and the baby is …
Yesterday was a good day. Like, a really good day. First, I found a Snuza Hero at Target for $40 off. I’ve had one at the top of my “to-get before new baby” list for a long time, and it just so...
View Articleweekly mantra //
Just when I thought I was in the clear, I ended up in the ER yesterday due to a {mega} irregular heartbeat. It checked out ok(ish) and basically I just have to take some time to rest over the next...
View Articlebecause it’s been a week now…
One of the main reasons I was so anxious to find out if we were expecting another little boy or our first baby girl, was because I want to either: a. pack all of our boy stuff up (I’m not ready to...
View Articlepractice the art of the unexpected burrito.
It’s Friday but I’m battling (yet another) pregnancy thing [which I’ll be happy to get into another time — soon — just not now]. And I’m starting to feel just plain down and out and sorry for myself....
View Articlei am my own worst enemy // but it will all be okay
Sometimes I get in my own head. I start to panic because it’s pretty much the worst place to spend a significant amount of time. I am THE BEST at doomsday scenarios, in every facet of my life....
View Articleit was a good day.
Thank you everyone for all of the birthday wishes Monday. I ended up being rather sick and only sleeping for 2 hours the night before, but I made the most of it. Lack of sleep and getting sick all...
View Articlea quick update. //
Just a quick update. Since Monday evening I’ve been super sick. I can’t sleep and I’m constantly throwing up — even more than usual. I am still attempting to eat, but it only temporarily makes me feel...
View Article{ weekly mantra }
This week‘s already half over. And I’m feeling half alive. I believe in holding my family close to me and hugging them every. single. night. Life is short, friends. I’m addicted to getting as much...
View ArticleAri’s 3rd Birthday //
Well, it’s only been TWO WEEKS since Ari’s birthday. To say I’m slacking would be an understatement. Although can you really blame me? I’ve been bouncing from doctor appointment to doctor appointment,...
View Articlepregnancy update //
I feel a LOT of pressure. And no, silly, not emotional or mental pressure… (although, truthfully, there is a bit of that). But lots and lots of pressure… pelvic pressure! I’ve asked my doctors and,...
View Articlebecause pregnancy.
As easy of a pregnancy as I had with Moosh, I was silly to assume this pregnancy would be equally as easy. I mean, TWO easy pregnancies?! Ha. Riiiight. Yesterday I went to see my OB for just a general...
View Articlebut wait! there’s more!
Because just when you think “nothing else can happen,” something does. Like picking up your prescription and rear ending a girl leaving Target during her lunch break. Yep. That happened. Luckily [and...
View Articlemore pregnancy honesty | #MyPoiseMoment
There’s been no shortage of honesty around this here blog. Always have been, always will be! And as we all know, this pregnancy has been completely and totally different than my pregnancy with Moosh....
View ArticleLife Lately | January 2016
Life has been crazy busy lately. But we haven’t actually done anything lately. Seriously. Here’s the long + short of what we’ve been up to as of late: Nesting. I’ve been mega-nesting as of late. Like,...
View ArticlePostpartum Survival Guide // Baby 2.0
I’m not going to lie, even though I’ve been through labor and delivery once before, I’m still straight-up terrified of going through it again. My doctors have been really confident that I will be able...
View Articlefarewell to three.
I’ve been clinging to some Moosh time as of late. Big time. I know our time is coming to a close as a family of three. And it’s making me super emotional. Super emotional for my first baby. And for...
View ArticleA PSA to our friends + family // It’s not you, it’s me.
It’s not you. It’s us. Well technically, it’s both. This may be the most uncomfortable blog post I’ve ever written. But here it goes: We will not be accepting visitors for a few days after this baby...
View Articlepostpartum fitness // wishes + plans
I know I’m not postpartum yet, but gosh, I cannot wait to get back to feeling like myself. Don’t get me wrong, I’m giving myself as much time as necessary to heal, postpartum. However, this warmer...
View ArticleRemy Bea // Birth Story Part 1
Bear with me… this is a bit lengthy… Guys. I was desperate — absolutely desperate — to go into labor. On Thursday of last week, my due date, I saw my OB. I was only 2 centimeters dilated and not at...
View ArticleRemy Bea // Birth Story Part 2
See Part 1 of Remy Bea’s birth story here. Okay, I know I said the last post was going to be super long, but this one is even longer… sorry! I really should have known (or at least checked) to see...
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