Join me on my journey as a first time mom and living life in the Midwest! Follow along as I go through the ups and downs of parenthood and all the changes that come with adding a new member to the family. My life is far from perfect and 99 percent of the time it’s a mess, but it’s my mess and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Baby Moves with Blooming Baby Ultrasound HD
I have FINALLY reached the home stretch of my pregnancy and it feels so good mentally but physically well........ that's a different story. I have never been more ready in my life than I have for this baby to be born. Waking up at 4:30 am means for an early bed time but it's almost impossible to get a good nights sleep...
Nov 24, 2021
Bumpin Around....
I woke up today to an email from my baby bump app letting me know that my little babe is now as big as coconut. Information I already knew. Well maybe I didn't know but it does feel like I have a giant coconut growing inside of me. I am at the stage in my pregnancy where I can REALLY feel baby moving around. Kicking, p...
Nov 08, 2021
KICKING Our Way Into The Third Trimester With Blooming Baby Ultrasound HD
At 27 weeks pregnant my little peanut is kicking his way into the the 3rd Trimester which this mama is EXTATIC about. Don't get me wrong I have loved pregnancy this time around which feels weird because I was absolutely miserable with my first pregnancy. This time around I have been able to keep my head out of the toil...
Oct 06, 2021
Baby Flutters
I have heard from multiple doctors, friends and baby experts that when you are pregnant with your second you can feel baby moving as early as 16 weeks. Once my bump app said I had hit 16 weeks I waited ALL day to feel baby moving. I didn't. After another two weeks I felt discouraged and upset that I still couldn't feel...
Sep 20, 2021
Baby On The Big Screen with Blooming Baby Ultrasound HD
Pregnancy truly is a magical experience and for a first time mom in can almost be over whelming. I remember being so sick in my first pregnancy that all I could think about was getting my head out of the toilet for five seconds to breathe. Now that I am over half way in my second pregnancy and feeling TEN times better ...
Aug 27, 2021
Reassurance with Blooming Baby
Whether you are pregnant for the first time or you are getting ready to send your baby off to college you never stop being a parent. The worry you have for your baby starts from the second you see that positive pregnancy test and it never ends. Once I found out I was pregnant I thought about my baby all day every day. ...
Aug 19, 2021
Find Out Your Baby's Gender At 7 Weeks!
It would be a lie if I told you that I LOVED being pregnant. The truth of the matter is I really didn't have a great first pregnancy and now that I am half way into my second pregnancy things are shaping up to be about the same. For me morning sickness kicks in right away and lasts about the entire pregnancy. When you ...
Aug 06, 2021
The BEST Playgrounds In The Fargo/Moorhead Area
Things are starting to warm up which means as parents we can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that our kids can spend more time outside! We live in an incredible area to raise little ones. Full of playgrounds, parks and splash pads. Below is a list of the 10 parks that I love to take my little guy. It was a tough list ...
Mar 15, 2021
Life is A MESS
Growing up I was always a messy kid. I remember when my mom used to come into mine and my sisters room and tell us if we didn't have our room clean in an hour she would put our toys in garbage bags and take them away. That's when my sister and I would do the Loonette the clown, 10 second tidy. All our toys would end up...
Mar 04, 2021
DIY Memory Storage Box For Kids
My mom wasn't one for being sentimental and saving all the crafts I made for over the years or even things I made for her over the years for Holidays. In fact I am sure she doesn't have a single thing I made for her. I am sure there were some things my mom felt were worth saving over the years and they just ended up ge...
Feb 12, 2021
The Reality Of A One Year Old
A couple months after I had little B I was talking to my brother in law about the "infant stage". We talked about how hard the first couple months are with the lack of sleep and essentially not really knowing what your new baby needs or wants. He told me that things will get a lot better and a lot more fun in...
Jan 22, 2021
Baby's First Haircut
Yesterday a memory from two years ago showed up on my Facebook feed. It was the photo I posted of my cats announcing I was pregnant. I was confused at first and thought something was wrong. How could that have been two years ago. TWO! For the first time my math equation matched up and it was accurate. It really has bee...
Jan 08, 2021
Laundry Hacks
I don't know the exact day it happened but I was around 16 when my mom found a "scandalous" piece of underwear on my bedroom floor. She was mad at me for having underwear like that and I was completely mortified that she found them. From that day forward we both agreed I would do my own laundry. If I could t...
Sep 30, 2020
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Far Away For Far Too Long
Growing up I have always been EXTREMELY close with my family. Even when I lived in different cities I would come home on weekends to spend time with my family and friends. For 31 years my family has been my support system, my comfort...... my home. It has now been six months since I have seen my family. Six months sinc...
Aug 27, 2020
Herringbone Feature Wall
My husband and I moved into our house just over a year ago. We had a new build so we were able to put our personal touch into the home from the very beginning. I love home design and decor. Each room in our home slowly came together over the past year and eventually they all felt complete. Well all but one room..... Ou...
Aug 06, 2020
Our Favorite Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are my husbands favorite! Instead of throwing out those rotten bananas turn them into some delicious muffins. After trying many different recipes and compiling the best parts of each recipe and adding my twist on them I found our family's favorite muffin recipe. I usually make enough...
Apr 23, 2020
Chewy Energy Balls
Chewy Energy Balls I've tried many combinations of protein or energy balls and this one is my favorite! It is also the easiest. They're soft chewy and really easy to just throw in the fridge and grab on your way out the door. Energy/Protein Balls are also a great mid day snack to give you that sudden boost of energy. I...
Apr 17, 2020
A Busy Moms Guide To Self Care
Maintenance Monday: Shave your legs. Wax or pluck your eyebrows. Do you have stash? No problem. Get rid of that too! Chances are you won't see anyone after all this work but your legs won't itch anymore and in general will feel better. Hair Mask: 1 teaspoon of honey 1 egg 1 tablespoon of Apples Cider Vinegar Leave on f...
Apr 16, 2020
YUMMY MiniEgg Recipe
Looking for something to do with all that Easter candy? Try this soft & chewy YUMMY mini egg recipe! Not only is this recipe great for the Holidays but its' a great way to make use of all that Easter candy! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 10.5 ounce bag of Cadbury mini eggs 1 1/...
Apr 15, 2020
Hi Mama
Hi Mama How are you doing today? Am I the first one to ask you that? I know you're scared right now. I know this because I am too. We are scared that we won't have enough food or diapers for our child. We are scared that our child, our world could get sick. We are scared that what we are teaching our child is wrong. We...
Apr 08, 2020
