "you only have to empty and clean it once or twice a day!" I went from grossed out to intrigued in seconds! (Click to read more!)

World Breastfeeding Week- Supporting and Celebrating Women

World Breastfeeding Week- Supporting and Celebrating Women

This week is World Breastfeeding Week. If you've ever had a human child come out of your body, you've been asked the question "are you going to breastfeed?" This is important information for care providers as they are responsible for the health of you and your child and its important to know how your sweet baby will be fed. You've also most likely been told the risks and benefits of breastfeeding vs formula feeding. Heres the thing that you aren't told: (Click here to read more!)

I thought I was Invincible and Now I'm Sunburnt

I thought I was Invincible and Now I'm Sunburnt

I thought I was invincible. 

I spent the day at Worlds of Fun, the amusement park, with my husband, for our 5 year wedding anniversary celebration. 

I didn't wear sunscreen. 

Now I'm sunburnt and it hurts to raise my eyebrows. 

I thought I would share some wisdom with you on how to NOT get sunburnt at an amusement park and have a great time doing it!

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