Disclaimer: Ok, so this post is going to get a little … personal. Like, “let’s talk about sex, baby” personal. So if you know me in real life and don’t want to know my sex life (or the lack thereof), then just skip this one! Or be nosy and keep reading! When I shared our …
With my C-section date quickly approaching for Baby #3, I’ve thought a lot about the twins’ birth and my last C-section. While I had a good birth experience, my in-hospital postpartum experience was … difficult. Since giving birth to the twins’, I learned that Kaiser Permanente’s Los Angeles hospital is a designated “baby-friendly” hospital under …
I’m planning on having another scheduled C-section with Baby #3, so lately I’ve been reminiscing about the twins’ C-section births. Plus, since April is Cesarean Awareness Month, I figured it was the perfect time to share My Scheduled C-Section Twin Birth Story. I had a scheduled c-section with the twins because 1. my doctor didn’t …
While I was planning my baby shower (because yes, I am a control freak who can’t let someone else plan a party for me), I came across some invitations on Etsy with gorgeous blue watercolor moons. The color and pattern reminded me of the shibori dying technique and since I was having a small baby …
Since this is my last pregnancy, I wanted to remember the miracle that my body has gone through while pregnant, so in February, I took some maternity photos with the talented Ilene Squires of Ilene Squires Photography. But, I didn’t want to put on a dress and hike on a trail or go to the beach for my …
I’ve put together a Gift Guide for the Busy Mom which includes 18 practical and useful gifts that are perfect for the busy mom in your life. These are great for ideas for Mother’s Day, a Birthday, Christmas, or just because. I mean, some of these gifts are sexier than others (like silky soft pajamas …
What if I get sick during these last few weeks because I need to go to the hospital for prenatal checkups and tests? What if my husband gets sick and he isn’t allowed into the hospital? What if he doesn’t get sick, but hospital policy changes or there isn’t enough PPE and he isn’t allowed …
Did you know that April is Grilled Cheese Month? And April 12th is Grilled Cheese Day! Since grilled cheese and pizza are probably my two favorite foods, I had to do a little mashup and make this ooey-gooey, cheesy, and over-the-top Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich! Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe I made this Pizza Grilled Cheese …
How have I not made this ice cream flavor sooner?!? I love Cadbury Mini Eggs and I love making homemade ice cream, so I seriously cannot believe that I hadn’t made this recipe yet. But better late than never! Here’s my recipe for creamy, delicious, homemade Cadbury Mini Egg Ice Cream. Cadbury Mini Egg Ice Cream The …
After telling my friends I was pregnant with surprise Baby #3, they all immediately asked if I was going to have another baby shower. I was really on the fence about it. I mean, because of the twins we already have almost everything we could need and anything that I needed to buy for this …