Sponsored by Lull I almost feel like I shouldn’t be allowed to write about sleep right now because…what’s that?! My husband is an Emergency Medicine Intern, I am a full time Physician, we have a 2.5 year old who has decided he thrives on only 6 hours of sleep a day and a sweet and sassy little 10 month old. Yep, it’s hard. I can’t remember the last time I got to ‘sleep in’. The kiddos like to wake up around 6. In my heyday, I could … [Read more...]
How the LifeVac Eased My Mind
A little after Mason turned 6 months old, we started feeding him solid foods. As an anxious first time mama, I couldn’t stop worrying about what would happen if he choked. Of course, as a Family Medicine physician, I have been trained in just about every life saving technique there is. So WHY was I still so nervous? As morbid as it is, I actually ran through a choking scenario in my head. I wanted to be as prepared as I could if the … [Read more...]
Doctor Mommy’s Guide to Breastfeeding
You guys, breastfeeding is HARD! My med school and residency training did nothing to prepare me for this! Now that I made it to my 6 month goal (my goal keeps changing by the day – the AAP recommends exclusively breastfeeding for a year and adding solids after 6 months), I would love to share some things I wish I knew ahead of time and hopefully help you mamas on your breastfeeding journeys. Before I had Mason, I expected … [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...]
Pumpkin Spice Lactation Cookies
Anyone who knows me knows I am obsessed with Pumpkin Spice. I know, so #basic. I also happen to have a 7 week old that wants to breastfeed non-stop! This recipe is the best way for me to get my Pumpkin Spice fix and keep up my milk production. Oats, Flaxseed, and Brewer's Yeast are all key ingredients to help increase your milk supply. I have been pumping once a day to make a little stash for when I go back to work, and after having these … [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...]
Solving Your Sleep Issues in Pregnancy and Beyond
These days there are a million things keeping us from hitting the pillow at a reasonable hour and getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep. We find ourselves laying in bed getting lost in the black hole of Instagram and before we know it more than an hour has gone by. Or we are kept up with our minds racing thinking about everything on our growing to-do list. Studies show 75% of us deal with some kind of sleep difficulty at least a few … [Read more...]
How to Rock the Whole30 and Why You Should
Okay, so it’s not really a diet but more like a life changing program. So far the hubby and I have tried (and failed!) not once, but twice, to complete all 30 days of the Whole30 program. BUT we still saw amazing benefits and really really want to try it again. Lots of you asked about the Whole30 after I mentioned the crock-pot meals in my previous post about my struggle with body image during pregnancy. You can find that post here! As a doc, … [Read more...]