When I was expecting Jack I had several moms recommend different diaper brands or diaper subscriptions and truthfully I never really gave them any thought or looked into them. My mom always used Huggies and I never considered using anything else out of familiarity. This time around I decided to do a little research and … Continue reading Diaper Subscriptions
Hi everyone! It has been a LONG time since I have shared a blog post. Truthfully I have really missed it but if I have any free time its usually spent showering or napping because thats just newborn life. Although its been nearly 6 weeks since Eleanor's arrival so I suppose she really isn't a … Continue reading Introducing Eleanor Ray (And Thoughts on Life with Two)
We were going to keep it a secret until baby's arrival but we decided we just couldn't wait. Plus, Jack was anxious to tell anyone and everyone whether he is going to have a brother or sister. So here it goes! Baby Cannon is a..... GIRL! We are so excited to share that we will … Continue reading Baby Cannon is a….
One of my biggest challenges since becoming a mother has been balancing everything, especially time for myself. Even a year and a half later I still struggle to find balance sometimes. But I've learned that taking time for ME is important to help me find the energy, patience and motivation to balance everything else. Today … Continue reading Making Time For Yourself as a Mom
The past six months have been anything but easy or ordinary. No, this wasn’t the summer I had in mind for us, or even year for that matter. Between our long miscarriage struggle back in February & March, and the ongoing pandemic, our year hasn’t exactly gone as planned, but that’s ok. Yes, we were … Continue reading A Summer of Quality Time
I first shared my about my miscarriage back in March ( you can read about it here). At that point I thought it was physically “over” even though I was still emotionally working through it. But within a few days of publicly sharing about my miscarriage things got worse. As a quick summary, I found … Continue reading Pregnancy Loss Pt 2: The Never Ending Miscarriage
Motherhood is full of worries and stress. "Are they eating enough?", "Are they eating too much?", "Do we spend enough time being active?", "Are they getting enough sleep?". The worries are never ending. Very early on I began to worry if we had the right toys to help Jack engage and learn. And once he … Continue reading Engaging Playtime with Lovevery
I wasn't sure wether or not I wanted to write this post. But then the other day I saw the quote "write what you need to read" and I remembered that the purpose of this blog is to share real life, not just a highlight real. I found out I was pregnant again in early … Continue reading Pregnancy Loss: There is No Right Way to Grieve
When it comes to shopping for Jack I love finding fun, unique and comfortable pieces. In the past few months I have found a few favorites and thought I would share. Kate QuinnKate Quinn has such unique and fun prints in the SOFTEST fabric! I ordered Jack one of the bamboo onesies and even after … Continue reading Favorite Kids Clothing Brands
Swaddles; they are supposed to make your baby feel safer and snug mimicking the comfort they felt in the womb. And while they may have made Jack feel more secure, they ended up giving me a lot of anxiety and led to more sleepless nights.After about 2 weeks we had pretty much given up on … Continue reading Swaddles: The Best & The Worst
