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 …
Beau Philip’s Birth Story
I cannot believe that I am sitting here writing out Beau’s birth story before our baby boy’s due date. After two beautiful hospital induction births at 39+5 and 40+4, I had no clue that I would go into labor on my own at 38+4 just hours after scheduling my induction for 5 days later. I …
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 …
35 Week Bumpdate: Baby Number 3
It feels too soon to be able to say that this is my 35 week bumpdate with Baby G3! So often pregnant women are told that their pregnancy has flown by in the eyes of others and they don’t feel the same way. It’s safe to say that I agree with everyone this time. Time …
Tips for the Perfect Fall Maternity Photos
Have you considered taking maternity photos to document your baby bump? A couple of weeks ago, I was able to capture my sweet family and this bump with fall maternity photos taken by the amazing Kellianne Barron. After having two summer babies, I haven’t had the pleasure of being pregnant in the fall and reaping …
32 Week Bumpdate: Baby Number 3
It’s been a while, so I wanted to share what’s been going on in my pregnancy over the last few weeks! I’m sharing my 32 week bumpdate just a few days before I officially hit the 32 week mark. It’s hard to believe we’re in the single digit weeks. When this post goes live on …
28 Week Bumpdate: Comparing My Three Pregnancies
Who’s ready for the big third trimester 28 week bumpdate comparison report?! This bumpdate is going to be a little longer and more detailed than the last few. I’ve brought back all the categories that I used to update on during my first two pregnancies and added the comments from my last two bumpdates. I …
Quick and Easy Self Care Ideas for Busy Moms
As busy moms, we rarely have time for ourselves. We’re constantly putting our families first. Especially the last 6 months with our children home all the time! We’re always doing things for others, and it’s important to take a moment to focus on YOU! Self care is possibly even more important for busy moms. We …
7 Unexpected Ways the 3rd Pregnancy is Completely Different
When you do something multiple times, you likely know how things are going to go by the 3rd time. Am I right? Unfortunately, pregnancy is not one of those predictable activities that you know exactly what to expect. Each one is unique and unpredictable in its own way. We know this thanks to countless articles …