Emmett’s Birth Story
May 6, 2021Before I was pregnant I never fully understood why people shared their birth stories; I found it interesting but I wasn’t sure if it was something I would ever do. Now, having experienced our labour and birth, I want to write it down for what it was. I know that over time, the memory of that day will fade (even now it’s already a blur) and I’ll just remember that on March 25th, 2021, I became a mother to a beautiful baby boy. During my pregnancy, I spent hours watching videos from home births to pain relief, tips and tricks…
A Self-Love Journal of 2021
Since the start of the New Year, I’ve been working on doing more of what I love, more of what brings me joy, self-care and self-love for my overall well-being. Journaling is something I’ve often started but never kept up…
Stretching vs. Exercising While Pregnant
Stretching vs. Exercising while pregnant…have any opinions? It’s nice to say that regular exercise is essential for a healthy and happy pregnancy, but is it realistic? Every pregnancy is unique, as is the pregnant person. Even the same person would…
7 Self-Care Tips for When You’re Feeling Down
When you’re feeling down, it can be hard to get yourself out of that rut; and self-care can be the last thing on your mind. But, it may be the one thing you really need in that moment. Something that…
What Inspires You?
What inspires you? I feel like the answer to this question could be ever-changing. Right now, I am feeling so inspired by the human body. Not a female body vs. a male body, but the human body in general. What Inspired…
Restrictions and Dieting – Hell No!
Raise your hand if you’ve ever restricted yourself when eating? Have you tried dieting, a trend or two perhaps? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are so not alone. Your body is an amazing instrument that requires fine…
This is 26
This is 26. I’ve been thinking about what I wanted to write on my birthday. Something honest; a representation of what I’ve been through and who I’m becoming. In truth, however, there are far more things running through my head…
I Stand With You; It’s Time to be a Human Being
Hi 🙂 How are you? How have you been doing lately? We’re in the middle of a pandemic, so there are already a lot of emotions going on. Now, BIPOC are finally being heard after how many years of speaking…
Mental Health Awareness; Your Story Matters
It’s #BellLetsTalk day and it’s ALL about mental health awareness. How many people do you know that struggle with their mental health? Bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia. Anxiety. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Depression. Eating Disorder. These are just a few of…
