(connect/create/cultivate)
this past weekend i went to my first baby shower as a mom- and boy are they different. This time I was more tuned into what other moms were talking about, as I wanted to hear about their experiences at different stages, what I could look out for or to see if anyone had similar... Continue Reading →
now- what I want to remind everyone is that a blog is a place to host your own thoughts & words. For me, it's therapeutic. It allows me to put my story all in one place, connect to other parents and remind me that it will all be okay. It will also be a place... Continue Reading →
every time I feel like I'm hitting the jackpot with some sort of routine - he manages to do a 180 on me. positive things that have happened in the last couple weeks: he definitely knows nighttime & daytime, he has a pretty consistent bedtime of 9pm and I think he knows that, he sleeps... Continue Reading →
breastfeeding. it's one of the most controversial topics with parents & it seems like the whole world is talking about it lately. every time I go on social media I'm bombarded with videos, pictures and content on breastfeeding. My view on breastfeeding is my own- we do it, I get it and I know it is... Continue Reading →
I can't lie- I've been pretty happy with the amount I've gotten out of the house on weekends to socialize (weekends people- weekdays I don't get dressed until 2pm), and I've noticed that when I see friends for the first time since Lincoln, or in a little while ,the questions are always the same: is... Continue Reading →
it's been FOUR nights that our sweet little babe has slept in his bassinet, FINALLY!!! bed to ourselves. I don't even care that he wakes up a little bit more because i am soooo happy he's at least liking it a little bit. He used to just scream bloody murder as soon as he went... Continue Reading →
I think if i was in this alone I would have already been at the hospital at least 5 times, fortunately Zack brings my anxiety levels down and has way more reasonable solutions. babies breath sounds are SCARY. they grunt, snort, wheeze- and for some reason at night it all intensifies. I swear during the... Continue Reading →
and just like Mufasa welcomed Simba - Lincoln Karl Verdun was brought into our world on November 28th at 3:00am - my life changed more than I thought possible. We arrived home Sunday afternoon after he was all checked out (sidebar: Zack has never driven so slowly, it's okay to majorly freak out once your... Continue Reading →
I had been hearing "the baby will come when it's ready" for weeks, but him and I both knew- he wasn't budging. Most of us have a concept of labour, pain, crying, joy, nerves - but there were a few labour pains that no one, not even the doctor warned me about. As soon as... Continue Reading →
he's now overdue. I'm 40 1/2 weeks pregnant and really wishing I never knew his due date. they should give you a range instead of a sure thing answer. I'm still feeling pretty good and instead of feeling fat- my skin is so stretched that my love handles are somehow tighter than they were before.... Continue Reading →
with love, chelsea-lyn 