Can I Ask You a Question?

Can I Ask You a Question?

Can I Ask You a Question? Story time. “Can I ask you a question?” I said to my husband, in our brightly lit ensuite bathroom. “Of course,” he replied.  “I’m having a couple of weird body days. Is my body shape changing?” I...
Lifting Weights and Nail Polish

Lifting Weights and Nail Polish

Lifting Weights and Nail Polish I heard his laugh from behind me, as I demonstrated the Lat Pull Down exercise I wanted him to do 12 reps of. “Why are you laughing?”, I asked, as I got up from the bench.  “It’s just…it’s just that you’re lifting all these weights and...
One Year Later

One Year Later

CONTENT WARNING: this is about heavy emotions regarding pregnancy and postpartum. I can appreciate that much of this might be triggering to read, or you might think I’m being insensitive writing this. It is my experience and only the truth. Unfiltered....
I Didn’t Think Postpartum Could Be Ok

I Didn’t Think Postpartum Could Be Ok

I was so terrified about being in this last pregnancy and coming out of it because I didn’t think postpartum could be ok. Like, not in ANY WAY possible could it be anything close to ok. My memories of early postpartum with our first baby include crying all day,...
My Choices About This Birth

My Choices About This Birth

I wanted to update you with some things today! If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that I went into this second pregnancy with a lot of confusion about what my preferences might be for this baby’s birth. Well, I’m 38-weeks pregnant and have now made some...
Pregnancy Belly Support Garments

Pregnancy Belly Support Garments

This pregnancy has been completely different in many ways. One way in particular is that I’ve felt like I’ve need abdominal support from early on. In my first pregnancy, I felt totally fine and supported through 42 weeks. In this pregnancy, I’ve...