Author: Not Another Wellness Blog
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You can’t tell me what to shave…
On June 24th, 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade. Besides feeling irate that abortion is now illegal in certain states, I feel sad. Women will die because of the lack of maternal care they deserve. I could go on and on about how medical abortions are not only necessary […]
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…When we don’t see our experience reflected back to us…
…It feels lonely. When I spend time around other new moms, I anticipate connecting with them on motherhood. But this doesn’t always happen. More often, I see other moms navigating motherhood differently than I. At least, it appears that way. It’s hard to know what someone is going through on the inside when their outsides […]
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A farewell to our beloved pacifier…
I had the thought to write this in the middle of the night last night. My 18-month old was screaming. We had rid him of his pacifier the day before and were in the “pacifier detox period”. You know, the time when your baby cries hysterically because for the last 18 months of his life, […]
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The Baby Industry “Trap”
Here’s what happens to most of us: You get pregnant and become parents. Somewhere in between pregnancy and newborn life, you dive into the world of baby gear. You might make a baby registry, filled with lots and lots of products you read about as newborn as “essentials”. Then, you share your registry out to […]
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Unexpected Feelings About Birth
Dear Momma, At some point, someone will tell you about their birth story. It is likely this could stir up emotions for you as you listen. What if that persons birth story sounds “easier” than yours? What if it sounds “harder” than yours? (By the way, this is all relative, right?) What if you find […]
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The Unexpected Mother
You might not bond with your baby right away. For the people in the back: You might not bond with your baby right. You are told that the minute your baby is placed on your chest after being born, that you will be flooded with love/feel good hormones, called oxytocin. That all of the pain […]
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Body image [& pregnancy]
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If you are anything like me, a woman (she/her) raised in the patriarch, then you are no stranger to pressures placed upon our bodies. From an early age we receive messages on how to be a ‘good girl’. We are told how our bodies should look, how we should dress, and how we should behave. […]
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Top 10 Pregnancy Must-haves..
When I found out I was pregnant, I didn’t know what I would need or didn’t need. In hindsight, these are some essentials that made the transition a bit easier. Here are a list of my top pregnancy must-haves: Maternity sweatpants. This is my number 1 pregnancy recommendation! I loved these so much, I ordered […]
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Resting vs. Relaxing
What is the difference between resting and relaxing? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. When I rest, I am usually focused on doing less and physically being still and quiet. I think about focusing on one thing at a time, listening to my body, and breathing deeply. A lot of restful activities are […]
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Self-Care Talk
Self-care is a term that gets used a lot in the wellness world and I have found the repetition to be helpful for me on my wellness/life/adulting journey; I welcome the reminder that we all need to take care of our selves more. To me, self-care is allowing mySELF to be accepted by myself, to […]
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Breakfast in a Jar
Breakfast in a jar Here are some of my favorite ways to meal-prep breakfast! I like using a jar because it is easy to clean, easy to transport and is the perfect size for brekky. I have a long commute in the morning so I usually prep breakfast the night before and keep in the […]
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Why I quit CrossFit and why it’s okay if you do too.
Ohhhhh, CrossFit. CrossFit might be one of the most debated fitness modalities on the internet: is it healthy? Is it sustainable? Is it safe? Is it too intense? It took me months to try CrossFit and weeks to get hooked. CrossFit was the community and team I didn’t realize I was missing. And then I […]
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