Almost a year ago to the day, I suffered my second miscarriage in 8 months. Here is the back-story. Around February 2015, I found myself extremely stressed out and despite eating normally, I started gaining weight very rapidly. I had also stopped breastfeeding my oldest daughter around that time. After consulting my OBGYN and my … Continue reading Never stop asking questions
30 day detox? Paleo? Vegan? Pegan?
I don't believe in diets. I don't believe in detoxing. If you eat healthy regularly, there is no need for either. But what happens when you just can't get right?! I've made no secret that 2015 was a rough year for me and after gaining a whopping 40 pounds *eek!!*, something had to change. See, … Continue reading 30 day detox? Paleo? Vegan? Pegan?
Is there a place in Chicago for upper middle class blacks?
Truth moment: My husband and I have been looking to buy a home to raise our (hopefully growing) family and it's been extremely frustrating to say the least. Here's our story: My husband and I moved here 4 years ago. We've lived in Bronzeville and the South Loop but now that we have a child … Continue reading Is there a place in Chicago for upper middle class blacks?
Becoming a stay at home mom
http://www.vox.com/2015/2/12/8006733/stay-at-home-mom This story hit the net early this year but I just discovered it about 2 weeks ago. I absolutely love it. When I became pregnant with my daughter I felt like the world stood still and wondered if I would actually come back to work. I can't count how many people asked if I … Continue reading Becoming a stay at home mom
2015 is almost over
2015 was a very bad year for me. It's too much to write on the Internet but one thing I've learned is to keep going. Life happens; sometimes in the worst way. Sometimes your response isn't ideal. Sometimes the best thing you can do is to keep pressing towards your goals and know that darkness … Continue reading 2015 is almost over
Life > Work
This is something I constantly have to tell myself. I love being a working mom but there are times when I have to make a conscious decision to put my family first. I have one of those jobs that it's never a good time to take an unplanned day off. I usually have a ton … Continue reading Life > Work
Is it ever the right time for a baby?
This is a question that I have been asking for years. For me, the answer is no. Since meeting my husband at 21, I've pondered on our future family, when we would have children, and how said children would fit within my career and family goals. I'm one of those women who desires to have … Continue reading Is it ever the right time for a baby?
#PrimalMomLife
PrimalMomLife is all about the things important to me. Family. Food. Fun. Family. I am a wife and also a mom to a beautiful toddler. I love spending time with them although we have some really hectic days and times when I wonder why I signed up for this. The good times far outweigh the … Continue reading #PrimalMomLife
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