Tag: motherhood

Non-slip gripper coating hack for infant and toddler items. (And other favorite warm inside footwear)

Non-slip gripper coating hack for infant and toddler items. (And other favorite warm inside footwear)

It is officially winter in Pittsburgh. When the weather is this cold, the house just feels colder for some reason, regardless of what the thermostat says. This time last year Poppy had been walking for a few weeks and having warm clothing that was grippy to aid with getting around, both crawling and walking, was so important. Poppy is not the largest of children and I was shocked at how hard it was to find reasonably priced footed pajamas that had 2-way zippers (a total must in my opinion) and non-slip grippers on the feet in sizes under 12 months. Non-slip gripper coating can be added to any item you desire. It only takes a small bit of time and minimal creative effort necessary.

Poppy’s Birth Story.

Poppy’s Birth Story.

Reflecting on one’s birth story can be so joyful but can also bring back many emotions of the surrounding days. The experience of every woman is truly unique, and in that, it is amazing. The whole idea of pregnancy and delivery is just surreal. I more

Chat with a Provider: Postpartum Care with Stephanie Davis, PA-C

Chat with a Provider: Postpartum Care with Stephanie Davis, PA-C

The fears that come with the unknowns of postpartum care are right up there with the fears of labor and delivery. In a culture of increased sharing and social media the access to information regarding the postpartum process is more prevalent. Even with this being more

Packing the Delivery and Postpartum Hospital Bag.

Packing the Delivery and Postpartum Hospital Bag.

It can be daunting thinking about what to bring to the hospital for delivery and your subsequent hospital stay. We definitely packed too much, but I was also glad that we had a lot of what we did. Below is a list of the things more

Chat with a Provider: Labor and Delivery with Emily Farkas, PA-C

Chat with a Provider: Labor and Delivery with Emily Farkas, PA-C

Even though I am a healthcare provider, when I became pregnant I knew there was more information that I wanted to learn (especially since I have never worked in women’s health). Having amazing resources to help with understanding the whole process into motherhood can bring not only comfort but the knowledge to make informed decisions that are best for each individual. Emily Farkas is a physician assistant with many years experience in labor and delivery to answer many common questions regarding the process.

Pumpkin Pancakes.

Pumpkin Pancakes.

oaking up all the fall goodness with all the pumpkin recipes. As promised – easy pumpkin pancakes. This recipe makes a bunch of small pumpkin pancakes with extra to freeze for easy breakfasts later (that is if all the big people in the house don’t eat them first!). Enjoy!

Apricot Puree.

Apricot Puree.

I no longer make a lot of single purees these days now that Poppy is almost 21 months, but apricot puree to go with greek yogurt remains a frequent staple on the breakfast menu given its great taste and nutritional benefits. Apricots are type of more

Pumpkin Waffles.

Pumpkin Waffles.

Pumpkin is a big part of fall around our house. I have been loving incorporating pumpkin into some of the quick, regular items we cook around the house for Poppy and ourselves. These waffles are easy, no sugar added and delicious.

The White Board – A simple solution to decrease household confusion, stress and forgetfulness.

The White Board – A simple solution to decrease household confusion, stress and forgetfulness.

Motherhood is beautiful they say – and it certainly is – but it can be equally overwhelming and very shy of glamorous. With all the tasks that seem to pile up, keeping them straight can feel daunting – especially with the dreaded “mom brain”. One of the things that was often stressful for not only myself but the household was meals and snacks. What was she eating today? A question that so often occurred and for some reason always seemed to be directed towards me, mom. My solution – a white board.

Mama Worry.

Mama Worry.

I was recently talking to one of my best friends who is also a mother. We were taking a walk with our children, a wonderful but almost too well known activity these days. For whatever reason, our conversation this day got a little more real and we found ourselves at a mutual conclusion: No one tells you how much you will actually worry about your child. Or more accurately I suppose, no one that we spoke to during our pregnancies was able to truly describe the feelings with words alone. Of course we love our children and of course we want the best for them.