There seems to be a pervasive message that as long as we deliver a healthy baby, nothing else should matter. And while delivering a healthy baby is certainly the goal(!), many of us are missing out on a vital piece of childbirth—the health of mom....
Ahhh the newborn phase, while arguably one of the most exhausting phases of babyhood it's filled with snuggles, sleepy milk drunk babes, days at home and that delicious newborn smell that makes mamas everywhere crave another baby even just for a moment. At the time...
I’ve been hoping to sit down and write this since the moment she was born. I don't want the details to flee my memory, the birth of our daughter is and will remain one of the best days of my life. Kennedy is my second...
For all you mama’s and expecting mamas you know that nesting is no joke. I’m not sure if this is a good or bad thing but my nesting doesn't manifest itself in the form of cleaning (sorry hubs) … It’s more in the neurotic planning...
To be honest I don't even know where to start this post or what to cover. As I count down the weeks until the birth of my second child it's easy to get wrapped up in the Hallmark version of motherhood. Don’t get me wrong,...
Raise your hand if you are awkward AF when it comes to receiving accolades or compliments ( Uhhhh ME ) This concept is odd to me, especially in a world where social media is so affirmation driven, so why do we put things out there...
It's been awhile since I've hopped on here for a good-ol-fashion blog post. A lot has been changing over at Shiki HQ especially with the arrival of our baby girl coming soon ( April 2018 YAY! ) One of my goals for 2018 is to incorporate...
