Our journeys to and through motherhood are so completely unique and there’s much to be gained from sharing our stories. Ā With the Featured Mama Edition of our blog, we aim to highlight the power, strength and wisdom within our very own community! We are strong mamas, we are smart mamas! Ā Let’s embrace one another with love and support. Introducing, Jenny Boe! Tell us a bit about yourself: My name is Jenny and my son Sean is 15 months old. We …
The Isolation of the First Trimester
Letās talk about this time because I have a hunch that weāre lacking support in a really big way. Some might say this could apply throughout the trajectory of the perinatal time, but today I want to address the first trimester.Ā This can be a window of overwhelming change, erratic emotions, adjustment and sometimes fear. In working with women throughout the years, one thing is crystal clear.Ā We need more support during these first few months. Initially I thought that …
Why I’ve Been So Quiet Lately
If you’ve been a part of this community forĀ awhile, you may have noticed that it’s been a bit quiet on my end for some time now.Ā I apologize for the silence, but I’m happy to be back! The past six months or so have brought a tremendous amount of personal struggle. …including a miscarriage, witnessing my mom experience both a heart attack and receive life saving treatment in our own home, a move to Edmonds and the relocation of my …
Your Unique Self-Care Prescription
What are you doing for yourself today? Ā What does your morning ritual look like? Ā Do you have one? Setting the tone for each day with energizing, mind clearing rituals, with gentle movement, with meditation,Ā journaling, breathing…or simply with intentionĀ can make a huge difference. I know it can sound positively daunting–especially if you’re a new mom. Ā So where do you start? Ā Well, you just simply begin and take it one step at a time. My mom alwaysĀ references a beautiful book by Anne …