It’s Mother’s Day and with that it got me thinking about what constitutes or what makes a good mother. We can define motherhood simply by having birthed a child but I think that the definition is broader than that. It encompasses those women that have taken on the role of being a mother in aRead More
5 Reasons Being a C-Section Mama is Badass
Disclaimer: This in no way is diminishing delivery by any other means. I have had two cesarean sections (aka C-section) and went through the mix of emotions that came along with abandoning my hope for a vaginal delivery. Sine April is cesarean awareness month (who knew) I decided to dig a little deeper into myRead More
Body Shaming Ends with Us
Body shaming is everywhere. It is all over social media, in our kid’s schools and even in our adulthood friendship circles. One place I never gave much though to body shaming was in how I felt about myself. The other day I stood in front of the full length mirror in my bedroom pulling onRead More
The Breastfeeding Struggle
When you have a baby you think the most natural thing you can do is feed them. Women for centuries have been able to nourish their babies by breastfeeding without issues. Surely before the invention of formula babies had to survive somehow. This is what many women hear. It makes them think that breastfeeding willRead More
10 Binge-Worthy TV shows
Maternity leave has been so rewarding. Being able to spend this quality time with my newest little has been irreplaceable. If you want to read all about the birth of Avery check it out HERE. While it has been rewarding, it also has been incredibly boring. The weather in Maine has decided to be bipolar andRead More
