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- Sep 8, 2021
- 1 min
Mini Musings: Regrief
No one ever told me about regrief. The idea that I’d grieve my mom over and over again but in different ways.
- Aug 10, 2021
- 4 min
St. Louis Staycation for the Family
A family Staycation in St. Louis. There are so many family-friendly and budget-friendly things to do in St. Louis, MO
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Donut Grow Up: P's First Birthday
Donut-Themed first birthday party
- Jun 7, 2021
- 4 min
Exclusive Pumping Part 1: Must-Haves
List of must-have items for exclusive pumping breastfeeding.
- May 24, 2021
- 3 min
The Grief that Broke Me, Built Me
Reposting from my original article on Healing, Hope, and Wholeness in May 2020. I saw this post on Instagram from a fellow grief blogger...
- Aug 17, 2020
- 4 min
How We Potty Trained in 2 Days
The dos and don'ts of potty training in one weekend with a newborn and without killing your partner.
- Jul 12, 2020
- 4 min
Parker's Birth Story
At 6lb 8oz and 18.25 inches long, Parker Marciline entered the world and proved to me how, a mother’s heart makes room for another.
- Jun 30, 2020
- 2 min
The Hospital Bag Must-Haves of a Second Time Mom
Ohhh the hospital bag! I think the narrative is to start packing one around week 32 or so, just in case. However, if you’re like me, you...
- May 18, 2020
- 3 min
Week 34 Bump Date
Woot! I made it to 34 weeks! This is only exciting because week 33 gave us a bit of a scare. Actually "scare" may be too big of a word....
- Apr 27, 2020
- 3 min
Tips for Parentwerkin’ - That’s "Parenting While Working"
I feel like I've probably complained enough about how difficult it is to work from home while also parent your womb fruit at the exact...
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
Week 27 Bump Date
Phew, ya'll! What's more badass than being pregnant? Being pregnant during a pandemic. Or how about working from home, taking care of a...
- Mar 24, 2020
- 3 min
Pregnancy and COVID-19
This was 100% NOT part of anyone's birth plan. As my mother-in-law put it, COVID-19 is piling more onto an already piled on pile!
- Mar 11, 2020
- 3 min
Just For Fun: 8 Things I (Actually) Love About Pregnancy
Ok. It is no secret that I hate being pregnant. I think I have mentioned it on this platform at least once a week, and I for sure say it...
- Feb 19, 2020
- 3 min
Bump & Bake - Wk 21 & ....
Ok. I have to be honest. I didn't bake a damn thing for this update! Between work travel for Ben and I, plus a much-needed girl's trip to...
- Feb 11, 2020
- 3 min
STOP CENSORING MOTHERHOOD
Specifically the postpartum period. OK! Excuse this soapbox rant but I need to get this out. *Cough cough - Stands Up* STOP CENSORING...
- Jan 21, 2020
- 3 min
Mom Guilt and Pregnancy
Ordinarily I really really try not to give in to mom guilt. I leave Dom for a variety is reasons (work, date nights, me-time, girls...
- Jan 7, 2020
- 1 min
Just For Fun: Why is Dom Crying?
When it comes this blog, I've long said that I didn't want this to be just a sad blog. No matter where you are in the grief journey, you...
- Dec 26, 2019
- 3 min
Bump n Bake - Wk 13 & Banana Poke Cake
I thought a fun way to count away the weeks until Baby Girl gets here would be to do something I love, bake something new weekly-ish. I...
- Dec 17, 2019
- 3 min
Return of the Mack
I'm returning from my unintended blogging hiatus. I just had a long overdue catch up happy hour with some of my girlfriends where we go...
- Oct 15, 2019
- 1 min
Tell Me YOUR Story
I have been thinking a lot about this, and I think it’s time I help other moms tell their stories. How else can I prove to you that...