The day after Atlas was born started off okay. More family came to visit and Lou and I tried to soak in all of the time with our new little guy, trying to get to know him. By the evening time, I noticed a change in Atlas. His skin was getting incredibly red and splotchy and he was growing more and more fussy. I thought that maybe he was having trouble breastfeeding, so I saw two different lactation nurses that day. They assured me that I was doing great. By the time night rolled around, Atlas was inconsolable. He was screaming and screaming and screaming. No matter what I did or what Lou did, nothing was helping him. We googled everything we could to find out what could be the problem. We thought maybe it was witching hour, but he continued on into the night. Mentally, I was as broken down as I was physically. There’s not a worse feeling in the world than when your baby is in distress and you can’t do a single thing to make it better. I felt completely awful….

Baby Atlas' Birth Story, Part One

I wanted this blog up sooner. I thought I’d be more on the ball when it came to blogging and getting work done while on maternity leave. The truth is, I was naive. I honestly had no clue how beautifully intense motherhood would be, especially in the first month. My journey to this point six weeks postpartum hasn’t been an easy one, but it’s one worth sharing. This new season of my life I am in has changed my life completely!…

What They Don’t Tell You About Your Wedding Day

One thing about getting engaged and planning a wedding is all of the advice people will give you. You’ve probably heard a million times, “Wedding days go by so fast and you won’t remember a thing!” or, “Make sure you have your bridal survival bag with all of the little things you might need in case of a wedding day emergency.” But what about those things they don’t tell you? That’s what this blog is all about!…

Why It’s Important to Vibe With Your Wedding Photographer

You just got engaged and are starting the wedding planning process. What’s the first thing you start to do? Look for different wedding vendors. Do you want to hire someone who suits your style? Yes. Do you want to hire someone that hears your plans and understands what your vision is? Yes. That rings true for any wedding vendor you hire….