We stayed in our little bubble of bliss for over an hour. Pure magic. Then the nurses came in. They removed my epidural got me situated in a wheelchair and transferred my little family to our postpartum room. The nurse and Damien helped me into bed, she gave me my pain medication and said sh […]
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Birth Story: D.J. Mama Part TWO
Ah, an epidural. While I was never against getting an epidural I also never loved the idea. However, when you’re in labor EVERYTHING you thought you knew about your wants, needs, and wishes, goes right out the window. I knew that typically it takes over an hour to get an anesthesiologist so I decided it […]
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Birth Story: D.J. Mama Part ONE
As pregnancy progresses theres only one thing on most mamas minds- giving birth. While media makes it seem like this amazing journey you embark on before the grand finale of meeting baby, I am here to tell you – that ish is scary. Of course you assume everything is going to be okay, but the […]
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Venice, Italy: Travel Series
The floating gem of Italy. Read this quick guide on the best spot to explore when in this watery paradise.
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Amalfi Coast, Italy: Travel Series
A quick guide to some of the hidden gems on the Amalfi Coast. This still holds the #1 spot for my favorite travel destination.
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Rome, Italy: Travel Series
Welcome to Roma! With only a couple of days to spare, this guide will help you to make the most of your Rome trip.
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Surprise! Finding out we’re PREGNANT!
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to be a mom. However, one thing I failed to think about is *when* in life I would actually want to start a family. I thought I would be an established adult (whatever TF that means) before having children and I knew I wanted […]
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Engagement: How He Asked
Before Damien departed for Kansas City to report for his rookie year of training camp, we decided to take one last vacation. We settled on Asheville, NC so I could show him where I grew up and introduce him to some of my dearest friends. We had such an incredible time together – hiking into […]
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How I Met My Husband
How We Met Damien and I met while attending The University of Southern California. During rivalry week, USC throws a pep rally called ‘Conquest’ to celebrate the upcoming football game against hometown rival UCLA. While enjoying the concert, a few of my girlfriends started to chat up the cute football boys they knew (…naturally). […]
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Italy: Travel Series
Ah, Italy. The destination of my wanderlust dreams. The start to the most irresistible travel love affair. You see, for me, Italy is the perfect vacation destination. Culture, coastline, and all the pasta you can stuff into your body. Yes, please. Here’s a small sampling of things to do and places to see if you […]
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