We bought our home, our very first home, just over two years ago. At the time, my inner Joanna Gaines was screaming, “renovation.” The walls were dark, the appliances were outdated, and the carpets had been beaten down so. But as first time homeowners, renovation didn’t come easy OR cheap for us. And as itRead More
Popular Infant Diapers And How They Compare
Diaper Caddy Essentials
It took not one, not two, but THREE babies for me to finally utilize a diaper caddy. And I’m not exactly sure why it took me so long. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best at organization. I can turn a mess into a mean linen closet. But when chaos – alsoRead More
Joovy Boob Baby Bottle Review
We’ve tried it all in my house – bottles that leak, bottles with too many parts, bottles that collect old buildup and yucky residue. Now that we’re three kiddos deep, you name it, we’ve seen it. But we’ve also seen the best of the best! And at the very top of that list is JoovyRead More
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Cesarean
Let me begin by saying: this is my experience. I have been blessed with smooth cesareans and zero unforeseen complications. Please know that I, in no way, disregard any mothers who have had different, more turbulent experiences. And I, in no way, want to set the expectation that this is how it will go forRead More
Everything You Should Take Home From the Hospital
By the time you’re ready to leave the hospital, you’ll probably want to grab your baby and run for the nearest shower. But aside from that newly swaddled sweet pea who’s leaving with you, there’s a whole list of things you shouldn’t leave behind on your way out. With my first baby, I was dyingRead More
Gia Vanessa’s Newborn Photography
I’m one of many words, if you haven’t noticed by now. But when I look at these photos, everything kind of slows. My surroundings, my thoughts, my emotions. Because put most simply – my heart beats for these people, both the little ones and the big ones.
Smart Beat Video Baby Monitor With Breath Detection
“By their second kid, every mom is an expert.” But when it comes to my mothering experience, it has actually been quite the opposite. With my first baby I was living in what I call “parental bliss”. My pregnancy was completely unplanned and quite a few years sooner than I had ever hoped. And whileRead More
Maternity Photo Session
I finally took the plunge. During my third and final pregnancy, I stepped out of my comfort zone and into the milk bath. My last two pregnancies left me feeling incredibly self conscious. I was embarrassed to be photographed, and at times, I never wanted to remember looking as plump as I did. But thisRead More
What We’re Actually Buying for Baby Number Three
We are officially prepping for baby number three! So far, we’ve had one baby boy and one baby girl, so to say we’re stocked with baby gear of all color combos would be an understatement! But while hand-me-downs will get us very far this time around, there are a few things we’ll need to addRead More