Showing Up For Your Partner as A New Parent
After the initial baby high wears off, you’re bound to find yourself in some new places emotionally. Here are some of my tips on how to show up for your partner (and yourself) with the power of communication.
Showing Up for Yourself as a New Mom
Why is it that we spend days and hours prepping for our baby’s arrival, but we disregard preparing for the changes that will directly impact ourselves when the baby finally comes?
Anti-Racism Teachings: A Monthly Feature
There are many different narratives around how to teach others about anti-racism and becoming an ally. The number one question has been “How can I help? I know that things can’t go back to normal. I know they must change, so how do I show up?”
National Breastfeeding Week
It’s National Breastfeeding Week, so it seemed fitting to touch on the topic and share a bit of my story. As I’ve mentioned before, my first child Liam was given a little formula in the hospital due to not being able to regulate his blood sugar, though we went back to breast milk when we got home.
My 1st Geriatric Pregnancy
What I really appreciated about the doctor and nurse was they presented all of the information in a very digestible way and didn’t pressure me in any direction. They left the room so Tyler and I could discuss our options. We were both gutted. We had gone through IVF, and had just told our families we were pregnant!
Prepping for Baby vs Yourself
Emotionally I was struggling with how much my life had changed. I went from having a full career to staying at home. My daily routines had been ripped apart. After some time, I realized in all the preparation for the baby I hadn't prepared myself for the changes that would happen to me.