Author: Saralynn

7 Lessons I Learned from My Toddler

Fit Moms | 2 comments

Most parents say that their kids grow up too fast and though I have to agree with that statement mostly, I feel that Caleb has been 2 for a very long time and we still have 3 1/2 more months until he is 3.  I am not saying this in a negative way, but I just feel that...

The 4th Trimester

Exercise After Pregnancy

Madelynn turns 3 months this week and therefore we are both through what many call the “4th Trimester.”  This term is used for the first 12 weeks after birth as your baby transitions from the womb to the world.  This is also a crucial time for mama as you...

Mom Guilt and the Time My 2-year Old Peed on the Floor of a Church

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As I return to work full time this week I have been thinking a lot about mom guilt. The term ‘mom guilt’ probably conjures up a lot of emotions, opinions and feelings for every mom. Before I was a mom, I was thinking that I was not going to buy into the whole mom...

Post-Baby Body Part 1: Why every workout sucks, is humbling, gratifying and awesome all at that same time

Exercise After Pregnancy | 3 comments

I am 6 weeks post baby and starting to get back into a regular exercise routine. You will find various answers on when to resume exercise after birth. Some say that you should wait 6 weeks for a vaginal birth and 8 weeks after a C-section to resume exercise if you...

My Birth Story

2nd Pregnancy | 7 comments

My husband, son and I were thrilled to welcome Madelynn Elizabeth Laurel Baker into the world on July 22nd at 5:20 AM. After it taking 2 years to get my son into my belly, I had to kick him out at 41 weeks. 🙂 I really, really wanted to go into labor on my own with...