The topic of breastfeeding is very sensitive for some, and personal for many. Understanding this, I am sharing my story. The first time around for me, it proved challenging and ended quite quickly. This time around, its different. With my first he was underweight and breeched. I was a single mom with no support. I…
Category: Family
When Your Evolution Brings Change
I’ve been a baby, a toddler, a child, a teen… I’ve been a ‘Christian’, a ‘Hindu’, a ‘Baha’i’, Agnostic… I’ve been a democrat, a libertarian, a republican… I’ve been a lot of things because as time goes on, I’ve evolved or changed to foster better synergy for my life. That box you might want to…
My Birth Story, Baby Number Two
August 19th 2023, our Baby A, was born. Weighing in at 8lbs and 11oz, he was beautiful, just perfect. My pregnancy was mostly unremarkable, besides the weight that I put on. I gained about 34lbs this pregnancy which looking back now, I still don’t completely understand where all that weight went. I mention this because…
De-Cluttering My Role as a Stepmother by Nacho-ing
All motherhood journey’s come with their own unique challenges, and opportunities. There are different dynamics that work for every family, and for ours when my step-daughters are in tow, I had to rethink my methods. We are expecting an “ours” baby, and I already have a child from a previous relationship. I am thankful for…
Then I Became A Wife
It has been a while since I have written. For a while, I had writers block. So many things happening, beautiful and fast. All the while, growing into a new role in my life and learning this new identity. On August 12, 2022, I became a wife. It has been a journey with so many…
Blending A Family and The Grace To Grow Into Your New Role
My fiancé has two girls (7 and 10), I bring my son (21 months) to our blending family. The wonderful thing about girls is they tend to be naturally nurturing and to see them in action with their soon to be stepbrother has been nothing short of absolutely sweet. I am not going to lie…
Accepting Your Two Person Family and Establishing Community
Here we are. My son and I, just the two of us. No family within hundreds of miles. We are making it, and not just surviving, but happy and thriving! Though I have been partnered in his young life, I never stopped what I needed to do to make sure he had community and I…
Cabin Vacation with a “Toddler” In The White Mountains
I have always dreamt of a cabin in the woods vacation. The ”where“ lived up to my expectations. The “how“ with a toddler (i.e. walking 11 month old) could use some work. When I found the cabin I desired to stay at 4 years ago doing my research, I knew it was perfect for me…
Running Our Single Parent Families More Efficiently, A Thought
We’ve been a family of three for a year! Time flies when you’re covering new territory. I’ve been breaking ground in lots of new areas, some exciting and some scary to be honest. Because of that I’ve taken some time away from things to focus on what I value most. (Even still I feel like…
A Working Moms Schedule & Routine For a 9-Month-Old In Daycare
My sweetheart, so strong-willed and busy. He started to crawl at 7.5 months and is on the verge of walking. Let’s play with non-toy, toys he says! Let’s explore, Explore and EXPLORE some more. My baby is full of life and curiosity and keeping up with him is my daily cardio. I am however grateful…