I’m pregnant with my 2nd child. I’ve been out of the first trimester for 3 weeks now, so I wanted to share my symptoms and compare them to my first pregnancy which might help prepare first-time or second-time moms to know what symptoms might be in store for them when they become pregnant. Everyone’s body is different so you might experience fewer or more symptoms.
Read MoreBeing a mother is definitely the hardest job ever, but it is also the most rewarding experience any woman could have! I love being a mom, even when I have really tough days. I've always had this idea of what kind of mom I would be when I was growing up, and I’m happy to say I’m very close to what I imagined. When I first became a mother, it was rocky. I had to go through the learning stages of being patient even when I got frustrated from being tired or upset. Being a mom, in general, is such a learning process. Today, I want to share with you 5 things I learned so far as a mother, that every new mom should know.
Read MoreToys, toys, and more toys! I love shopping for toys during the holidays and seeing my daughter’s face when she opens her presents. Shopping for a 2 year old for Christmas can be difficult at times, they can’t really tell you what they want or they want everything, haha!! So, I’m going to share some awesome toys that you can buy for your toddler from Kohl’s this holiday season!!
Read MoreIt's summertime, which means it's time to stay cool in the pool!! Recently, my daughter Adora took her first swim lessons at the new Goldfish Swim School here in Richmond, Virginia. It's not too late to put your children into swim lessons! Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death; ranking 5th in the United States. Of people who die from drowning, about 1 in 5 are children younger than 14. Putting your children in swim lessons from the ages 1-4 reduces the risks of drowning. Goldfish Swim School offer swim lessons starting at 4 months - 12 years!
Read MoreAunt Flow: "Hey, Girl! How's it going?!"
Me: "Ugh, it's that time again?"
Aunt Flow: "Yep, it's time to bring out those tampons!"
Luckily, I've ditched the tampons and transitioned over to using a DivaCup over a year ago! It's the best decision I've ever made. If you follow me on Instagram, then you saw my Instastories about the DivaCup about a month or two ago where I talked briefly about it and why I love it! So I want to go into more detail and share the reason why I switched to the DivaCup!
Read MoreLet's be honest, getting a toddler ready for bed can be hectic! They don't know when to calm down. They might be ready to take a bath then all of a sudden get fussy. Some days they want to stay in the bathtub for hours, haha! Oh, and let's not forget the times after giving them a bath, they're squeaky clean and ready for bed. Then you get a whiff of poop. Yikes!! We all know how that goes!! Today, I want to share with you how I get my daughter ready for bed!
Read MoreToday I am sharing Crystal Flowers' story with you all. Please take the time to read and share some encouraging words. Again, this month is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
"The whole morning of the 6th, the pain gradually grew until it became unbearable. I decided I would go and see my Doctor so I prepared to go. As I was about to get dressed, my water broke! Excitement kicked into overdrive and my Husband and I hopped into the car, calling all the relatives and friends to let them know that the Princess was on her way!"
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