Tag: health
Waking Up Early is the Key to a Happy Life
I would never consider myself to be an early bird. But I've learned that waking up a few hours earlier in the morning can...
You Do Physical Therapy for What?
“What do you do for work?” is a question that I have learned to either escape or answer vaguely and then brace for reactions....
I’ve Attempted Suicide and Here’s What I Want You to Know
Trigger Warning: Suicide
I’ve attempted suicide.
I had self-harming behaviors as a child. The first time I attempted suicide, I was about ten years old. I...
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is skin cancer awareness month, and with summer approaching, what better time to discuss ways to keep you and your family safe while...
Late Postpartum Hemorrhage and a Retained Placenta
Eight weeks after I gave birth to my second child, a sudden feeling of warmth and the quick realization that I was bleeding through...
M is for Mama, M is for Mental Health
We were given a leaflet about "shaken baby syndrome" at the hospital when my baby was born. It is where a caregiver shakes a...
Are Babies Born With a Circadian Rhythm?
As my son transitioned into a toddler bed this week, we’ve reflected on his past sleeping habits. He’s always been an amazing sleeper (don’t...
How My Bike Saved My Sanity
The year is 2020, and I have just had a baby. My third baby. On January 9, I gave birth to my little (and...
Exercise and the Busy Mom
Finding the time to fit exercise into the busy mom lifestyle can be extremely challenging. Wait, no… MAKING the time. Because we all know...
Three Foods You Definitely Should Not Eat
This week I’ve been extremely frustrated about the misinformation about nutrition online. It’s not uncommon that Instagram accounts that I love and admire share...