Nursing was one of my mommy goals from the time I started thinking about life with Bean…around the second trimester. I read about a lot of mom’s experiences and talked to friends that decided for or against breastfeeding. It didn’t become a reality for me until I began seeing milk expressed while I was in…
Month 1: Bean’s Update
It’s been 5 weeks…almost 6 now since Bean has touched our lives. He is growing and changing so quickly! When I look at the hospital pictures, I can’t believe it’s the same person that I’m sitting next to now. Bean is now 9lbs…yep, my heavyweight is packing on the pounds. He was 5lb 11oz…
Month 1: Mommy Update
I can’t believe it’s been a month (well 5 weeks) since Bean made his debut. Life will never be the same (I wouldn’t change a thing). I’m so in love with this little human! I’ll tell you more about changes with Bean in another post. This post is about changes with me! First, healing…this will…
Bean’s Early Arrival!
Where do I start?! Let’s go back a few weeks. I had been preparing for our baby shower and the pressure was increasing by the day…no, not social pressure…pressure below. While I was still working out, it was at a much lower intensity and with many breaks because Bean felt so much lower than…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Yesterday was eye-opening for me as I sat on a patio overlooking the James River while brunching and chatting with my parents and fiance. It all makes sense now… When Bean’s Dad and I first realized we were expecting, I was surprised…wait, terrified that we would be responsible for someone’s LIFE. Yes, it was that…
10 Mom Tips by Danielle
Becoming a mother whether for the first time or 10th baby can bring a sense of joy and anxiety all at the same time. Adding a new person to the household may require a transition period that may be difficult to get adjusted to. To be honest, motherhood is full of adjusting to different stages…
We’re getting MARRIED!
Remember when I said in my last post that crossing the finish line was a feeling unmatched? Well, that was a short lived best moment of the day…Bean’s Dad (now my fiance) organized the most amazing moment after the race when he asked me to marry him! Ok, so let’s back up… Immediately after…
Cherry Blossom Ten Miler
So if you’ve been following my Instagram and/or have checked out my post about my Cherry Blossom training…this update is for you!! No worries if you haven’t been keeping up…keep reading. When Bean’s dad and I found out our family was expanding, I told him I wanted to stay active. I showed him pictures of…
Third Trimester!
We had our 28-week prenatal appointment and I had the infamous glucose test done. It’s funny that we hear about the highlights of pregnancy journeys and this is something I’ve always heard about. The whole appointment was actually pretty underwhelming LOL. Of course I was running late to the appointment that was most time sensitive….
Gratitude
You’re probably wondering if I’m a hippie of some sort…I’m actually wondering too! Energy is so important, especially during this time. I’ve really been more aware of how I’m spending my time during this journey of pregnancy. I like to think that I’ve been intentional during gestation because I want to cultivate a positive and…
A Bean Grows In DC 