Tag: first time mom
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Nurturing Parenthood: Healing Past Wounds for a Gentle Future
Hello, dear parents on this remarkable journey of raising the next generation. Parenthood can be a profound experience, but when it’s intertwined with past wounds, it can present unique challenges. In this heartfelt post, let’s explore the ways we can navigate parenthood with care and healing. Embracing Vulnerability:The journey begins with acknowledging the weight of…
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My breastfeeding journey continues
Hey there! I’m back. I’m hoping that I will be able to continue updating you on my motherhood journey. In honour of Black Breastfeeding Week I’ve decided to share my breastfeeding journey with you. For those of you who don’t know I gave birth to my third born daughter two weeks ago. It’s been a…
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Shocking Pregnancy Symptoms
Hey there! Thank you so much for checking out my blog post. I’m currently pregnant with my third child and I swear there are some things I thought I would be ok with but find myself still surprised by. Some of them are things that I’ve forgotten about and others just sneak up on me…
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My Pregnancy Body Image
When it comes to body image we’ve all had our ups and downs. As a teen, I was a late bloomer. The only thing that developed was my uterus and my height. Aside from that, I was a skinny, awkward, lanky flat chested girl. My hair never grew past my shoulders because back then I…
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My toddler won’t sleep…
It’s currently 4:07 am and my one year old has been fighting sleep since 3:30 pm. Smack dab in the middle my sleep is interrupted by the constant whimpering that slowly progress into full blow cry. As I’m hearing this I’m debating whether or not I should get out of bed. I know she’s ok,…
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Bittersweet Mother’s Day
This year is bittersweet. I live in Ontario where we seeming to be in a never ending lockdown. It’s taking a toll on me mentally and in a way that I wasn’t prepared for. I have exasperated all of my self care arsenal and after the bomb has gone off I’m left cleaning up my…
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Protect Your Melanin
Spring is here, which means summer is right around the corner. The sun is out and shining bright and after a long and cold winter, I know I’m ready to step out and enjoy that sunshine while ensuring that my body gets to produce vitamin D naturally. However, being outside doesn’t come cheap. I do…
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As A Mother…
In light of recent events, I’ve decided to not post my original blog and write this one instead. This may come off as a rant or maybe it will sound too naive but I feel the need to get this off of my chest. I hope this resonates with you and if it does, please…
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Pandemic Parenting…a year later
What does parenting during a pandemic look like? To be honest it’s different for every single parent. Some have found their strides and are managing it quite well. For the rest of us that is not the case. I speak from a personal point of view, so it’s assume that I don’t speak for the…
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