i made it

November 4, 2016 |

[Warning: TMI, the reals, and not-so-rainbows ahead. Proceed with caution.] When I hit my personal rock bottom earlier this year, I wrote this little note in my planner so I could look back and realize that everything’s so much better now. P was 12 weeks old.

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Tips on preventing and decreasing stretch marks after pregnancy and birth! Two products that I never would have thought to use made a huge difference. fitnessista.com

stretch mark remedies

November 2, 2016 |

I’m sharing my tips and favorite products for preventing and decreasing stretch marks after pregnancy and birth. I think it’s worth mentioning that I think stretch marks are a symbol of something beautiful. You carried a baby, you have little lines imprinted on their home. Pregnancy, birth, and the miracle of life never cease to…

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9 Months On, 9 Months Off

August 9, 2016 |

“They” say it takes 9 months to put the baby weight on, and 9 months to get it off.  I can’t even believe we’re finally here 9 months postpartum. In some ways, I feel far away from where I’d like to go. In so many ways, I’m exactly where I need to be.  I’ve actually…

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9 Months On, 9 Months Off

October 10, 2012 |

Back before I was ready for kids of my own, I used to get agitated when I would hear that phrase. “You should give your body at least 9 months or a year to return to pre-baby size.”  I’d think Why? Have you seen Jessica Alba? She was rocking a bikini way sooner than 9…

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