Just like with our first Mason James, I wanted to share Cooper Ford's birth story. It's true what people say, that each pregnancy and birth are so different. I couldn't have had a more different experience for Cooper's birth as compared to Mason's. If you didn't read Mason's birth story, you can find it here...but long story short, I was induced at 37 weeks due to complications and after my water broke in the hospital Mason was born less than 3 hours later and after only 3 pushes. They cut me to help with his delivery, again because there were complications but his birth was fast. But this post is not about reliving Mason's birth but to share Cooper's birth story with you. I had an uncomplicated pregnancy with Cooper and he was measuring at around the 48th percentile during my last ultrasound. Everything looked great ... Read more...
Safari Themed Baby Shower
Can't believe it but we've made it to baby boy's due date month! Just two weekends ago I had my baby shower to celebrate our baby boy with my family and friends. My mother in law hosted and with the help of one of her sisters was able to create the most adorable safari themed baby shower. Since Mason had decided on a safari themed bedroom for him to share in the future with his baby brother I thought it was best to carry the theme for the baby shower. I was so pleased with how it all turned out. We had a few hiccups but in the end ... Read more...
Favorite Non-Maternity Brand to Wear During Pregnancy
Free People has got to be my favorite non-maternity brand to wear during pregnancy and here's why. The boho brand has bump friendly cuts and typically runs on the larger/oversized side so you can easily wear your same size or just size up one to fit your growing bump. Their dresses are some of my favorite to wear during pregnancy because the styles allow for plenty of room around the bump and are super comfortable, lightweight, and breezy...all things you want in clothes during pregnancy. In Free People I typically wear a size x-small ... Read more...
5 Bump Friendly Workwear Outfit Ideas
It's been a hot minute since I've had to get dressed up for the office but shortly after the New Year I took on a temporary job, which I've been working the past few months that has required me to wear office appropriate outfits and not just for Zoom meetings. It's been nice putting together real outfits everyday for work and dressing my growing bump! It's crazy how fast I popped out this time around. Here are some bump friendly workwear outfit ideas for you with some of my recent favorite looks I've worn to the office. I'm including ... Read more...
Subscribe to a more Sustainable Healthy Home with Grove Collaborative
I am super excited to share that today's blog post is sponsored by Grove Collaborative! I have been wanting to work with Grove for quite some time now. They carry so many of the brands that I already use and love for our home and self care. If you've been reading my blog or following me on social media for any length of time I would hope you have gathered that choosing healthy, more sustainable options is a priority for me. Since first becoming a dog mama over a decade ago, I have looked for chemical-free, pet safe products to ... Read more...
Safari Themed Nursery
I had been trying to decide on a theme for our shared room/nursery for Mason and our new baby for the past few weeks and when I couldn't decide on my own I decided to ask Mason what he would want. After giving him a few different options he quickly decided on a safari theme. I think it was definitely the right choice to let him decide since he's sharing the room and I want him to feel like it's still his room too. So while this room isn't a dedicated nursery I still think everything that I've picked so far definitely works for a ... Read more...
