WARNING This post contains real birth photos, video, as well as our birth story, which some may find "graphic". I personally feel the photos I have shared within the story are not too graphic, however, our birth video may have some images or footage that may make some people feel triggered or uncomfortable. So if … Continue reading Welcoming Westin Waylon
Category: From A Mothers Heart
Homebirth Q&A
Okay, so I know we haven't formally experienced our home birth yet. However, I have been pretty transparent about prepping for the event which has lead to a lot of DMs and questions about the process. I addressed quite a few topics in my Instagram Stories, however I am long winded when I get to … Continue reading Homebirth Q&A
Ryleigh’s Birth Story
I can't believe I have never thought to share Ryleigh's birth story, I LOVE reading birth stories, and I am always thinking of little things I can write about or share in this space, yet I have never thought to expand on this topic. We're also coming up on her EIGHTH birthday in a month, … Continue reading Ryleigh’s Birth Story
Lets Talk About Parenting, IEPs, and “Bad” Behavior
We've all been there, the baby starts crying in a restaurant and after a few inconsolable minutes we begin passing our judgmental glances their way. Or the toddler at the grocery store who goes into full meltdown-mode when their mom denies the toy or candy in the checkout line. We watch from our high and … Continue reading Lets Talk About Parenting, IEPs, and “Bad” Behavior
Let Them Be Little
Some things are more precious because they do not last long.
Lets Talk About Quality VS Quantity
Which is more important when balancing the complexity of parenting, quality or quantity? In 2019 it isn't uncommon to have both parents working, then rushing home to either throw a dinner together, or haul kids off to various extra curricular activities. We pack our days so full, from sun up to sun down, and continually … Continue reading Lets Talk About Quality VS Quantity
Ryleigh, Age 7 Interview
Ryleigh's Birthday Interview
Simply Saturday – I love My Blended Family
| Its the little things in life |
Lets Talk About Co-Parenting
Co-parenting is not a competition. Its a collaboration of two homes working together with the best interest of the child at heart.
Dear Single Mom,
I used to pretend that being a single mom wasn’t as hard as people said it was. But it was the hardest and loneliest struggle I’ve ever been through.