After losing our firstborn Harry at 32 weeks of pregnancy, we knew every pregnancy thereafter would not be the joyful anticipation we had during those first 31 weeks. That first-time, surprise, care-free pregnancy feeling was forever tainted by the grief and the harsh reality of knowing first-hand how vulnerable life truly is. A year later […]
Hi my lovely Be Healthy Mami readers! I’ve been MIA since I completed Yoga Teacher Training last June. I’ve working hard at managing motherhood, marriage, maintaining the house above water, house training our new puppy and you know: all the fun things that come with being an ADULT. It’s truly exhausting but beautiful. The real […]
At the beginning of every year, I usually reset my intentions to eating healthy and getting my body stronger. I start out January strong (along with the rest of the world), feeling motivated and dedicated to making this year the best yet. But then February or even March rolls in and I’m barely keeping it together. […]
This will be the first year that Lily (who is two and a half years old) somewhat understands the celebrations that happen at the end of the year. This has forced us to really think about what kind of traditions we want to share with our children. Kyle and I both grew up celebrating Christmas, […]
Does anyone else have a husband/partner that never seems to know what should go in the diaper bag? Or when you’re out and about, do you seem to always forget the one thing you actually need? This was the story of my life every time we left the house, until I decided to put together […]
In honor of Infant Loss Awareness Month and to our son, Harold (Harry) Francisco, I’d like to tell his birth story. **Disclaimer: this is my son’s birth story- a story that deserves to be told- no matter how sad it might be. But I am fully aware that it can be hard for some to […]
Children eat what the family eats. As a family, we follow a meal and snack schedule. No snacking in between meals. All food is created equal. Everyone gets a bit of everything on their plate. My husband and I are generally healthy people when you compare us with the overall population. We rarely eat fast […]
Develop a schedule or routine for your children Set aside time for yourself Build a SAHM network Don’t compare yourself to other moms Perfection in parenting is an oxymoron (Let it go, sister) Plan ahead Accept help Find an outlet Playdates Date Nights/Days It’s been two and half years into my SAHM journey, and there […]
