I wanted to share my experience with physical therapy because I found it sooo helpful. After having Emerson, I was very careful about getting back into any ab work, and waited until nearly a year to start the ab sections of videos or classes. However, my core just didn’t feel right, and I was so afraid of making anything worse. Plus, my doctor had never actually checked me for diastasis recti (the official term for ab separation) and I was worried…
Hi friends, I wanted to have another post ready for today, but I wasn’t able to finish it over the weekend…it was sort of a weird weekend. Remember how I said I was laying around at home a lot and not into exercise? Well, turns out it’s because I’m recovering from mono. Weird for a monogamous 30-something, right? I had a more intense case when I was 22, and apparently it lives in your body and can recur due to…
Emerson has gotten into pretend play and it’s just the cutest. I caught her feeding her baby with a spoon:) I haven’t nursed Emerson since November 28th, and I can still squeeze out milk (sorry if that’s TMI) – did other weaning mamas feel like it took a while? I’ve turned into such a homebody. I’ve been keeping Emerson in more due to the crazy viruses circulating – at first, I was going stir-crazy, but now I’ve come to enjoy…
Hershel backpack – I received this at my family’s secret Santa exchange over Christmas, and have liked using it in place of my usual diaper bag. Facebook moms group – there’s a fabulous group here in Brooklyn and it has been SOO helpful for getting info. Bon Iver – the best mellow background music for winter, cooking, wine-drinking and such. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara – I got this as a free sample at Sephora and like that it makes…
The one thing that has been really nice about this big life change is that it’s given me a chance to reflect – that first year of being a mom plus working and making the decision to jump ship left me feeling like I couldn’t think clearly. Now, I have lots of [semi] alone time on my hands! Moving to a big city has made me reminisce about our time in Boston, and leaving Dallas has made me think a…
Welcome to my open house. I’ll start with Emerson’s room – it’s a bit packed, as we wanted to bring our fold-out couch. The light in this room is hard to capture, but it’s so white and bright! I love our bedroom – it’s small and simple with a pleasant view in the morning. Still need to figure out where to hang those pics. The hallway leads from the living/dining area to the two bedrooms. We’re using it for storage…
When did Emerson become a toddler? We’re finally starting to get into a rhythm. Here’s a peek into our new life in Brooklyn: 7:25 – I wake up when Matt gets in the shower and rejoice that we’re in the 7’s. Emerson has been waking up at 6 the past two weeks, and I’m so thankful for the extra sleep. A few minutes later, I hear Em and Matt goes to get her while I make tea and peanut butter-ize…
I’d say these are loose goals – I don’t like putting too much pressure on myself to change, but I certainly welcome January as a time to reflect and make improvements. -Invest in friendships new and old – important for my sanity right now. -Spend some time thinking about future career goals and possibilities. -Write more blog posts – I’ve got the time now, so why not? I installed a new theme to make things look a bit more modern…
So many amazing things to celebrate this year – I couldn’t resist sharing! Our first vacation as a family of three Emerson learning to eat solids Visiting Ojai Valley for a wedding Our annual beach trip Making the trek to Maui for our first visit to Hawaii Kath’s wedding in CVille Emerson’s first taste of buttercream A long trip to Bald Head with both families Moving to Brooklyn Not pictured low-points: Middle-of-the night feedings and wake-ups for months on end;…