You have permission to pee... Alone
By: Heidi Schertz, Mom of three Setting up physical boundaries for yourself after having kids. The first three months of parenthood I was never alone. I’m not joking. Never (and this...
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Before you Deliver.. Things to think of
As our pregnancy's progress, we start to focus on delivering the baby. Where are we delivering, who is delivering, who will be in the room, and more. A delivery plan...
Maternity, Motherhood and More
You Have Permission to Pee... Alone
Setting up physical boundaries for yourself after having kids. The first three months of parenthood I was never alone. I’m not joking. Never (and this was pre-COVID). I thought being...
CW: Miscarriage of Unwanted Pregnancy
My only unplanned pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at 10 weeks. When I found out I was pregnant for the third time, I wasn’t happy. True, I wanted more kids,...
I Owned Two Bras
I need to tell everyone a secret. When I was breastfeeding, I only owned two bras. While many of you (most of you) will not find this shocking, I myself...
Fall Photography Tips
It's that time of year where we bust out our cameras and phones and take photos of baby's first trip to the pumpkin patch, baby's first trip to the apple...
Best Fall Foods for Pregnancy
Sure, I know it's technically not Fall yet (I have about 3 more weeks), but it's September so it's fall to me now! There are so many things I love...
Why I did a Boudoir Session
I turned the big 4-0 on May 27, 2020. What a year to turn forty in. I had met Alicia (Buxom Boudoir) at an event we did earlier in the...
Have a Fresh Period
Why should you pick Reusable Period Products? There are a couple reasons to switch to reusable menstrual products. You’ll save a bunch of money. The average cost per year for...
What Do I Really Need to Breastfeed?
Honestly, not much. You need breasts and a baby to feed. When we get down to it, breastfeeding can be a very simple process between a Momma and her baby....
When You're A New Parent, Things Suck, and You Need Help
A guest blog post by Emily Aleksy You’re a new parent. Whooooo is this shit overwhelming. And now - you don’t feel how you thought you’d feel. It’s overwhelming and...
Summer Carriers
Summer Carriers The heat and humidity have been ramping up here in Thiensville, Wisconsin making it difficult to enjoy my morning walks. Five years ago, I had to enjoy this...
Sleep in Comfort: Bras for Maternity and Breastfeeding
One of the things that I wasn't prepared for after birth was sleep. I was prepared that I wouldn't have much sleep. I wasn't prepared for waking up in a...
Buying a Bra for Maternity and Postpartum
One of the hardest things to shop for has to be a bra. There are so many styles to choose from. Do we want padding, no padding, sports bra, or...
Now is the Time for Grace
Right now is the time for grace. To sprinkle grace like confetti everywhere. Especially to give it to yourself. Right now you might be balancing trying to get work done...
Family Planning Time
So I was reading the news stories the other day (as we are all doing during pandemic 2020) and noticed something critical.. "Condom shortage looms after coronavirus lockdown shuts world's...
Self-care for Mommas
Welcome to February Mommas! We've made it through the first month of January and we only have three more months of winter here in Wisconsin. With the darker days and...