As most of you probably know, becoming a new parent is a wild ride, and those first steps into the joyous chaos often feel like a dance in the dark. Perhaps the most precious part of this dance, the one that all new parents are eager to master, is the art of bonding with your …
8 Myths about Postpartum Fitness You Shouldn’t Believe
Did you know that once you’ve had a baby, you’re always considered postpartum? What about the fact that the first 12 weeks postpartum are the critical healing period? Yet, for some reason, we’re cleared by our doctors 6 weeks postpartum to resume workouts, have sex and go about our lives with little to no information …
The Best Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Essentials
Wondering what you need to stay fit during pregnancy? Or maybe what equipment you need to slowly work your way back into fitness postpartum? Whether you’re currently pregnant or entering the phase of postpartum when you can begin working out again, you have different needs than your average woman. Your body has gone through some …
Beau Philip’s Newborn Photos
It’s already been two months since Beau’s birth and time is flying. That’s two months as a momma of three during the busiest time of the year! It’s been the most magical time soaking up my sweet baby snuggles and powering through the 4th trimester. This time of motherhood is always a whirlwind and I …
Postpartum Recovery Part 2: The Blood Clot
If you haven’t already read Beau’s birth story or my Postpartum Recovery Part 1, I highly recommend you do. Reading these stories in order definitely helps set the precedent for the story to come. This one personally was the most intense of the three, and I still cannot believe it happened. The story of my …
Postpartum Recovery Part 1: Postpartum Hemorrhage
If you missed it, I suggest you start first with Beau Philip’s birth story. This will help set the precedent of the following story. It’s important to see just how relaxing, peaceful and empowering his birth went to understand the trauma of my postpartum recovery and hemorrhage. That being said, this part of my birth …
Hospital Bag Checklist – Tips from a 3 Time Mom
The third trimester has arrived and you’re starting to wonder what on earth do I need to put in my hospital bag? It’s natural to start coming up with a list of a million things that you may need, but in all honesty you’ll likely need much less than you anticipate. Not to say there …
2 Months Postpartum + Breastfeeding
Oh hey! It’s been a minute since I’ve blogged. (Remember you can keep up with us on Instagram or Facebook.) I did the same thing after having Chloe. I told myself that I’d have more time to blog, but let’s be honest, that’s not the case. Now I have two little crazies running around! And I wouldn’t have …
4 Steps to Getting Back to Fitness Postpartum
Getting back into a workout routine after having a baby is no joke. You alter {or for some, cut out} your fitness program while pregnant, then you’re told not to do anything for 4-6 weeks. Once you get in the habit of not doing anything, it’s easy to stay in that rut. It takes a lot …
4 Week Unbumpdate
It’s time for another Unbumpdate! These are my postpartum diaries following along the lines of my pregnancy bumpdates. It’s a way for me to be real and honest about what’s happening during the 4th trimester or the first 3 months of Brody’s life. Over the last 4 weeks, I’ve been fortunate enough to have my …