The Mom Jeans skit from SNL definitely shows us how to be the perfect mom. A sense of humor and a pair of mom jeans (that accentuate the fupa) are critical to surviving the job of raising little people, am I right? I had the opportunity to sit down with The Perfect Mom on Mother's Day. I asked her how she does motherhood so well. Here’s what she told me: 1. "Be honest with yourself." “One of … [Read more...] about How to Be the Perfect Mom
Motivation
How to Have a VBAC
Here are the ten things I did that greatly influenced my ability to have a VBAC. *February 2019: I had my second VBAC. She came even easier. Check out more below! The Risks and Why Have a VBAC First, let’s clear up some things. Many women I talk to seem scared at the thought of having a VBAC because their doctor has told them that there is a risk of uterine rupture during birth. According to … [Read more...] about How to Have a VBAC
2017: Sending Off The Year
So, there's like four minutes until New Year's. Oh well, here it goes! 2017, Another Year of Many Lessons Tonight, I needed some fresh air. I've been cooped up in the house with a cold, and my family has been under the weather. I put on my boots and coat, and went out into the yard. The cold air felt amazing, and when I looked up, I saw that beautiful full moon. All the darkness around, and … [Read more...] about 2017: Sending Off The Year
Judging Less and Loving More
*This post is dedicated to my Aunt Lori. Last week, she died under horrific circumstances. The celebration of her life today has shown me many things, and one of them centers upon judgment. If others had been judging her more throughout her life, then she may not have been able to become the force of positivity she was. Choosing Love My aunt died tragically last week. When I reflect on her and … [Read more...] about Judging Less and Loving More
3 Things You Can Do to Heal
I wanted to write about these 3 things that bring healing because I did them myself. Rewind to November of 2014. It had been two weeks since starting a protocol of eating and taking supplements. This protocol was provided to me by my health coach. She wanted me to do things like incorporate sea vegetables into my diet, stay away from gluten, drink a large amount of filtered, spring water, and … [Read more...] about 3 Things You Can Do to Heal
Problems are Blessings
Someone telling me that problems are blessings could have totally irritated me at the beginning of having hormonal imbalance and hypothyroidism. Now I understand the notion. It was October of 2014, and I had a problem. With a laundry list of unpleasant symptoms, I was leaving an endocrinologist's office and fighting back tears. After an hour appointment with the doctor, I was told we'd wait 6 … [Read more...] about Problems are Blessings
