Mother's Day has been conflicting for me for a few years now. The last Mother's Day my mom spent on this earth was the one I told her that I was pregnant. The joy she had on that day was unmatched. The news of my pregnancy took away some of the pain, fear and sadness … Continue reading It’s Okay If Mother’s Day Is Hard For You
January was a whirlwind. Charlotte had a health scare that's caused a lot of trauma for me. I spent most of January anxious and on edge and spent a lot of time awake when I should have been sleeping. I've sat through meetings for my business where I can feel the tiredness going through my … Continue reading You Can Just Choose To Listen To Your Body & Rest
There's been a lot going on in my family. Unfortunately, my father-in-law passed away two weeks ago and that's been shocking and challenging for us all. It's felt so unfair that we have lost yet another parent in such a short amount of time. Through all of this, I've had to find ways to support … Continue reading You Are Whole As You Are
Overnight, I gained a new identity. I went from being Ivy at 7 PM at my induction, to a mom at 5 AM when my sweet baby girl made her entrance into the world. This identity was unknown to me, even though I had been preparing to become a mom for over 9 months. All … Continue reading Focus On What Fulfills You
I am back after maternity leave!! Thanks for being patient with me and hope you enjoy this blog post! Enjoy every moment. That's what they told me when they discharged me from the hospital after I gave birth and became a mom. That's what friends and family said as they commented on my photos of … Continue reading It’s Okay If You Don’t Enjoy Every Moment
Beautifully Simply You 