Things I Wish I Knew: Corina’s Journey

Meet Corina, a dear friend of mine and a mother of 1. She is a designer, entrepreneur, and an artist who works Full-Time and balances the duties of Motherhood. Q: How old were you when you found out you were expecting?  A: 27 Q: What were your first thoughts and emotions on your pregnancy? A:

Happy 1st Birthday to my Daughter!

One! How time flies! When I first became pregnant with you, I was recently promoted to supervisor in a major organization who serves people with disabilities. This was something I was waiting for- at the age of 30 I did that tang! I remember hearing as a child, when we make plans, GOD laughs in

The “4th” Trimester

Yes, while “Tri-” means 3, the hormones, thoughts, and cravings of pregnancy usually go into Overtime, for weeks, after your baby is born. Postpartum is the forgotten “sister” in the equation, who is sometimes, more scary and dangerous than pregnancy itself. In 2014 I became a mama- yes, my body did something magical ( someone

Mental Health in the 4th Trimester

“How are you feeling?” is a phrase new parents, especially mothers, hardly ever hear. After all, your body didn’t go through anything major, right? It’s almost as if  “Mother” doesn’t matter after birth and can leave one feeling pretty damn invisible. I remember the moments after having our first son. I didn’t even get placed into

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My Breastfeeding Experience

During my pregnancy with our first child, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I read all the breastfeeding books I could get my chubby hands on. I took notes in my notebook for reference and bought all the breast-feeding essentials I learned of. What I learned quickly is that each experience during the breastfeeding journey

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