Tag: motherhood
Pregnancy Regressions: When Being Pregnant is Like Being a Child
Ah, the miracle of childbirth. With this, my first pregnancy, I have learned many things. As I reflect on some of those things, I...
Kindly Never Ring My Doorbell Again, Please
It’s funny the way becoming a parent changes you as a person, and changes some of your behaviors and preferences. For me, there are...
Ultimate Holiday Playlist
I'm back with another fun Spotify playlist for you! (you may remember my killer workout playlist I posted about here: https://indianapolismoms.com/health/killer-workout-playlist/)
This time, I've created...
The Twelve Days of Christmas, Mom Style
Christmas is coming. December is upon us and the entire month will undoubtably fly by. If you are anything like me you have already...
Imposter Syndrome
Ever have a case of imposter syndrome? I feel like as moms, sometimes we try to be perfectionists or superwoman—trying to make the holidays...
Sometimes Being a Mom is Hard
Sometimes being a mom is hard. I had one of those weeks this week. We have all had one like this, and most of...
Staying Afloat This Winter
Some days are better than others. We understand that and have lived that our whole lives; we know that some days we are cruising...
The Size of my Child is Not Your Concern
I was at Kid City at the Greenwood Community Center the other day (side note: absolutely amazing, cheap place to take a kiddo!) and...
Remembering My Pregnancy: First Trimester Surprises!
In honor of October being pregnancy and infant loss awareness month, I have chosen to share this. I found out through an ultrasound a...
The Not So Glamorous Side to Childbirth…Stuff I Wish They Told...
"Just don’t forget disposable underwear and pads the size of your arm."
That was what I led with when talking about the not so glamorous...
Letter to My 21 Year Old Self
On October 6th, 2017, I turned 36 years old. Shockingly, this isn’t at all daunting, but instead extremely eye opening. Obviously, a lot can...
Teal Pumpkin Project: Non-Candy Halloween Trick or Treat Ideas for Kids...
Every year on Halloween, I cheerfully hand out candy to a few hundred variations on baby bees, gory zombies and cute animals walking on...
Confessions of a New Mom: Boutique Shopping with a Newborn
A Boutique Destination
Up until this weekend, I had only run errands and attended business meetings along with my husband. I'd found the determination to...
Part 2 of Mom Life: Shedding Weight and Gaining Confidence
We all know it can be hard to get up early and work out, with or without kids, single, married, dating, divorced, whatever. It...