I recently had an article published on EverydayMamas.com Click the link to read my story!: Why I (Almost) Alwas Stop and Let People Talk To My Baby Leave me a comment and let me know how you liked it! ❤ Cait
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10 Ways To Feel Like Yourself Again After Baby
When you're expecting it's all about the baby! You've spent the last 9 months preparing for and thinking about this huge life change. Now that your little one has made the transition to your arms they are your first priority. Welcoming a new baby changes everything and the first few months can be brutal. Between … Continue reading 10 Ways To Feel Like Yourself Again After Baby
Pear Harvest Photos
Hello All, I wanted to share some photos from harvesting our pear tree in the backyard the other day. Do you have any recipe ideas for my pear crop? Let me know in the comments! ❤ Cait
Postpartum: Why Its More Than Just The First 6 Weeks
We've come home, bonded, and established nursing. We're back to driving, cleaning and errands. When weeks begin to turn to months, especially at the 6 week point, the pressure is on to let go of our birth experiences and move on. We are expected to be completely healed and back to our daily grind full … Continue reading Postpartum: Why Its More Than Just The First 6 Weeks
Adjusting to Life With a Toddler and a Newborn
While pulling into the parking lot of the pediatrician's office today I began to strategize. Find a spot close to the entrance, Okay, grab the diaper bag, then take the baby out first since he is in the carrier, then grab Claire and hold on to her squirmy little wrist and when it comes time … Continue reading Adjusting to Life With a Toddler and a Newborn
How I Prepared My Kids for a New Baby (& Family Update)
Hello Friends, After a short and much needed hiatus I am finally beginning to feel like myself again and this includes getting back to blogging! Here's a little update on what has been happening the last couple of months. On May 31st 2018 our youngest daughter turned 2! Five days later on June 5th 2018 … Continue reading How I Prepared My Kids for a New Baby (& Family Update)
Why I’m Not Freaking Out About Turning 30
So there seems to be an expectation, especially for women, to freak out about turning 30. Well I just celebrated my 30th birthday and honestly I feel great! Why the Neurosis? In our youth obsessed culture, it's no wonder people have a negative view of growing older. Youth and beauty are seen as valuable and … Continue reading Why I’m Not Freaking Out About Turning 30
Faith Like a Child
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever … Continue reading Faith Like a Child
My Love-Hate Relationship With Extended Breastfeeding
Anyone who has breastfed knows that it is not always quite as easy or tranquil as it is oftentimes portrayed. I had breastfed my older daughter but like everything else 10 years later it felt like starting over. Similar to how we forget about our labor pains when we have our newborns in our arms, … Continue reading My Love-Hate Relationship With Extended Breastfeeding
Pregzilla
I have a confession, my "Prayers Over the Kitchen Sink" aren't always deep and full of gratitude. Sometimes they sound something like, "Just let me get through this day!" and "God help me!" and, "Seriously?..Give me strength!" Sometimes I'm a stomping, growling, ferocious Pregzilla! I have been feeling okay so far in this pregnancy but … Continue reading Pregzilla
