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Unlocking Vitality: A Mom’s Guide to Collagen for Busy Lives and Postpartum Recovery
As a mom of seven, I know firsthand the demands of juggling a busy household while striving to maintain personal health and wellness. In the whirlwind of daily life, finding simple yet effective solutions to support our bodies is paramount. That’s why I’m excited to share with you the transformative benefits of collagen, a powerhouse protein that has become a staple in my daily routine (once I hit my 30s) and an essential tool in my quest for overall well-being. From enhancing skin elasticity to supporting joint health and beyond, collagen offers a multitude of advantages that can benefit individuals of all ages and lifestyles. Join me on this journey…
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Why I Decided To Get Hair Extensions Postpartum After Baby Number 6
In early January, I decided to take the plunge and get hair extensions and I absolutely LOVE them. You’re probably wondering why I would do something like this so here it goes… For the past ten years, I’ve been pregnant or postpartum and my hair has seen better days. Every single time I have a baby, my hair goes through a major shedding stage to where I’m left with legit large bald spots and regrowth that looks like someone got a pair of scissors and gave me Barbie bangs. NOTHING HAS HELPED MY REGROWTH to where I’ve been able to get long hair again. No amount of vitamins, supplements, hair…
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Postpartum Self Care From a Mom of Six
I am six weeks postpartum with my sixth baby and during this season of life, it’s so clear that being a mom is hard and lovely all at once. After the baby comes, the baby is pretty much everyone’s focus including the mom and most times this can cause the one who needs the most care to feel alone and uncared for. Remembering that you cannot fill from an empty cup is crucial. I can’t say it enough, it’s IMPORTANT to remember to take care of yourself so you can take care of others. If not, you’ll end up feeling burned out, sad and that could lead to postpartum depression.…
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Five Must Have Items for Your First Week Postpartum
This post is in partner with Kindred Bravely. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please visit my disclaimer page for more information. You just had a baby… now what?! You’re in for the fourth trimester! What exactly is that? It’s where you get to take care of this tiny creature that you grew for nine months and yourself. The body that just birthed a human being is beginning to change. You’re bleeding, sore, tired and just wait til your milk comes in. You’ve got a boob job that you didn’t ask for that any other time you’d be amazed by but now they are hard as rocks and leaking…
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Ingrid and Isabel Maternity – Fall Style
This post is in partner with Ingrid and Isabel. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please visit my disclaimer page for more information. (Note: I wrote this last week before the stomach bug entered our house) We are have way through the week and man, it feels like this week is extra long for some reason. I’ve been dealing with a health issue over the last few weeks and it’s really thrown me for a loop. Come to find out, I have a lack of the right amount of vitamin D right now which is causing a wide range of health issues – anxiety, brain fog, headaches, itchy skin,…
