Reading Time: 9 minutes The postpartum period, or 4th Trimester, is often times the most feared and the most negatively discussed part of childbearing and childbirth. I get it, its uncomfortable, you’re likely in pain, and more tired than you have ever been before. BUT personally, many of my favorite memories were made during this period! I had babies…
Reading Time: 6 minutes We travel A LOT. My oldest son plays travel baseball, so we are out of town three weekends a month for ten months out of the year. Plus, my husband and I love taking day trips and mini-four-day vacations together. So, I spent some time traveling pregnant. I just recently gave birth to a set…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Read this when you need to be reminded of your magic, a love letter to the divine women. I hope you relinquish inhibitions and awaken ambitions. I hope you begin to see and feel yourself for the impactful and powerful woman that you are. As your body is set into motion, I hope you feel…
Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog is for the dads. So, moms, share it and send it to them! My sweet hubby has really set the bar high for how to be the best dad – maybe even the favorite – dad in labor & delivery and postpartum hospital wards. I am going to share all of his secrets…
Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m a foodie who loves to cook, mostly because I love to eat. Here are some of the easiest foods to eat when you are pregnant and nauseous. Normally I’m here for the “flavor journey” but during pregnancy I typically want non-complicated, low stress, no prep foods to eat. Nausea, extreme fatigue, heartburn and indigestion…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Maybe you are getting ready to have your first baby, or maybe this is your second or third time around. Either way, congratulations Mama! What an exciting time for you! I am going to share with you the five powerful reminders that helped keep me focused all three times I was in labor. Be sure…
Reading Time: 5 minutes The truth about how to THRIVE: depravity is NOT the key to success. Self-deprivation is rooted in fear. Life is too short to walk around neglecting opportunities for happiness. Focus on doing what makes YOU feel joyful or curious or inspired. Stop punishing yourself with all these things you’re refusing to let yourself feel and do…
Reading Time: 4 minutes | These are my personal and honest opinions as a twin mom and mother of 4. I am not being incentivized or compensated in any way. I’m just a mom offering you some big sister advice. xoxo Carmen **EDIT: apparently, Millie Moon is where it’s at, but I have NOT tried this brand yet! I…
Reading Time: 9 minutes Are you expecting twins!? How exciting! A twin pregnancy! (And maybe scary…) I hope reading about my experiences and seeing my photos will help ease some of your anxieties about this pregnancy. It really helped my journey so much to read about other twin pregnancies, so I hope this helps you too. If you are…
Reading Time: 9 minutes If you landed on this page, it is likely because you yourself are experiencing your own Twin Pregnancy! Congratulations to you! I loved reading about other twin moms’ pregnancies, especially the week-by-week accounts with photos. It helped me feel calmer about all the sensations my body went through as it grew and stretched for these…
