I've had a lot of requests to post about my body after having Harper. I gained about 32 pounds when I was pregnant and about a week and a half postpartum I was 12 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight. I haven't weighed myself since then, but I imagine I've lost a few more. I took this photo a couple of days before I went into ...
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Happy First Father’s Day!
Today, I feel lucky to be married to a man who is already an outstanding father and I'm excited to celebrate him on his first-ever father's day! Harper's Father's Day Outfit- Baby Gap (buy it here) Major thanks to my co-worker Angela who got her the adorable dress! I touched on this when I posted Harper's birth story--- but it's true what ...
Upgrades Worth Making- Schick Hydro Silk® Razor Review & Sweepstakes!
Midway through my pregnancy when I was busy researching all of the latest and greatest baby products (because there are about 100 choices for everything) one of the things I was really excited to purchase was a diaper bag. My online search left me without many options because I wasn't into the typical diaper bags with cartoonish prints ...
Essentials for Momma & Baby’s First Few Weeks
The first few weeks of life at home with your newborn are all about survival. Suddenly your entire existence is about making sure your baby has enough to eat, has her diaper changed, is getting enough sleep, is content, etc. Everyone tells you how hard it is but you don't quite understand until you experience it yourself. Fortunately, it gets ...
Harper Reese- A Birth Story, Part I
From the very beginning of my pregnancy, I always had the same attitude about the birth of our daughter---as long as we are both safe and healthy at the end of it all, that would be my ideal birth experience. I didn't have any kind of "plan" going in, and this is a story about the day our lives changed forever. On Saturday, May 25th, Candice and I ...
Sponsored: A Date Night Look by Kate Bryan of The Small Things Blog
You might remember a recent date night makeup look I posted when I was still pregnant using Almay products. Lately my "date nights" have been all about cuddling with our sweet little newborn Harper so today I'm delighted to have been asked by BlogHer to share an Almay-sponsored video series called “Different Occasions. Different Looks. Always ...
Harper’s Nursery Reveal!
When we found out we were expecting, I was so excited to get started on the nursery. Even before I knew if we were having a boy or girl, I knew I wanted a very calm, neutral and serene space. I wanted lots of pops of white to make the room feel crisp and airy. I'm really happy with how Harper's room turned out and I can't wait to share it ...
Welcome to the World Harper Reese!
We are absolutely overjoyed to announce the birth of our daughter, Harper Reese. Harper was born on Monday, May 27th at 6:23 p.m. weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Our hearts are filled with love and we feel so lucky to have her in our lives. I will post my birth story once I have a chance to sit down and write it all ...
38 & 39 Weeks!
I decided to combine my 38 and 39 week posts so that by next Wednesday (my due date) the updates would be current. My life these days consists of going to work (still working full time), OB appointments and trying to get rest every night. I have been feeling pretty tired after work everyday so I just try to take it easy when I'm at ...
Maternity Photos!
I had the opportunity to have some maternity photos shot by one of the photographers at work in our home and I'm excited to share them with you! I recommend having maternity photos taken because it's such a special time to capture in your life. You may not look or feel your best when you're pregnant, but working with a photographer you're ...