As a third time mom, I've gone through a lot of baby products. I've bought into the "can't live without" items that sat untouched, or the ones that were actually less convenient. I'm here to help you out with a short list of baby items that are actually useful. Pro tip, skip the $50 baby bath and get a $10 bath lounger. It folds up and out of the way, is inexpensive and easier to bathe baby in. *I am in no way endorsed by any of these companies, they are just my tried and tru

I always encourage my clients to write their birth story, even if they never share it with anyone. It can help them remember small details, it helps them process, it can be freeing if they had a tough birth, and it's something they can look back on if they are feeling nostalgic. I have had every intention of writing my story, but have continuously put it off because for some reason I've been on blog strike. Today, with my 4 week old snoozing on my chest, I decided to take my

Postpartum depression is something that people don't talk about very often, just ask me. Not many people know this about me but, I suffered horribly from PPD. I had the kind of postpartum depression that lasts for years, that sucks the joy from your life and laughs in your face. It truly feels like you are underwater and drowning in your own life. I had a very traumatic birth with my youngest son, and 3 years later there are still things that I am angry about, and can't let g

Before we get started, I want to add a disclaimer. This is in NO way directed at my husband, or a 'dig' at him. He is a wonderful father, and does an amazing job with our crazy crew. This is just to poke fun, and to tell kids all over the world to go ask their dads! Most of y'all know that I am an oilfield wife, this means two long weeks of solo parenting. Two long weeks of our boys asking "when's daddy coming home?" at least 3 times a day. Every single night when I tuck our