Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Basic Invite. I received monetary compensation in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts expressed are completely my own. Are you working your butt off to plan the perfect baby shower for a mama to be? Been there, done that! Holy smokes it can be overwhelming. You’ve got to […]
How to Make a New Mom Gift Basket
Everyone loves to shop for a newborn baby. After all, there’s no better feeling then picking out sweet clothes, colorful toys, and tiny newborn diapers. People love to give these gifts during baby showers or when they meet the baby for the first time. These gifts are extraordinarily generous and always appreciated. However, I prefer […]
Making Sense of Parenting and Pregnancy Acronyms
Like many other women out there, I was filled with questions during my first pregnancy. Most of these questions could be answered by my doctor. However, there were a lot of questions that needed to be answered by other moms. I wanted to know when they felt their first kick, when their morning sickness ended, […]
Why I’m Scared to Have a Second Child
I have been suffering from baby fever since my daughter’s 5 month birthday. I desperately want to expand our family and bring another child into the world. What a blessing that would be! However, with all that excitement comes a few fears. Having another child will be life altering and that’s a little scary at […]
What I Wish My Husband Knew About Pregnancy
I don’t know about you, but I feel like there is a huge disconnect between women and men during pregnancy. They just aren’t really on the same page. Now, I’m not saying that they both aren’t excited about their new child. I’m sure they absolutely are! It’s just difficult for men to really understand what […]
What I Wish I’d Done Differently in My First Pregnancy
My husband and I have started talking about when we should start trying for baby number 2. Personally, I just can’t wait! I absolutely love being a mom and I can’t wait to watch our family grow. During these conversations I often reflect back on my pregnancy with Olivia. I think about my favorite moments, […]
10 Ways to Bond with Your Baby During Pregnancy
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5 Tips for Overcoming the Fear of Having a Miscarriage
My husband and I went through a long and difficult journey to conceive our daughter. This journey was filled with multiple doctors, a surgery, and fertility treatments. I was filled with joy when I finally got that positive pregnancy test I had been so desperately hoping for. However, because of the difficulty I had becoming […]
My Top 10 Favorite Pregnancy Moments
Pregnancy can often be a difficult experience for many mothers. I recently talked about my struggles with pregnancy and why I feel that it’s okay to not love being pregnant 100% of the time. However, even the most difficult pregnancies are filled with wonderful moments. It truly is a gift to be able to create […]
Why It’s Okay to Not Love Being Pregnant 100% of the Time
Pregnancy is advertised as one of the most enjoyable times in a woman’s life. If you look on social media it seems like all women have a beautiful pregnancy glow and are adoring this special time. It’s important to remember though that every pregnancy is unique. Some women may find pregnancy to be the most […]