Today, on the last official calendar day of fall, I'm closing the books on my second season as a POPSUGAR contributor. From interviews with vets to personal stories to shopping posts, check out a roundup of my pieces that were featured this fall.
Wellness
Alden’s One Month Update
Read on to learn more about how our little guy is doing at one month of age, my postpartum journey thus far and check out my curation of must-have products for month one.
Alden’s Birth Story
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 5:44 pm, my husband and I met someone who would change our lives forever. Our first born, our son, our Alden. This is the story of his birth.
What I Actually Used In My Hospital Bag
If you're pregnant or have been pregnant, then you know that one of the last big baby-prep agenda items is getting your bag packed for the hospital. If you're a first-time parent, you may be unsure as to what you'll actually need and what you should leave at home. In this post I'm sharing some insight into what I was glad I brought and what I'll be leaving at home next time.
20 Thanksgiving Traditions That Even COVID-19 Can’t Ruin
Rather than getting caught up on what we’re missing this year, I wanted to write a quick list to remind myself that the devil is in the perspective. Thanksgiving 2020 may look different - but it certainly isn’t ruined. In case you, too are feeling a little low this Thanksgiving, here's what I came up with.
Thoughts As We Enter the 2020 Holiday Season
Having spent the last 8 months riding out the unexpected upheaval that has been life during a global pandemic (while pregnant), I'm finding myself faced with a whole new range of thoughts and emotions as we gear up for this holiday season. Here are my hopes for all of us as we prepare for this special time of year.
One Month Until My Due Date and These are the 77 Thoughts Running Through My Head
Today, one month out from my due date, I thought it would be fun to share the thoughts and questions that are currently racing through my mind as I prepare for my quickly impending transition to motherhood.
4 Morning Sickness Essentials That Are Worth Buying Before You Get Pregnant
Like most pregnant women will tell you, morning sickness is probably the most inaccurately-named ailment on planet Earth. Contrary to its name, it can (and often does) last all day and all night, with little to no relief. While nothing truly "cured" the feeling of constant nausea or daily puking sessions for me during those first 13 weeks, there were a handful of remedies that made the experience slightly more bearable. Should my husband and I choose to have another baby, you can be sure that the first step in my pregnancy journey will be stockpiling these supplies so that I'm prepared for impending storm.
2nd Trimester Recap: Gender Reveal, Baby Registry and Nursery Progress
Here we are at the end of trimester #2 already! Some days it feels like this pregnancy is going to last forever and others it feels like it flew by. Read on to learn more about my second trimester journey and how Andy and I have continued plugging along in preparing for Baby Janitz's arrival.
First Trimester Recap: Excitement, Nausea and a Global Pandemic
My husband and I decided that 2020 would be our year to start a family and we were blessed to find out in early March that we were expecting our first child. Little did we know that a global pandemic was also on the horizon.
Hygge Inspired 