I can’t believe my sweet girl is five moths old already! That means next month is half a year and I could already cry about it! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about Gemma’s schedule and how she’s sleeping, so I will be covering all that today. I’m also going to share some of our current must have baby products and toys that she has been loving.
Read moreSurviving the Fourth Trimester: Tips for New Moms
Postpartum life is hard and I’m sure it looks a little different for every one. Today I’m sharing what I found to be most helpful as a first time mom from my first week home until now, four months later.
Read moreNewborn Essentials + One Month Recap
I can’t believe it’s already been one month! it’s been full of newborn cuddles, lack of sleep, midday naps, baby smiles, tears (mostly from me), tiny hands and feet, night sweats, crazy hormones, nursing, new routines, creating sweet memories, falling more in love with rob watching him be the best daddy, and so much more!
Read moreHospital Bag Essentials
I’m not sure if I’m 100% qualified to be writing this post. If you read Gemma’s birth story you’ll know that she was four weeks early and when I went to the hospital I initially thought I was going to be sent home so I didn’t bring anything with me! I didn’t even have my bag packed lol, so that was fun face timing my mom telling her what to pack and where everything was. All jokes aside, you truly don’t need much!
Read moreGemma's Birth Story
Rob & I are so excited to announce that our sweet Gemma Leigh was born on September 3, 2019 at 4:03am. She was 5 lbs 11 oz and 18.25 inches long. She has the most perfect little face we’ve ever seen! Even though she arrived four weeks early (her due date was October 2), she is super healthy and we’re doing great!
Read more35 Week Pregnancy Update
5 more weeks! Time is flying by you guys! I feel like I say that during every update I write, but it’s just so true! In five more weeks (give or take) we’re going to have a sweet baby girl in our arms. There are still times when it seems surreal, but now that I’ve had my baby shower and the nursery is coming along, reality is starting to set in.
Read moreBody Positivity During Pregnancy
Body positivity and loving yourself seem to be trending now a days, and for good reason. Learning to embrace your flaws, love your body, and recognize that every body is different, yet beautiful, is such an important message to spread. However, I believe body positivity should go beyond the way our bodies look. It should also be about how we feel.
Read moreThe Benefits of Using Oil on Your Face
When I originally sat down to write about using oil on your face, I was writing it as an Instagram caption. Well, it was getting to be a pretty long caption, so I decided to write a dedicated blog post instead! I’ve been super passionate about skincare for years now. I love sharing what I learn along the way, so let’s talk oil!
Read more31 Week Pregnancy Update
31 weeks!! I can’t believe it! For some reason when I say only 9 weeks to go, it hits me that it’s almost time for baby girl’s arrival! I feel like I just told Rob I was pregnant and now here we are, about to start the nursery in hopes it gets finished in time lol.
Read moreNordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019
It’s that time again! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the best sales of the year. This is your guide to the best of the best from the sale and what’s really worth investing in.
Read more26 Week Pregnancy Update
I can’t believe we’re at 26 weeks! Two more weeks & I’ll be entering the third trimester which just seems crazy. (That also means glucose test - fingers crossed I pass.) Time is definitely flying by. Summer is in full swing & soon enough it will be over, and then it will be time for baby girl to arrive!
Read moreTop 5 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Every Day Products
When it comes to reading the ingredient labels of our every day products, it’s important to know which ingredients to avoid. So many of our personal care products contain harmful ingredients that are known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, neurotoxins, etc. This is because the cosmetic industry is not strictly regulated by the FDA.
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