Let’s face it…being pregnant is hard. It is challenging mentally and, most of all, physically. Taking a prenatal yoga class is the best way to relieve all those aches, pains, and body changes that come with bringing a bundle of joy into the world. These Kansas City yoga studios have everything you need whether you […]

We all know that swollen ankles come with the territory of being pregnant, but what about the rest of those normal pregnancy discomforts no one is talking about?! If you’re expecting, you’re probably experiencing aches, pains, headaches, nausea, lack of sleep, swollen ankles, and more. When you discuss these discomforts, you’re likely welcomed to motherhood […]

Finding the right hairstylist is one of the best ways to boost your confidence. A good hairstylist will take your vision, carry it out, and make you feel invincible. The only issue is that finding that perfect hairstylist can sometimes feel like a never-ending journey bookended with streaky yellow hair and bowl cuts. As a […]

Do me a quick favor right now: try to unclench your jaw. Did that take some effort? If the answer is yes, you deserve a spa day. Honestly, all of us do. The past few years have been stressful! When you’re constantly trying to dodge all the stuff that life tends to throw at you, […]

Whether you dress your little one for the day or they independently dress, seeing them in clothes that show their personalities and let their sweetness and confidence shine has your phone out faster than the paparazzi. With these Kansas City baby stores, your little one can wear quality, durable, and uniquely adorable clothes you won’t […]

Having support during pregnancy and childbirth is severely underrated! While doulas are gaining popularity, sometimes you just don’t know how much you need them until you’re pregnant. Whether you’re already on the journey, newly expecting, or hoping to soon, support is a game-changing addition. While you may have the support of your partner, friends, and […]

Are you expecting or hoping to soon and dreaming of a home birth? When it comes to your future little one, you want what’s best for their health. Those essential decisions start before they ever arrive; they begin with your midwife. These Kansas City midwives help oversee your prenatal health, monitor your progress, and guide […]

We wrapped up Ollie’s fourth and final milestone membership session this spring, celebrating his second birthday. I have been photographing Ollie since he was just a little baby. It has been so much fun to watch him grow over the last two years and so special that I have gotten to help document these milestones […]

This childhood simplicity session featuring these sweet sisters was also lucky enough to include some with mom too. It was so fun to reconnect with my old high school friend, Catherine (also accomplished children’s author) and meet her sweet daughters. Their vibrant and excited personalities matched their colorful dresses and I loved seeing them laughing […]

Part III: The final embryo If you are new here, you can read my previous blog posts to catch up on Part I and Part II of my journey to motherhood. And now you’re probably thinking…what about that last embryo? Once Cora turned 2, we started thinking about #2. We had been trying naturally without […]