This is going to be brutally truthful blog post. Pregnancy loss is a very common thing that happens to a lot of women but no one really talks about it. As I am sitting here talking about this, it's been a week since I've found out that the baby I thought I was carrying wasn't a viable pregnancy. I . . .
Edie’s Birthday Shopping List
CLICK THE IMAGES BELOW TO SHOP! These balloons are amazing, and so much fun! I see the commercials for them ALL the time but this is the first time we've tried them! What kid doesn't love bubbles?! This machine is small and even comes with a screwdriver to put in the batteries (batteries . . .
How to Give a Toddler a Haircut – Little Funny for Your Monday
So Edie has freaked out the last couple times I have tried to get her haircut... so one day on a whim, I trimmed her bangs and they came out okay! I did it by myself the first time (Justin was at work), but it is really helpful if I have Justin's extra hands to hold her still. Glimpse into life with . . .
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
Let's start this off by saying I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING. Edie is my first kid. My first girl. My first everything. I use to joke that my dogs were my furbabies and were preparing me for actual motherhood, boy was I wrong. I will tell you, I am GOING TO START LEARNING. Very quickly. Being . . .
Sweet Pea Baby Blanket
Let me just say, this little squish right here is the reason you knit baby blankets. Surprisingly enough, when Edie was born, I hadn’t knit her any blankets myself. I had knit a couple in years prior but they were given as gifts. Now, I did start a couple blankets when I found out I was pregnant, . . .
My Birth Story
I’ve decided to write about my pregnancy and birth story because when I was pregnant with Edie, I read so many other blogs that reminded me that I had the strength within me to do this. Being pregnant and the thought of giving birth is scary, exciting, and can be overwhelming. While my pregnancy was . . .
8 Baby Items Every New Parent Needs
When you are a first time parent, everything is terrifying. I remember just laying in the hospital bed with my husband at my side and our newborn daughter sleeping in her little bassinet wondering if she was still breathing. Thoughts running through my mind like “Is the swaddle too close to her . . .