We have two cats (the bears!) and a dog and having a game plan for them was an important part of our prep for Hadley to ensure a smooth transition postpartum. Here are some of the things that were most helpful to us.
Prepping for Baby Pt 2: Pet Care
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Prepping for Baby Pt 1: Narcolepsy and Pregnancy
One of the hardest things about pregnancy and postpartum with chronic illness was all of the uncertainty about how my body would respond to the whole process. Here are a few things that I did that helped me (and Darrell) feel as prepared as we possibly could be. While the first two items might be illness specific, I think the rest are just good practice for this life transition!
1000 Hours Outside
It's official - we are going for it! What is "it", you ask? The 1000HoursOutside challenge and I’m really freakin excited. The goal of the challenge is to spend 1000 hours outside with your kids over the course of the year. While we go for a walk almost every day, the thing I like about… Continue reading 1000 Hours Outside
Snow Day!
We got our first big snow in Connecticut the other week and decided to turn it into a whole event: fire pit, s'mores, snow angels, hot chocolate, the whole nine yards! What are your favorite snowy day traditions? I always look forward to getting into fresh snow and following that time up with the richest… Continue reading Snow Day!
Word of the Year 2022
Happy New Year! Each year I choose a word. A word to guide me in finding joy, to aid in overcoming anxiety, and to turn to in moments when I just need to find my way back into myself. Last year my word was patience - patience waiting for the vaccine, patience with my body… Continue reading Word of the Year 2022
Michelle Turtora Zagardo 