Now that Mason’s two bottom teeth have popped through, he is getting a little more into reading and a little less into just eating his books. What many of you don’t know is that I was an English Major before I decided to become a doctor– so story time holds a special place in my heart. For my baby shower, I asked guests to bring their favorite books instead of cards and to put a little note in them so Mace could read them when he got older. We … [Read more...]
The Well-Stocked Medicine Cabinet
I am so excited to bring you this guest post from one of the best mamas, doctors, and friends I know - Annie Ray! We trained together in Residency and not only did I learn so much from her, but she got me though some of the hardest days. Annie just started a blog with some of her High School friends - you should check it out! www.lockerstolittles.com The inevitable scenario: It’s 2 am, your kid has just woken up screaming, sweaty and with … [Read more...]
Why I Think the SNOO is Priceless
When I was pregnant with Mason I spent HOURS researching everything from swaddles, to baby monitors, and even diaper creams! I was so excited for our little man to arrive, and as any mama does, I wanted the best for him. When I heard about the SNOO I was very intrigued and slightly skeptical. I was already familiar with the mind behind the SNOO, Dr. Harvey Karp. He is the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block, which was so good I made both … [Read more...]
Modern Black and White Nursery
For Mason's room, we knew we wanted to create a space that wasn't too 'babyish' and could grow along with him as he got older. We still wanted it to be fun and a place he would love spending time in, playing, sleeping, dreaming, and growing. We decided on this modern black and white theme with sharp geometric shapes and some whimsical additions like the zebra drawer pulls and gold animal accents. I wanted it to be cozy and combined different … [Read more...]
The Final Weeks of Pregnancy!
The last two weeks of pregnancy were such a blur to me! The majority of it was spent nesting like a mad woman, working my last few shifts, and trying to sneak in a few moments for myself. I felt pretty overwhelmed, like every spare minute I had was spent preparing for the little man. There were boxes all over the house, gifts scattered in every room (which we were SO grateful for), baby stuff we didn’t have set up yet or even know what to do … [Read more...]
Is CrossFit Safe During Pregnancy?
Disclaimer: This post is not intended as medical advice. I am a doctor, but I am not your doctor! I have personally had a healthy pregnancy and was active in CrossFit for about four years before getting pregnant. Every situation and pregnancy is different so please consult your doctor for guidance whenever starting an exercise program. There is SO much misinformation out there about what women are able to do during pregnancy. What upsets me … [Read more...]
36 Week BumpDate!
Is it possible to have baby fever when you are already pregnant? We have 24 days until our due date and I am dyyyyyying to meet him - it’s driving me crazy! I can’t wait to hold him in my arms, smell that baby smell, for his little hands to grasp my finger, and to see those tiny itty bitty feet - eeeeeek! Almost NOTHING fits at this point, and I’ve mostly been living in Ty’s t-shirts, but I am loving this dress from Pink Blush (click on my pic … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why the Second Trimester Kicks A$$
The second trimester for me was the BOMB! Now that I am in my third trimester, I am truly TRULY appreciative of how great it was (more on the third trimester later – ugh!). Some women say that starting the second trimester is like flipping a switch because all of the first trimester symptoms disappear and you start to feel like a human again. For me, I was pretty lucky in that I didn’t have much morning sickness or fatigue in the first trimester. … [Read more...]
34 Week Bump Update
I can't believe it is already September! Next month this little boy will make me a mama and I couldn't be more excited! My work schedule has finally slowed down a tiny bit (two days on and one day off!) and I have been going to the gym every day that I'm not working. I wanted to start a Whole30 today, and did GREAT with breakfast - I even had my coffee black! But...I had made caramel filled chocolate chip cookies and we still had some leftover … [Read more...]
Bump Update Pic!
Everyone has been requesting bump updates so here is one for you all! I spent my day off yesterday cozied up in my PinkBlush kimono and caught up on old episodes of Giuliana and Bill! I'm obsessed! It was also Ty's birthday so we ordered in some dinner and spent a few hours together after he got home from the hospital! I surprised him with an Air Assault bike since he has been so consistent with his at home workouts - kind of big purchase but he … [Read more...]