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Inward and Onward

November 28, 2019 By Me2Admin Leave a Comment

“Learn from yesterday, live for today.” – Albert Einstein

When I finally emerged from that first year fog with baby number two and I was able to actually carry on an adult conversation with my mama friends, [Read more…]

The Power of Perspective

January 8, 2019 By Me2Admin 2 Comments

For all the mamas out there in the trenches.

 

Per.spec.tive

Noun

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Also known as, in motherhood — the ability to wrap your head around the fact that you can survive this! [Read more…]

From Woman to Mother

October 16, 2018 By Me2Admin Leave a Comment

The life changing journey from resisting Motherhood to embracing it.

When you think of who you were before you became a mother, and who you are now, do you feel like they are two completely different people? Do you feel like you are resisting this new identity — trying desperately to hold onto the person that you were before you blessed this earth with a little person?  If you answered “yes” to the above, then I hope you find some solace in the fact that you stand together with so many women. Women that don’t recognize who they are anymore. So who are we now that we are Mothers?

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From self-proclaimed “People Pleaser” to “Boundary Pusher”

September 10, 2018 By Me2Admin Leave a Comment

My name is Kim. I am (almost 31 years old.) I like hiking, hanging with my fam, my dog, laughing until I pee a little and I have a confession to make. I am a recovering people pleaser.

Pushing the boundaries is a conflicting thing for someone like myself, because I also dislike drama. No, but, for real. Let me explain.

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And then, there were three.

July 30, 2018 By Me2Admin Leave a Comment

Our first night home with Viola and how I came face to face with the reality of parenthood.

As I hobbled my way out of the maternity ward, barely able to stand upright after my caesarean, I could hardly believe they were letting us leave with this little living person. Didn’t they like, send you home with a nurse or a manual? Something? Anything? [Read more…]

Why Hire a Doula?

July 5, 2018 By Me2Admin Leave a Comment

Who are we and what sets us apart from other support networks?

When I say I am a postpartum Doula, the most common question I get asked is, “What is that?”The second question is, “What do you do?” Or, “How are you different than say, a babysitter or housekeeper?”

So, what is a Doula, and what makes us different? [Read more…]

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Time management in motherhood ⏰ . . . How do we Time management in motherhood ⏰ .
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How do we manage time when it feels like there is never enough of it once baby arrives?
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I used to hear the above quote a lot — “sleep when the baby sleeps.” But for so many of us mamas, there are a plethora of reasons why this may be difficult.
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We would rather bathe, tidy up the house, make a phone call, have some down time because well, being woken up abruptly by a crying baby makes a nap sometimes not feel worth it. Or what if your baby is like mine was and doesn’t nap for longer than 20 minutes at a time? 😯
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A tip I always give mamas is that maybe you don’t sleep every time the baby is sleeping but aim to try to have a little rest every other day at least. Schedule it in. Be intentional. This takes the pressure off feeling like you ‘should’ be sleeping when on Wednesday you decide to devote that time to tinkering around with the other things on the list that also have the ability to fill your cup.
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So sure, sleep when the baby sleeps... sometimes. 😉
Getting outdoors 🌿 . . . As a mother, it is tou Getting outdoors 🌿
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As a mother, it is tough to get many quiet moments alone. Some of us maybe even feel a bit guilty for yearning for it. Dang that mama guilt hey? But if there is one piece of advice I can give all the women out there putting in the work raising up these littles — it’s get outdoors. Alone.
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There is something about nature that brings us back to earth from the chaotic orbit that can be motherhood. Fill your cup. Fill it right up from the inside out; and then pour back into your family from a more balanced version of yourself. 💛
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Today’s selfie brought to you by yours truly, in my happy place.
Well played pregnancy! So, what are some ways we c Well played pregnancy! So, what are some ways we can combat the dreaded morning/evening/all day nausea?
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Vitamin B6 - a well researched nutrient that can help ease nausea! Aim for 25mg every 8 hours and look for the active form, pyridoxal-5-phosphate. Don’t be alarmed if urine looks bright yellow as a result.
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Ginger - a medicinal root that’s been around for centuries. Recommended dose is 1000mg/day but divided into 3-4 doses to avoid heartburn.
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Magnesium - used to help relax muscles which may be useful in calming that overactive gag reflex associated with vomiting. It’s also been shown to aid in reducing the risk of unstable blood sugar which may also increases the risk of nausea during pregnancy.
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Some other remedies include essential oils like peppermint, lemon, grapefruit or citrus blends and acupressure bands — just make sure you consult a specialist in these fields if you decide to try them out!
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Hope this helps some of you queasy mamas. ♥️
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