Round 2, let’s GO! You may or may not know, but I’m pregnant again and back with some pregnancy-safe workouts for your arms and upper body. (Because hey, they’re my favorite…and let’s face it, the lower body is doomed for the next year).
I can’t help but tear up as I write this, because to me, there is no greater role than the one I have as being a mother. It’s without a doubt, the ultimate badge of pride and the highest-ranked position I can ever assume. That’s why it may not be “so” surprising that one of my biggest ambitions is to be a cheerleader for my daughter.
Postpartum body image is a hard. Anyone feel me? You look in the mirror and see this deflated tire that is now your tummy, dark circles under your eyes, saggy boobs and stretch marks on your thighs (still wondering how that happens since I didn’t carry a baby in my left leg). Are you still looking for the magic key to postpartum weight loss?
Having a new baby in the New Year? Totally freaked out about how you’re going to afford it?! I’ve got some genius tips for you to check off your list and help you feel more prepared for welcoming your new baby. In fact, financially preparing for a baby is something NO ONE told me about… These days, baby advice is always about sleeping, feeding, self-care… but you’ve gotta pay for the little monster, too!
Adoption. What an incredible gift; the giving of life, the giving of family, the giving of love. Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. Adoption is the reason I am the person that I am today. So here is a little piece of my story…
I’m on the brink, but not quite there yet…
As I quickly approach 30, I’m looking around and getting a little anxious that I’m missing something. I’ve got no plans of babies any time soon. Am I incorrect? Am I missing the motherly gene?
Here’s how it all went down. Risden was 11 months old. At this time I was still breastfeeding; however, my milk supply was sinking faster than my bank account after a trip to Target. I tried all of the tricks to increase your milk supply like guzzling tons of water, pumping more frequently, and taking Fenugreek. Sadly, these tricks didn’t help like I hoped they would, and the milk seemed to disappear before my eyes.
When you find out you’re pregnant, exercising may not be the first thing that races through your mind. No pun intended. This is especially true during the first trimester because it seems like sleeping 24/7 wouldn’t even be enough. It can be very difficult to find the energy during pregnancy to get up and workout, but for me (and so many others), it was SO worth it.