A week after delivery, friends had asked me "how are you doing?" Surprised that I was out and about, given that I just given birth the week before, now in public ready to get jiggy on the dance floor. I told them that I felt good and baby is doing well. Honestly, it was so much more than that. It ...
Quick and Chic Mama Essentials
I remember the first few weeks after delivery, I was nothing but a blank slate of slop. 9 days postpartum I actually dressed up and put makeup and went to a wedding! Other than that, I wore the same clothes almost every day, maybe showered twice a week, and I would be lucky if I at least put eye ...
My Favorite Baby Items
Building a baby registry was one of the funnest activities during pregnancy. There was not a lot of enjoyable things, in my experience, but one of the most exciting parts was putting together a list of things I may possibly need. Because I LOVE lists! I honestly had a hard time in the beginning, ...
Isla’s Nursery
When Isla was still called Mexipino, aka unknown gender, I wanted the nursery to look classic and clean. With that, something easy to add blue or pink. That’s why gray and white became the base color. I didn’t like the idea of a green nursery because it just reminded me of green slime. And if ...
Isla’s Birth Story
Good things always happen on snowy mornings. It happened on my first date with Steve and again the day my daughter was born. I always knew I wouldn't make it to my due date and a lot of people doubted me, being a first time mom. But I knew in my heart I would deliver my baby early. And I ...
38 Week Bumpdate
I'm still pregnant. [line] Bumpdate [line]Braxton Hicks are getting more and more uncomfortable than they were before. When I feel pelvic pressure, it's close to debilitating. I'm getting up twice a night now to pee. I'm lucky if I can fall back asleep. Especially since I'm sleeping with so many ...
