I can’t believe it’s been a year since Theo was born! We officially have a toddler on our hands. The first 12 months since his birth have been such an incredible blend of bliss, anxiety, stress, and happiness. By no means am I an expert in motherhood and childhood by now, but I’ve learned so…
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How to Get Back Into Fitness and Stay Consistent
After the birth of Theo, I was determined to get back into fitness. Fitness has changed a lot for me. Before Theo, I was into fitness only to maintain my weight and stay toned. After Theo, I began to view fitness in a different light. I got back into fitness to lose the pregnancy weight…
My (Failed) Breastfeeding Journey | First Time Mom
During the last few weeks of my third trimester, Dan and I finally got around to doing our birth plan. Our midwives discussed breastfeeding throughout the pregnancy and encouraged us to prioritize breastfeeding over formula feeding. They went over the benefits of breastfeeding and painted a picture that we should view formula as a medicine…
Tips for Nesting in a Cozy Home (We’re 566 sq ft!)
When I became pregnant, I remember being envious of some of the mommy influencers with their giant homes as I looked around my small condo. I’m grateful to own a place in one of the world’s most expensive cities to live in and I adore my condo but the unfortunate reality is that most newly…
My Birth Experience with Theo | First Time Mom | Pregnancy Diary
It’s been a little over 2 months since I gave birth to Theo and I finally feel as though I have the time to share my birth experience. My pregnancy was pretty smooth (read my trimester diaries here!) but I wish I could say the same about my birth experience! One of the big things…
Third Trimester | Pregnancy Diary
It’s weird writing this because it feels surreal that 9 months can fly by so quickly. I remember feeling like I was at a standstill during my first trimester, just hoping for the best, and my second trimester flew by so quickly. Now we’re in the last trimester! —- Week 28: Not much this week….
Second Trimester | Pregnancy Diary
I officially hit the third trimester as of Sunday! I’m blown away at how quickly the second trimester flew by because the first trimester was very slow. Only 2.5 months to go! If you recall, my first trimester was breezy but towards the second half and end of the second trimester, I started to feel…
