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...]
