Embrace the Moment
The final episode of season two. Thank you for being here, it has meant the world. Today is a quick reminder to soak up every moment, even if it’s hard. Embrace and abide.
Better For Baby
We are pregnant with Baby Sandrell #2! Listen into this week’s episode to hear all about how I prepared for this pregnancy, a few things I’m doing a little differently and my mindset going into this year. If you’re not in this stage or if you’re not in a place to hear about pregnancy, I totally understand and I’ll be back next week with non-baby related content.
Teaching Toddlers
Anyone else in the toddler stage? My sweet baby transitioned seemingly overnight from a snuggly little ball of joy to a tornado of joy. I won’t lie, it’s been a trying few months and we’re just getting started. Today I’m sharing a few of the principles I’m applying as I step into really parenting and setting a solid foundation for the rest of his time in our household. Listen in if you’re in this season or will be soon!
10 Lessons I Learned from My First Year of Motherhood
My first year of motherhood was a doozy. I experienced so many changes and challenges with my body, baby, family, marriage, business and in my faith. I want to take a bit of time in this last episode before my mid-season break to share with you the top ten things I learned in this first year. Share with a new mom or a mom-to-be, maybe it will help her too. Don’t forget to subscribe and join us back here on January 12th for the 2nd half of season two! Happy Holidays!
Slow Down
I was struck with the very honest realization this week that I needed to slow down. I needed to be more intentional. Not for my own sake, but for the sake of my family. You can be busy and on top of everything, as you are, but it doesn’t mean that we can let the most important part of being a mother and a wife go. We have to slow down so we don’t miss, forget and trample with our to-do.
(Not) A Pinterest Mom
The comparison game is REAL, but it doesn't have to be. Pinterest and Instagram, as great as they can be, are only a sliver of real life. We have an opportunity to use them as inspiration instead of idolization. We have the choice to make between authenticity and competing for the most likes. We can either choose to embrace our families for what they are or push them to the side for the sake of feeling popular. Which will you choose?
Angry Mommy Syndrome
Let's talk: postpartum rage. I know it's not something we usually talk about because frankly, it's embarrassing and it can feel shameful. But when those hormones are raging, your baby is screaming and you feel like you're the only one on earth who can't keep it together, you need to know that this is normal and that you are in fact very much, not alone.
It’s Not Personal
Having experienced two miscarriages of my own and getting pregnant with our double rainbow baby a year after we started trying, I know how hard it is when people talk about how easy it is to get pregnant. It can be so hurtful, even when it’s not intentional. I want to open this conversation up to those who are struggling to get pregnant, struggling with loss, infertility, secondary infertility and hopefully open the eyes of those who have been fortunate not to face those issues. I also want to make those of you who are walking through this season in one way or another feel seen, heard and loved and hopefully help you navigate the pregnancies happening all around you, even when it hurts horribly.
A Hard Day With My Body
Recently I had a hard day with my body. That’s what I’m calling them now. Just hard days. I thought I’d share my reflection at the end of the day because I’m pretty sure a lot of y’all may be able to relate.