Category: Baby
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Dairy-free Mama and Cheat Days!
All parents know that they will sacrifice things that they never thought of for their children. One thing I have given up for about two years is all forms of dairy. When our daughter was just a few weeks old, we started realizing that she had a definite sensitivity to dairy. It is most likely… Read more
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Exercise for Postpartum Mental Health
Postpartum depression (PPD) impacts at least 1 in every 8 postpartum mothers, if not more. (http://womenshealth.gov) In addition, probably about 75% of women experience a shorter term condition called baby blues or postpartum blues. These numbers are probably under-reported as most percentages with mental health conditions are. This is not a matter of will power.… Read more
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Balance is a Constant Struggle
As a parent, I feel like as soon as you fins a rhythm and think that you are getting the hang of things, everything changes and your balance is thrown all out of order again. You can spend eternity trying to organize endless and children will always change your plans. Today was one of those… Read more
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Let’s Talk about the Newborn (and Toddler) Witching Hour
Most parents will know what I am talking about when I mention “the witching hour”. And you know it may be far more than one hour. For some children this shows up when they are a few weeks old and can last, primarily for a couple of months. But what most books and articles I’ve… Read more
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My Road to the CrossFit Open in Early Postpartum
Any CrossFitter out there knows that the community just finished up the annual CrossFit Open (https://games.crossfit.com/open/overview). I knew from the time I got pregnant with my 2nd child, that I wanted to make every effort to participate in the 2024 Open. Based on the timing of previous year’s opens, I assumed I would be about… Read more
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Motherhood is the Hardest Job
Welcome to my blogging journey. I always thought I did not have the creative ability or desire to do anything like blogging. But boy, does motherhood change you. I now find that I need a creative outlet. I am no expert on motherhood, being a wife, fitness, or advancing my nursing career. I would say… Read more