C-sections tend to come up unexpectedly. Many women don’t plan on having one. That is why it is important to be prepared ahead of time just in case. This list is perfect to have in your delivery bag folder. That way you can pull it out in the event you end up needing a c-section. […]
Category Archives: marriage
Tidying up versus organizing
A lot of people get very overwhelmed when their house turns into a disaster and they don’t know where to start. Then they procrastinate OR spend HOURS cleaning one room and feel defeated at the end of it. There is a difference between tidying up and organizing. You have to decide which one you are […]
Shopping for baby. How to shop for the future.
Listen, I love to prep for the future. I am often thinking about the future. It is a struggle of mine to be present. When you have a child, prepping for the future can be a challenge. Let’s start with clothes/shoes – If you like to shop for a deal (like most parents) it can […]
Boundaries as a New Mom
Boundaries during pregnancy and postpartum can be really hard. Most of us women struggle with people pleasing in some form or fashion. It is usually with those we love the most. Setting up boundaries is super important during pregnancy and postpartum. It is something that you and your partner need to have discussions about. Who […]
Redefining “woman”
Today is International Women’s Day. I have never felt more like a woman today than ever before. My day started at 6 AM by breast feeding my three month old child. From there I ran some errands with him which included my last visit to the lactation specialist office. When I got home I continued to ponder […]
To my friends during my pregnancy: An open letter
Dearest friend, I’m sorry I have not placed you as a priority in the recent weeks/months. The reality is, I can hardly keep myself as a priority at this time. Everything in my life changed the day I found out I was expecting my first child and I have been fighting to figure out how […]
To My Husband During Pregnancy: An Open Letter
Note: Be sure to check out my Nutrition & Birth/Postpartum Doula services on the home page HERE Dearest Husband, I can’t count the amount of things that you do right. You serve me daily and would drop anything to be by my side. During this season of our life things are changing quickly and unfortunately […]
Pregnancy Affirmations: First Trimester
Here is some affirmations I wrote during my 7th week of pregnancy. I hope some of these could help my readers during their first trimester! Writing out affirmations when I was feeling anxious really helped put things into perspective. ——————————— I am 7ish weeks along and full of anxiety. So much is passing through my […]
Anniversary: Expectation Vs. Reality
When I think of my 3 year anniversary here is what I picture: Wake up in the morning to a lovely breakfast together. We head off to work and text/e-mail each other throughout the day with gross lovey-dovey stuff. Once we both are off work we go home and get ready for a romantic evening […]
Coping with Anxiety
I’m not entirely sure why I am posting this, but I opened my dashboard for Living Satisfied to write a draft or two and I felt that how I cope with my anxiety could be helpful to some of my readers. People write what they know and post what is close to their heart. Dealing with anxiety […]