This article was originally published in 2016 and updated in 2026 with additional snack ideas for breastfeeding moms. A list of healthy snacks for breastfeeding moms that help to keep mom’s nutrition and energy at an all-time high no matter what time of day she’s … [Read more...]
Struggling with the Fourth Trimester
The fourth trimester. Have you heard of it? It’s essentially the first 3 months of your baby’s life, starting from the moment he or she is born. For me, I don’t really remember much about the fourth trimester with Joey, Anthony, or Lily. But as for Michael? I can tell you his … [Read more...]
Tips for Juggling a Baby and Toddler
Juggling a baby and a toddler is a challenging yet rewarding part of parenthood. Here are a few tips that have helped my family adjust to life with a newborn, baby, and toddler phase all under the same roof! Ok. I realize I probably should’ve written this post almost two … [Read more...]
Should I Take a Nap or a Shower?
I was texting with a friend who has also recently had a baby and we exchanged the usual, “how are things going?!” I replied with, “things are ok during the day except I have this internal discussion of whether or not I should shower or nap when the kids are sleeping.” Want to … [Read more...]
Welcome to the World Baby Lily!
41 weeks and 1 day is all it took for our sweet little sister to make her appearance into this world. Here's a snapshot of her birth story, as well as some fun photos of life as a family of 5 one week into it! I have always felt that my pregnancy with Lily seemed to last … [Read more...]
