Finding peace on the path of hardship - making a home on the path to peace.
Hi, I’m Riley! I am a writer, podcaster, wife and mama. I hope you find peace & feel so very at home here. Reach out anytime, I’m here for you. You are wanted, needed and loved. I see you, I hear you and you my love, by the grace of God, you are enough. Let’s get to know each other! »
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- Becoming a Tourist 1
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1st Pregnancy: What No-One Tells You
Whether you are already pregnant or you’re considering pregnancy, there are a few things I wish someone would have told me during my first pregnancy. I wish someone would have had the courage to tell me the truth about my responsibility in choosing a birth team and birth space.
Purposeful Postpartum Planning
After two kids, I’ve learned a little bit about setting oneself up for support in the postpartum season. There are a few things you really do need and a whole lot you absolutely do not…
The Grey Area of Feeding Your Baby
My journey with breastfeeding has been painful. It has come with a lot of heartache but it has also come with sweet joy and victory. I’m tired of fighting over what is “best”- rather, let us acknowledge the grey area that so many women find themselves in.
To the girl who’s struggling…
To the girl who’s struggling I see you, I am you. Whether it was with getting pregnant, staying pregnant, getting through delivery and recovery, postpartum, those early days with your baby, the sleep regressions, learning how to feed your baby and keep them alive, learning how to become this new version of yourself that you now are- whatever it is- I feel ya.
Caring For My Body
I knew going into postpartum that caring for my body was going to be hard. I was absolutely correct. Here’s what I’ve learned and a few tips if you’re trying to take better care of your body too.
Managing My Postpartum Body
TW: I know that this topic can trigger some people, so if you can't talk about body image, weight loss or issues pertaining to health & wellness, skip this post.
You Can Quit.
There's more to life than finishing everything & hitting every goal. Perseverance is a virtue, one that God talks a lot about, absolutely. But sometimes our view of goals and accomplishments differ from reality or what God wants for our lives.
Tell Your Story - Pumping, Ties & Feeding Issues
Sharing my personal story about some of the things that have been going on lately in my life & encouraging you to share yours.
It’s Not Supposed To Feel This Way
I'm supposed to love this, right?
I'm supposed to jump in the middle of the night with a smile on my face, happy to meet my baby's needs.. right?
I'm supposed to forget about myself completely, as long as he's happy.. right?
I'm supposed to put away my own selfish ambitions and simply focus on him... right?
Multi-Tasking Is Killing My Productivity
I've made the realization that multi-tasking is a bunch of bs. If you want to do a task and do it well, you need to be entirely focused on that task. And in doing so, you'll actually save yourself far more time.
My Morning Routine
As a new mama who's trying to figure out her up from down, I've found that it's been super helpful to establish a routine.
My Hospital Bag Essentials
When it comes to packing a birth bag it seems pretty straight forward. That is, until you start thinking about all of the unknowns…
3 Things I Want You To Know Postpartum
Tune into today's Morning Coffee where I'm talking about my postpartum experience, some of my fears going into it and a few things that I've learned.
Nursing Essentials + Postpartum Update
A postpartum update & all of my favorite essential products that have aided in my breastfeeding journey.
8 Tips For Working As A New Parent
Postpartum can be tough! Especially if you’re trying to be a stay at home mom and work. Here’s my tips on how to make it work!
My Birth Binder
Check out my birth plan, birth binder and grab my template to create your own!
What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Pregnant
Pregnancy can bring a lot of unexpected. Here's the 15 things I wish I had known before I got pregnant so I wouldn't have had as many surprises.
A recap of the 5 books I read/listened to in July of 2024. Including two very popular books that I “DNF’d” and a title from Annie Down’s earlier catalog.