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April 30, 2024

Why Mother’s Day Hits Different This Year

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I’ve been thinking about the past year and life as a mother of two. I made the decision to pause my career and be a home parent, truly altering my normal. This significant day hits a little different this year, but in the best way.

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Filed Under: Living, Motherhood Tagged: career break, career pause, children, family, family life, health and wellness, marriage, maternity, maternity leave, mom, mom to be, mother, mother untitled, motherhood, mothers day, new mom, postpartum, pregnancy, stay at home mom

January 29, 2024

One Year with Vivienne

One year with our darling Vivienne! Every day with her has been so deeply cherished. I remember so vividly being pregnant, eager to get through each doctor’s visit, each week and every month. Finally sharing the news and finally getting ready for our little girl. The past year has been a roller coaster of happiness, uncertainty, excitement, hope and growth.

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Filed Under: Baby, Family, Little Ones, Living, Motherhood Tagged: baby, c-section, children, family, first birthday, first year, ivf, motherhood, new mom, newborn, one year old, pregnancy, siblings

June 28, 2023

The Baby Essentials I Love

Vivienne is five months old and each day only gets sweeter with her. The smile and giggles and always being entertained by her brother will never get old. Now, with some time under my belt using baby items and gear, I want to share the baby essentials I love and highly recommend.

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Filed Under: Baby Tagged: amazon, baby brezza, baby essentials, baby gear, baby gifts, baby registry, baby shower, babylist, changing basket, diaper storage, Doona, ellaola skincare, hatch sound machine, kissy kissy, mom to be, nanit baby monitor, nanobebe, new baby, new baby items, new mom, newborn, nordstrom, olli ella, pottery barn kids, silicone bottle, stroller, target

March 2, 2023

Life Lately As a Family of Four

Life as a family of four is in full force. Vivienne is just over one month old. She arrived a little over one week before my scheduled c-section date. She actually joined us on the morning of her baby shower … so we missed the party, but had our own little party at the hospital. We are over the moon with this sweet girl.

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Filed Under: Family, Living Tagged: c-section, cozy, family, jcrew, Jenny kane, labor and delivery, lake pajamas, new mom, newborn, nordstroms, postpartum, pregnancy, recovery, ritual

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