Birth Story Series: My Third an Final Baby
I want to share my third birth story. It was an entirely different experience from my first two births, just proving further that these things can’t really be predicted or fully planned for! July 5, 2021. 39 weeks, 1 day. This is a tired lady. Three days before my due date, my water broke at…
Birth Story Series: THE WILD ONE, AKA my second born
Buckle up for this one! 39 weeks, 3 days pregnant with #2. I had her 5 days later. I think it is so important to tell my birth stories so I can process, learn from, and heal from them. Spoiler alert: everything was “fine” in the sense that everyone was healthy and our lives were…
Birth Story Series: My Firstborn
I adore reading and listening to birth stories. It is fascinating how a ubiquitous experience like having a baby is quite unique for each person each time they go through it. I want to share my three birth stories. For posterity, for solidarity, to pass down gained wisdom, and to connect with other moms. I…
“Be the Most Well-Read Person in the Room” is stupid advice; Why this administration’s obsession with being the best has been its downfall.
It should come as no surprise that someone in the Trump administration would give self-serving advice, on a stage, with probably a bunch of people eating it up. But here we are. Erika Kirk and Karoline Leavitt. Photo is from the April Turning Point USA event at George Washington University discussed in this article. Karoline…
Nine Honest Truths About Postpartum: Lessons from an experienced mom and postpartum coach
Hi, I’m Amy, and I’m a mom. The night of my 40th birthday party I have three children, ages 4, 6, and 9. During the day, I work as a speech-language pathologist in a skilled nursing setting, and in my spare time I do postpartum education. I developed a passion for helping new moms after…
I’m home with my new baby… now what?
Birth recovery—which is both difficult to prepare for and not frequently talked about—can be confusing and overwhelming, not to mention painful! On top of that, you’re caring for a newborn with nearly constant needs. It’s a lot. I want to address some of the more imminent concerns held by many brand new moms. I hope…
One Simple Habit That Has Kept Me Consistent for Years
I’ve been creating content online since around 2016 when I opened my professional Instagram account and started to blog. Back then I posted occasional food pics and nutrition tips, and didn’t even show my face for a while (it honestly wasn’t the trend, and IG didn’t have video then!). But when I actually started my…
Reaching Readers While Maintaining Me
Recently, I read an article from Ryan Hennessey about not chasing wealth but chasing a life that is enough, not the excess but the exhale you feel when there’s enough money in the bank without having to check. That hit hard for me because it’s exactly what I want. Living a life that’s true to…
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