This post is sponsored by Depend® but all opinions are my own. You probably spent a TON of time worrying about what to have on hand for baby - but have you thought about yourself mama?? There are a few essentials I recommend having on hand for when you get home from the hospital. 1. A huge water bottle with a straw. You are going to be soooooo thirsty! Your body has gone through a huge shift of fluid after the delivery of your baby. You … [Read more...]
Mason’s Zebra Themed First Birthday
We pretty much knew what the theme for Mason's first birthday would be from the time he was born. His nursery was done in a monochromatic theme (you can see his nursery here) and he slept with a zebra nightlight since we brought him home from the hospital. Here are a few other things we considered when planning his big day! Location Mason's birthday happened to fall during a time when Tyler was in New York for an Emergency Medicine … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Dream
This kid is the definition of a mother's dream, except of course when he is throwing himself head first off of furniture. In that case, he is a mother's heart attack. Mason is cruising like a maniac, climbing on top of everything (and even into his water table), standing on his own and surprising himself, climbing up the stairs 12 times in a row and making both of us out of breath, and taking his few first steps. He sure is keeping his mama on … [Read more...]
Doctor Mommy, MD’s 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks!
Last year, I was pregnant at this time - so I didn't get to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale because I was growing by the minute. (Okay, I got a pair of booties but that's it!) This year, I couldn't wait for the sale to start and I finally got my shipment this week! Below are my top picks for mama, home, and baby! I couldn't resist getting matching Nike's for me and Mason! Let me know what you ended up … [Read more...]
Doctor Mommy’s Guide to a Milk Bath Photo Shoot
Step One: Have the most incredible photographer as a friend. All photos are by Amy, of @silverpebblephotography - she's an angel. Step Two: Scour Pinterest for ideas and color schemes. Because all good ideas start with Pinterest right?! Step Three: Purchase supplies. I recommend a sheer robe/lingerie for yourself, a sheer fabric to use as a drape as necessary – we went with a light green tulle, more flowers than you think you would need in … [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...]
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...]
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...]