Those who know me, know that I can be very analytical, caring, and pretty structured all while being unstable (ha-ha). I am opinionated, strong willed, and compassionate. I do lose my shxt sometimes like most human beings, but usually I have it all together. I make sure my kid’s needs are met and they are … Continue reading Salt Life: The Glow Up
Category: Mommy problems
Fat Mama Part ii
I am guilty of being obsessed with "snapping back" after my previous pregnancies. I share each postpartum journey to motivate other mommies and give them a realistic look at a true average postpartum body (Fat Mama). Not the body of a woman who was a fitness model or had a full on 12 pack before … Continue reading Fat Mama Part ii
The “Easy” Way Out
**This is a lengthy post** So this isn't going to be your typical super cute and perfect birth story full of professional vibrant dramatic photography and dainty cute details. This birth story will have camera phone pics and plenty to read. I personally find birth stories to be a bit meh and I am not … Continue reading The “Easy” Way Out
Dear NICU
Dear NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit), After having 5 healthy and considered "term" babies, I never would have thought I would ever have to meet you. May 1st, you automatically took piece number 6 and 7 of my heart. Bringing these girls into the world at 33 weeks was unexpected, exciting and scary … Continue reading Dear NICU
Natural Libido Boosters
No matter how busy you become as a mom, one thing you may think that you don't really need but you do is a healthy and balanced sex life, and intimacy. It is apart of wellbeing as a woman. It's nothing to be ashamed of if your libido has tanked after having kids! I say … Continue reading Natural Libido Boosters
To the Mom Who Feels Like Giving Up
Another day has come and gone and you are beyond drained. You spent your day either working or being at home with the kiddos all day. You may have had your coffee piping hot, cold, or reheated in the microwave because you forgot all about the damn thing. You dealt with public tantrums, a million … Continue reading To the Mom Who Feels Like Giving Up
Having a large family is weird
The dynamics of family has changed a lot over the past few decades. The teen pregnancy rate has significantly dropped, women are waiting longer to have babies, and the average size of families has shrunk. Long gone are the days of people having at least literally a dozen kids (My grandfather had 11 siblings). Today, … Continue reading Having a large family is weird
Susie Not So Homemaker
So we just built this incredibly beautiful new home and it is pretty big. I am not saying this to brag, but in comparison to what we just moved out of, this house is like a mansion to me. Now that we are almost settled in and it's been one full month of us … Continue reading Susie Not So Homemaker
The “lit” Marriage: Date Night Ideas
Looking for some fun and cost effective date night ideas? Well look no further! I happen to be an expertise in this field because we have 5 kids and no designated full time babysitter! We have had to get very creative over the years and utilize things we have at home to have a great … Continue reading The “lit” Marriage: Date Night Ideas
The “lit” Marriage: Never stop dating
Think back to your life before marriage and kids. You know the stage where you had titles or you were trying to snag that cutie as your own. When we first get with someone, we do whatever we can to fulfill their needs and desires to keep them happy. Fast forward to getting married … Continue reading The “lit” Marriage: Never stop dating
The “lit” Marriage: Love more, fight less
Every couple fights. If someone tells you that they don't then they are lying. There is nothing wrong with having disagreements and such here and there because it's normal. Most healthy couples argue. Some do it more often than others and that is okay too. Conflicts in the marriage can make or break the relationship. … Continue reading The “lit” Marriage: Love more, fight less
Fat Mama
I am two months postpartum and it seems like the weight is slowly falling off; which is fine considering the fact I haven't been exercising like I should be. I have my days of body shaming and my fair share of days where I am absolutely in love with my postpartum body. Kids are known … Continue reading Fat Mama
