There are many aspects to a postpartum journey that I never thought about during pregnancy. The first year after having Valentina felt like one big learning curve. Now that I’m finally feeling like myself again, I figured now would be the perfect time to share about what my postpartum journey was like. If you missed other posts in this series,… Read More
Artipoppe Baby Carrier Review + Discount Code
If there’s one baby item I recommend for every new mom, it’s the Artipoppe Zeitgeist baby carrier. I’m obsessed with mine and not only do I get tons of questions about it, I also get just as many compliments which is why I’m sharing my Artipoppe discount code. CLICK HERE TO GET $50 OFF YOUR ORDER WITH MY ARTIPOPPE DISCOUNT… Read More
My Breastfeeding Journey
Nobody ever told me just how hard breastfeeding can be (and many conversations I’ve had with new moms these past ten months confirm that nobody told them either). For that reason, I want to be totally transparent and honest as I share my – very long – story. But before I do, I also want to make one thing perfectly… Read More
Lovevery Review + Discount Code
When I was pregnant, I swore I wouldn’t let subscription boxes suck me in, but indeed the Lovevery Playkit did. Much to my surprise, I’m actually happy about it! Keep reading for my Lovevery review + discount code for $20 off. LOVEVERY DISCOUNT CODE: MESSAGE ME FOR $20 OFF YOUR PLAYKIT UPDATE: Although I do like the play kits, I… Read More
One and Done
Photo credit: The AB View Photography One of the topics that comes up constantly among my new-Mom friends is when everyone is going to start trying for Baby #2. For many people, having more than one child is a given. So much so, in fact, that when I tell people we’re finished having children they say things like, “it’s too… Read More
What It's Like to Have a Baby in the NICU
Valentina Antonia’s Birth Story
My Third Trimester
My Pregnancy Fitness Routine
I’m not going to sugarcoat it – my pregnancy fitness routine isn’t what I expected it to be. Before pregnancy, knowing that exercise was healthy during pregnancy – it helps reduce swelling, reduces your chances of gestational diabetes, improves sleep, increases energy and lots more – I thought I would do everything I had done before. That turned out not… Read More