Body image before, during, and after babies
An honest look at how my relationship with my body has shifted from high school to motherhood, and what it’s been like learning to hold pride, frustration, and acceptance at the same time after having two babies.
My first birth story: A 41 week induction and everything that surprised me
Pitocin, placentas, and inversions. From a 41 week induction to an epidural decision I did not expect, this is my honest, start to finish birth story for anyone who loves hearing how it really happens.
Is it harder to be a stay-at-home mom or a working mom?
After experiencing both sides of motherhood, I’ve realized the “harder” path depends on how many kids you have, how intense they are, and how demanding your job is. Here’s where I’m landing right now.
Two kids or three? Sitting with the uncertainty
I thought I knew we were done at two. Then my second baby arrived, and everything felt a little less certain. A candid reflection on family size, capacity, and learning to sit with not knowing.
Beauty after babies: what I’m adding back (and what I’m leaving behind)
Motherhood, a pandemic, and a few major life changes forced me into a full beauty reset. Now that I’m on the other side, I’m rethinking what actually makes me feel good, and what I’m happy to leave behind.
Baby sleep in the age of AI: Lessons from baby #1 and baby #2
Sleep with baby number one felt predictable. Sleep with baby number two has been anything but. A mom-to-mom look at how feeding, temperament, tools, and timing can completely change the sleep experience.
New year’s resolutions for busy parents
A reframe on New Year’s resolutions for busy parents. Instead of adding more to an already full plate, this post explores realistic habits that actually stick.
When the stares stop: noticing the quiet shift in womanhood
A reflection on growing up under the male gaze, aging out of it, and the complicated feelings that come with both.
The Ashley Tisdale mom group drama (and why all moms can relate)
The Ashley Tisdale mom group drama isn’t really about celebrities. It’s about how lonely and complicated making mom friends can be.
Breastfeeding: same mom, two babies, two very different journeys
Two babies, two very different breastfeeding journeys. Sharing the struggles, surprises, and lessons in letting go of expectations as a mom.
Is this normal toddler behavior… or something more?
Navigating toddler meltdowns and behavioral ups and downs can feel overwhelming, especially when you worry it might signal something bigger, like ADHD.
My miscarriage story (and what I wish I’d known)
A personal account of miscarriage: what I wish I’d known, how it unfolded, and the quiet ways grief showed up afterward.