In today's blog, I share how I am preparing for a joyful, second childbirth. I detail various resources, including books and podcasts, I am using to prepare for a positive labor and delivery.
Category: Self-Care
Reflecting on My First Year of Motherhood
In my 2025 Mother's Day blog, I reflect on the transformative journey of motherhood as my daughter turns one. I share insights on personal growth, challenges in relationships, and the joys of observing my child's curiosity and resilience.
My Journey to a Medicine-Free Birth
The writer shares her experience of giving birth, expressing confidence and joy despite unexpected challenges. She prepared with affirmations, journaling, and birth plan, aiming for a medicine-free delivery in a calm environment. She details her labor positions, breathing techniques, and postpartum recovery, emphasizing the humbling yet empowering nature of giving birth and the precious joy of motherhood.
Essential Hospital Bag Checklist for First-Time Mothers
This post discusses packing a hospital bag for childbirth, including when to pack, what to pack, and what not to pack. It also provides recommendations for items to pack for the mother, baby, and support person. Postpartum considerations are also covered.
Flying Solo? Creative Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Single
In this blog, I suggest eight ideas for you to blissfully celebrate Valentine's Day!
Empower Your Heart: Clear the Weeds to Cultivate Your Inner Garden
In my January post, I discuss how to remove "weeds" and thrive in life.
I am Tightly Coiled but I am not Wound Up
As I type this, September draws to a close and the weather feels cooler as fall settles in. This month I celebrated my thirty-third birthday (woot woot) and as the celebrations continue and I reflect on my last loop around the sun, I desire to share what’s on my mind… First things first – I want … Continue reading I am Tightly Coiled but I am not Wound Up
Resisting COVID Fatigue: Reflections on My COVID-19 Exposures
I found out earlier this week that I have been exposed to the novel coronavirus for the second time this year. The first occurrence happened on Halloween. Before you get it twisted – I did not host nor attend a large Halloween party, I played tennis with a friend. My latest exposure also occurred in … Continue reading Resisting COVID Fatigue: Reflections on My COVID-19 Exposures
Why COVID-19 Isn’t Bringing Me Down
Whew child, this Rona (a nickname for the novel coronavirus aka COVID-19) has definitely disrupted our everyday lives and effectively put this world to a stop. In Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15th, Mayor Eric Garcetti asked all bars and gyms to close and for restaurants to serve takeout only. On Thursday, March 19th, the … Continue reading Why COVID-19 Isn’t Bringing Me Down
4 Ways to Crush Your Goals in 2020 and Beyond
This Saturday, January 18th marks one year of launching this blog. I am proud. Curly Roots Blog has provided me an outlet to express myself and connect with you, my readers. I appreciate the dialogue we have created this past year. I look forward to continuing this journey with you. As is common with the … Continue reading 4 Ways to Crush Your Goals in 2020 and Beyond
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