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Travelling With A Baby 2.0

by Tenilleupdated on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020Leave a Comment on Travelling With A Baby 2.0

This time last year, I was flying home on a plane with my baby and battling food poisoning – alone. I had a few recommendations about flying with an infant. This year, after a successful trip with my 14 month old, I have more advice about travelling with a baby; not just about flying, but …

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Why People Say “Enjoy Every Minute.”

by Tenilleupdated on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020Leave a Comment on Why People Say “Enjoy Every Minute.”

“Enjoy every minute.” When I became a new mother, I heard this all the time. Strangers would come up to me in the drug store, ignoring my dark circles and greasy hair, and tell me every moment is precious. I would smile, thank them, and roll my eyes as soon as they walked away. Enjoy …

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Motherhood Is An Upgrade

by Tenilleupdated on October 4, 2019September 6, 2019Leave a Comment on Motherhood Is An Upgrade

It’s not a loss of who you were, but an addition. Before I became a mom, I always thought that becoming a mother meant I would have to change who I am to fit that identity. I thought I would have to be okay with giving up a lot of what made me myself. I …

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To My Little Girl

by Tenilleupdated on October 4, 2019September 2, 2019Leave a Comment on To My Little Girl

I will always love you Even when you cry for hours on end Even when you fight sleep all night long Even when you puke all over my new shirt. I will always love you Even when you throw your food at me Even when you have a meltdown in public Even when you refuse …

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People Love To Tell Pregnant Women What To Do

by Tenilleupdated on September 30, 2019August 24, 2019Leave a Comment on People Love To Tell Pregnant Women What To Do

Thanks, but no thanks. If there is one thing I learned during my pregnancy, it’s that people absolutely love giving you their unsolicited advice. Being a person living in the 21st century, I am a frequent user of the internet and social media, so I got the full benefit of literally millions of opinions on …

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Babies Are Embarrassing

by Tenilleupdated on August 17, 2019August 17, 20191 Comment on Babies Are Embarrassing

Your child WILL embarrass you. The week that Sophia had her first plane ride, she had another first as well. Hot springs. We were taking a family vacation in Radium, BC. We go a few times a year to visit Justin’s parents, and stopping at the hot springs is always a must for us. This …

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Making A Birth Plan

by Tenilleupdated on September 30, 2019July 20, 2019Leave a Comment on Making A Birth Plan

How to plan for the big day. One of the questions I always got asked when I was pregnant was “What’s your birth plan?” At first, my witty answer was always “I plan to give birth.” However, I was asked this question so many times throughout the course of my pregnancy that I started to …

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Planes, Babies, & Food Poisoning

by Tenilleupdated on September 30, 2019July 18, 20194 Comments on Planes, Babies, & Food Poisoning

A Real Mom’s real experience flying with a baby. There are a few things that every plane passenger has experienced at least once; the arm-rest hog, the guy who leans his seat all the way back, the gassy passenger, and last but not least – the crying baby. Let’s be honest, these ALL suck. You …

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