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5 Postpartum Habits for When Life Gets Heavy

August 22, 2026

This past Monday, it was like a switch flipped, and what feels like postpartum depression hit me like a freight train. It’s too early to tell if it’s truly postpartum depression (PPD), if it’s the hormonal crash from weaning, or something else. All I know is that it feels like I’m back in 2021, when … More 5 Postpartum Habits for When Life Gets Heavy

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6 Ways to Have a Hot (Postpartum) Girl Summer

July 8, 2026

Last summer, I was convinced that I was going to have the best summer of my life. I had just finished up my first year of law school, and I had nothing but time from June until August. I knew it would likely be my last summer “off” before graduating and entering the workforce, and I … More 6 Ways to Have a Hot (Postpartum) Girl Summer

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The Tale of Two Moms

April 1, 2026

It was the best of times (newborn snuggles!), it was the worst of times (postpartum rage!). This is the story of two different moms and how they coped with the fourth trimester. … More The Tale of Two Moms

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I’m Megan, a mom, twin mom, and stepmom to a total of five kids. This blog is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, pregnancy, blended family life, and balancing it all with your own identity and goals, so no one has to feel like they're walking this journey alone.

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