Hubby actually made this one so I can only take credit for finding some inspo on Pinterest lol. He had to rip apart quite a few pallets, cut things down to size, and put them back together to get it to be the right size. (He made it right before Mason was born and in … Continue reading Pallet Name Sign
Floral Letter Wall Decor
As soon as I found out we were having a girl, I knew Tay's nursery would be pink and floral. I was searching for these floral letters, and found lots on Etsy... starting around $50 + shipping. I used a coupon at Michaels and spent less than $20! I was able to find a sheet … Continue reading Floral Letter Wall Decor
Affordable Girly Baby Must-Haves
This blog post contains affiliate links. For more information, please visit the Disclaimer & Privacy Policy Page. ALL GIRLY. LOTS OF FLORAL. LOTS OF AMAZON PRIME. ALL REASONABLY PRICED. ALL NECESSITIES. If you guys haven't figured it out already from my Marshalls obsession... I'm a bargain hunter. This mostly applies to myself... I'm not sure … Continue reading Affordable Girly Baby Must-Haves
Its all up from here…
Today is the last day of Maternal Mental Health Week... and instead of sharing a struggle... I want to step back and look at how far I’ve come, and where I want to go from here (both in life, and with the blog 😉) The first place I searched for help was online. I googled … Continue reading Its all up from here…
An Apple A Day
Keep that doctor away! It's more than white coat syndrome... I'm a fucking mess when I have to go to the doctor ever since Taylor's delivery. When I met Russ, he had Logan, and then we had Mason... and in planning our family, we knew Taylor would be our last child. I was so sentimental … Continue reading An Apple A Day
TO NURSE OR NOT TO NURSE
That is the question. And it has nothing to do with breastfeeding.I’m debating my JOB, and quite frankly my CAREER after Taylor’s delivery.I’m not sure I’ve done a great job articulating how Taylor’s delivery relates to me not wanting to be a nurse anymore. It’s a really complicated combination of feelings and triggers and emotions … Continue reading TO NURSE OR NOT TO NURSE
MOMGUILT
When Bonding with Baby Disconnects you from Everything Else. Let’s talk momguilt. With or without maternal mental health issues... mom guilt is real. I feel so much guilt for Taylor’s entrance into the world. Delivering under general anesthesia was nothing I ever expected. Even though I had absolutely no voice or options in any of … Continue reading MOMGUILT
SELF CARE, PART 1:
ESTABLISHING SOME RESEMBLENCE OF SELF CARE I’m calling this part 1 because it needs to be an ongoing theme. I'm also tagging it to the BirthTraumaMama category as well as #momlife because really... we could all use some self care. When I first started therapy my therapist asked what I like to do for myself. … Continue reading SELF CARE, PART 1:
Fire Station Boys Bedroom Design
The theme for Mason's room was really a no brainer, and between my hubby and his parents they have so much firefighting décor and memorobelia that I didn't have to look far for accent pieces, which makes them even more special. I also try to use some of Mason's toys as décor, like the extra … Continue reading Fire Station Boys Bedroom Design
Debriefing a Bad Birth
I think it was a double edged sword that this all happened where I work, with people I work with. In a lot of ways, I think that is actually what turned it into a psychological issue rather than just a bad experience. I had honestly felt really good about going into the OR with … Continue reading Debriefing a Bad Birth