My Birth & Breastfeeding Plan (Homebirth for Baby #4)
Things don’t always go as planned. In fact, most times they don’t go as planned. However, it is still worthwhile making a plan to be prepared with a mental image. Planning can help provide a bit of clarity as we apply what we know on paper. At the same time we can be flexible and …
Preparing for Homebirth – After 3 Hospital Births
Currently, baby #4 is baking in the oven and due in May. This time we are planning a home birth – assisted home birth. Home birth is not new to my family. My grandmother was a midwife and gave birth at home in Mexico, my mom birthed my sister at home, and my sister birthed …
Postpartum Essentials: Must-Haves for Mom (mom of 4 under 4)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read full disclosure for more information. Your labor and delivery will determine what postpartum supplies you need, especially if you tear OR have a c-section. In my experience with my past 3 births, in 2021 and 2023, my needs were slightly different after each birth. I had a second-degree tear …
Breast Engorgement: Cabbage Leaves & Other Remedies
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read full disclosure for more information. Engorgement is when the breasts are full, hard, and tender. This causes the breasts to become swollen and it is often uncomfortable to painful. It is normal when beginning to breastfeed. There are a few reasons breast engorgement occurs: Quite a few sources suggest …
The Ultimate Dry Hand Treatment
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read full disclosure for more information. Here I share the BEST hand treatment for your dry or cracked hands. Hands down (pun intended). Busy mom? No worries – Skip by clicking >> the secret to healing your dry hands. I have highlighted it below. Introduction Two things: dry hands and …
4-Month Fitness Challenge Update
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read full disclosure for more information. I skipped the 2-month & the 3-month fitness updates. It’s been a combination of busy + disappointment. I started this challenge for myself on May 20 and today, September 12, I’ve finally sat down to record an update. The obvious busyness is from being …