Adding another baby to our little family is by far the biggest blessing, don’t get me wrong, but I have been struggling. Mentally and physically.
Continue reading the sh*t no one tells you about when having another babyAuthor: Rachel Nardi-Brettman
Rachel is a wife and mother of two who lives in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She gave up her job in the corporate world to be a stay at home mom full time and raise her family. Some of her hobbies and passions include baking, gardening, and all things DIY. Rachel was diagnosed with Celiac Disease when she was 21. She loves to share gluten free baking tips and recipes for others who suffer from similar allergies. She started blogging when her son, Parker, was born. Her daughter, London, was born with some complications and had a brief visit to the NICU. Some of the topics she enjoys writing about include the difficulties of having 2 kids under 2, the stress and effects the NICU has on mothers, and the ups and downs of her breastfeeding journey.
SPRING FAVORITES
With Easter around the corner, I gathered up a few of my current Spring-inspired favorites to help us get through these last few weeks before the holiday and look forward to sunny days ahead. Enjoy!
London’s NICU Birth Story
Alright.. so I have gone back and forth about sharing my birth story. It is very special to me and putting stuff like this out there into the public/online is scary because of how close it is to my heart. I do however feel that I read so so so many birth stories that went exactly as planned. Even though they are still completely wonderful and beautiful, I feel like it is important to have ones like this out there so us moms do not feel alone. Still extremely wonderful and beautiful, but also very scary and not expected.
Continue reading London’s NICU Birth Story
Newborn Essentials on a Budget
Could be days, could be weeks… bags kind of packed, car seat base is still not installed, but we’re ready for you little babe!
Baby fever is a solid 10/10 here in our household. We have sorted through most of Parker’s baby clothes [talk about sentimental] Continue reading Newborn Essentials on a Budget
2018 Reflection
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Now that the bit between Christmas and New Year, where you don’t know what day it is, who you are and what you are supposed to be doing is over, realty has sunken in. Back to work I go come Monday [January 7] and then in a blink baby no. 2 will be here [end of February]. AHHHH! Continue reading 2018 Reflection
Parenting Styles
Like a snowflake, everyone has different parenting styles. Instead of judging and criticizing, we need to embrace this difference and we would be much better for it.
Take peoples comments like a grain of salt, because after all, you are the mom/dad, not them. This is something I struggle with and I know I am not alone. It’s hard to get criticized, Continue reading Parenting Styles
Parker’s 1st Birthday + Family Vacation
I have been totally M.I.A lately and apologize, but I have had such a creative block and honestly I have just been soaking up all of my babe before he turned the big ONE! From party planning, his 1st birthday party to our little family vacation and even starting a new “job”, we have been quite busy over here. Not to mention a little regression on the whole sleeping through the night thing [please send coffee]. Anyways, for anyone who wants to read all about what we have been up too, keep on reading! Continue reading Parker’s 1st Birthday + Family Vacation
