Back To The Grind
Yesterday was my first day back to work after maternity leave! Sharing some thoughts about returning to the grind, and lots of life updates.
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Three Special Memories
Sharing three special memories with you. They’re all fairly simple, but they stand out as moments in time I’ll never forget!
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On Being Flexible + Forgiving of Yourself
In my adjusting period, I’ve learned some really important lessons that I want to share with you, particularly about the importance of being flexible and forgiving of yourself. I really feel that these lessons can apply to anyone – new mom or not – because no matter what the situation may be, the notions are extremely valuable for your mental state.
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My Top 15 Favorite Newborn Products
All the tried and true products that I love and recommend for the newborn days.
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The Little Change That Made Nap Time More Productive
Talking about a little change we made recently, and how it helped to make nap time way more productive!
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The Best Advice On How To Transition A New Sibling Into Your Home
One of the things I’m most nervous about when our second baby is born is Grace’s transition to having a sister. I know she’ll be the best sibling – she’s such a sweet, loving little girl who loves playing with other kids – but I’m worried about her feeling jealous and like the baby has “taken over”, so to speak.
To help prepare, I’ve done some research and reading on the subject matter. What’s the best way to transition a sibling into the home? Are there tricks to know about? What’s worked for others?
Here are some key things I’ve read that I’ve found to be helpful!
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The Truth About Maternity Leave (Hint: It’s Not A “Vacation”)
Over the past few weeks, particularly in the work environment, I’ve had people — both men and women — light-heartedly say something along the lines of, “You’re so lucky, when the baby comes you get a 3 month vacation!” while referring to my upcoming maternity leave. Each time, I’ve been taken aback and honestly haven’t been sure how to react.
Vacation?! Hold up, hold up. Let’s pause right there and set the record straight.
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