After having both of my kids, I noticed a big change in my skin. I found that postpartum, my skin was more itchy, dry, and sensitive than ever before. When you’re postpartum, your hormones decide to have a field day and are constantly all over the place. This can affect hair texture and thickness, mood, skin texture, weight, and so much more. While I can’t tackle all of these changes at once, I decided to start with my biggest issue: my skin.
Read MoreIt’s been three beautiful months since Adlavie came into our lives, and I’m finally feeling up to writing her birth story! What a crazy year it has been between my pregnancy and adjusting to having a newborn again. Ben and I decided to start trying for a baby last winter and had a positive pregnancy test after about three months! I was very excited and nervous going into this pregnancy because of how stressful my pregnancy and delivery was with Aimery. When I was pregnant with Aimery, I was measuring very small and almost needed to be induced out of fear that he stopped growing at six months of pregnancy. I also had prodromal labor with him for the weeks leading up to his birth, and had a traumatic, natural labor with him for over 12 hours. Everything combined made me extremely nervous with how my pregnancy and delivery would be with Adlavie, but thankfully I had a much better experience with this pregnancy.
Read MoreThis is my second time around that I’ve been exclusive pumping. I have found that pumping works best for both me and my babies as it allows me to have the freedom to pump on the go and while at work! I also love being able to have Ben involved in feeding times so there isn’t so much pressure on me. Today I’m sharing 10 things that I use everyday while exclusive pumping. Keep reading for my pumping mom must haves!
Read MoreI’m just a few days away from baby girl’s due date, so what better time to put together my third trimester must haves list? I have loved sharing my first and second trimester must have lists over the last year, and I’m excited to share what I have been using most over the last 12 weeks! Keep reading for my third trimester must haves!
Read MoreAs a soon to be second time mama, I feel like I have a leg up with how to prepare for baby number two. While I am no expert, I wanted to share how I’ve been getting ready for her arrival in just a few short weeks. Many moms spend their time getting ready for their labor, delivery, and bringing the baby home, that they completely forget to prepare a postpartum care kit. I’ll be the first to say that I was not prepared AT ALL for postpartum with Aimery - so I’ve learned my lesson for this time around. No matter how you deliver, you’ll need postpartum supplies to get you through the recovery period better. If not for you, these would make for an amazing gift for any first time mom that you may know. I do know that you can buy postpartum kits online, but I prefer making my own so I can pick and choose what products and brands to go onto my cart. Keep reading for everything on my cart!
Read MoreThe countdown is on with less than two weeks until baby girl’s due date! This could quite possibly be my last bumpdate since she could come any day now. She is the size of a mini watermelon and weighing in at about seven pounds. We’ve been staying busy over here - on top of Ben finishing up his last finals as a full-time college student and me working towards taking a maternity leave, we’ve been checking things off our to-do list to prepare for baby girl. Over the last few weeks, we have installed her car seat, packed our hospital bags, and made a ton of freezer meals! At this point, we feel 100% ready for her to come!
Read MoreAs we’re getting closer and closer to baby girl’s arrival, I find myself adding more on to my to do list every day of things to get done before she comes. One of the last things that I need to do before going into labor is packing my hospital bag. If you know me, you know I’m over packing - but in my world, having too much is better than not having enough! Since this is my second pregnancy, I do feel like I am a bit more prepared in knowing what I will probably need or want during my time in the hospital. This time around, I am preparing items in my hospital bag not just for me, but for Ben and baby girl as well. Keep reading to see what I’ve decided to put in my hospital bag!
Read MoreI’m back with more pregnancy-friendly fall outfits! This may be my last pregnancy try-on since baby girl is joining us in less then 3 weeks! I wore this red sweater to pick up pumpkins and mums for our deck with Aimery over the weekend, and you all loved it. Keep reading for this month’s try on with Pink Blush Maternity!
Read MoreOnly five more weeks until baby, where is the time going?? Baby girl is the size of a pineapple, just over 5 pounds! We have been doing a lot over here to prepare for her, our nursery is just about complete and we have ordered her car seat, travel system, and bassinet. We just have a few more items on our to-do list to check off, such as organizing her closet, ordering black-out curtains, and packing a hospital bag. Besides that, we are all ready for her arrival! Which Ben and I think she will be joining us sooner than later, we both have a strong feeling she’ll come early!
Read MoreI’ve been waiting my whole pregnancy for colder weather! I never got to experience being pregnant in the fall with Aimery, so I’m so excited to wear all of the maternity jeans, leggings, and sweaters in the coming weeks before baby girl makes her arrival. I have been loving these maternity sweaters that are so cozy and perfect for fall. Keep reading for my favorite finds!
Read MoreThis past weekend, we finished painting our nursery and assembling furniture! We decided to go with pure white with a peach accent wall, and I love how it turned out. I’m excited to share the whole nursery on the blog once I pick up a few more things we need - like a rug, lamp, and plants for her room. But before we get to all of that, I’m taking this week to prepare for baby girl’s first year by picking up all the necessities that we’ll need. I almost feel like a first time mom all over again since, so many things have changed since I had Aimery - I’m amazed by all the great products that are out there for parents! Keep reading for 7 ways I’m preparing for baby girl.
Read MoreI’m excited to share another bumpdate with you! Baby is the size of a cauliflower, and about three pounds! I have been in my third trimester for a few weeks now, and baby girl is starting to really make her presence known. I can’t believe we only have 11 more weeks until we meet her! Over the last month, we shifted the rooms in our home around to make space for her nursery. We also got her crib set up and started deciding what other nursery furniture we will be purchasing for her space. This morning we picked out a rocker recliner that is so cozy, and we are picking out paint colors later this evening for an accent wall. I’m excited to continue her nursery and make her space cozy!
Read MoreMy goal this summer was to find bump-friendly non maternity dress that look good on anyone, pregnant or not! I wanted to pick up some dresses that I’ll be able to wear next summer as well, and these are my favorites. Keep reading for the five dresses I’m wearing on repeat this summer!
Read MoreHappy Friday! After spending the last 20-something weeks browsing online for the best maternity dresses, I was able to narrow down to my top three! Normally, most people wait until 30 weeks to schedule their maternity photoshoot, but I was simply too excited to wait 🤪 Plus, I feel the most confident towards the end of my second trimester! Keep reading for my top three maternity dresses!
Read MoreI can’t believe I’m sitting down today sharing my second trimester must haves, it seems like a minute ago I was finishing up my first trimester! Now that I’m almost through my second trimester with a baby girl, I wanted to share with you the best products that I have used over the last three months. They are things that I used everyday during my second trimester, and you will too!
Read MoreBaby is as big as a coconut, just under 1 pound and 11 inches long! I try to write a “bumpdate” once a month, and this one totally snuck up on me! The second trimester has been such a breeze and I’m starting to get anxious to complete all the projects I want to get done before baby girl makes her arrival in four more short months. I have a whole list of things I would like to get done, including shifting all of our bedrooms around to make space for a nursery. It’s going to be a pretty large project that will keep me busy in the coming weeks! I have also been working on finishing up my registry and helping to plan my baby shower - this season of life is so fun!
Read MoreIt’s been a while since my last bumpdate - time is going by so quickly! Now that I am well into my second trimester, I feel more myself again and haven’t been focusing on my pregnancy as much, as I’ve been spending most of my time catching up on everything that has been put on hold over the last few months when I couldn’t get out of bed! We have been doing small projects around the house, creating our wishlist, and preparing the loft to be turned into a nursery. We got her crib in a few weeks ago and have been starting to gather small things like diapers, clothes, and a baby bath!
Read MoreI asked you on Instagram stories yesterday for your favorite baby products, since I’m pretty out of the loop (haven’t had a baby in four years!). I wanted to share all the great suggestions in case you are looking to buy a gift for a new mom, or you are creating your very own baby wishlist! Keep reading for the top rated baby products!
Read MoreWhen I was pregnant with Aimery, I had high expectations for breastfeeding. Like many first time moms, I had a plan for how I wanted to feed my baby, and I wanted to stand by it. Well, after I had Aimery, I had to accept that my plan was quickly changing. For me, it meant giving up my idea of exclusive breastfeeding, and turning to breast pumping for six months after Aimery was born.Now that I am preparing for baby #2, I am much more flexible with my feeding plan, knowing that fed is best.
Read MoreNow that I am no longer in my first trimester, I want to share my tried and true products that SAVED MY LIFE during my first trimester! When I was pregnant with Aimery, I don’t remember having nearly as much morning sickness as I did this go around with baby girl. She definitely made her presence known! We ended up announcing our pregnancy very early because there was no hiding cancelling dinner plans and constantly having to run to the bathroom (for peeing and nausea, lol). Keep reading for my first trimester must haves!
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