So many times do come across moms on social media claiming how much they miss being pregnant, but rarely have I heard anyone actually say it in person. I will say that I had a fairly easy pregnancy but that doesn’t mean I miss it. The way I look at it: I carried for 40 weeks and two days and that was more than enough! When I first found out I was pregnant, I was actually on my way to an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I think that moment set the stage for how I would feel during the majority of my pregnancy. I had FOMO like…
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Baby Steps: Sending My Toddler to “Daycare” for the First Time
So I’m officially consistently back in the gym after toying around with the idea for months. When I realized what I thought was “holiday bloat” still lingered well into the new year, I figured it was time to take action. Because who was I kidding; gone were the days of relying on breastfeeding to burn off calories. Originally, my excuse was I didn’t have the time or energy to go to the gym after chasing a toddler around the house all day. But I didn’t want to face the reality that I could definitely squeeze in a workout before I started my workday. Before having a baby, I would get…
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6 Bathroom Safety Tips for Small Children
In about nine months my son will be two years old and while it would be great if he were potty trained by then, I’m not going to stress about it if he’s not. We’re not quite done weaning and I’d rather take things one milestone at a time. We’ve only scratched the surface of potty training; introducing him to the potty and showing him how to flush and wash his hands. Of course, all of this is exciting. Especially since the potty sings and talks. Before, the bathroom was off limits after our morning routine until bath time. But since we’ll be spending more time here throughout the…
