banner / little dovie  tee / a pea in the pod maternity cords / (non-maternity) loft sweater / nordstrom rack (similar) scarf / zara (similar)  How far along? 14 weeks  Total weight gain: I did not get on the scale this week – but I cannot say that I feel like I’ve gotten any BIGGER than I […]

photo credit: b faith photography As a dietitian, I’ve heard it time and time again – cooking with your children can be one of the best ways to teach the simple principles of good (balanced) nutrition and begin to mold and encourage healthy eating habits for life.  Understandably, it wasn’t until I actually had kids […]

Monday started out with a visit to the perinatologist and a peek at this sweet little thing.   I’d like to start all my weeks out this way.  Just saying. I may even go so far and ask my OB to move in.  Maybe overstepping, but I think she would take me up on the […]

banner / little dovie  leather earrings c/o nickel & suede tee / gap maternity cardigan / groopdealz (similar) How far along? 13 weeks  Total weight gain: 5 pounds, but I feel like I’ve gained about 15.  I don’t feel bloated or anything like that, but I noticed the thickening of my waistline a lot faster this go round. (pre-pregnancy 118lbs) […]

Looking back over this last year – I cannot believe how fast it went.  But you know what else I can hardly believe?  How much Parker and Jolie has changed.  Jolie especially.  The transformation from baby to toddler is so apparent as the months went on. As I look back on this last year,  there […]

Or.. actually.  If we want to get practical and really break down the numbers.  This would be round four.   Looking back on this last year, as I prepare my heart and mind to write this post and share the ‘tough stuff’ that continues to break my heart on the regular – I found myself […]