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Hormones & Fatigue: Part 1 – My Health & Weight History (and Update)

February 17, 2019 by Aprille 1 Comment

Structuring my life and health AROUND my hormonal cycle is the only way I succeed at anything. I think I will always struggle with fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight management, and digestive issues. This doesn’t mean there’s necessarily something “wrong” with me. It’s a combination of genetics and my overly-stressful life. Sometimes, playing the cards you’ve been dealt is better than trying to find new ones. Being the best me I can be within my health limitations has done more for me than trying to pathologize and fix my limitations ever did.

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Posted in: Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Mothering Through Fatigue, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings Tagged: exercise, fatigue, health, hormones, pregnancy, weight, weight-loss, wellness

My Self Care Must-Haves (As a Special Needs Mom)

November 15, 2016 by Aprille 11 Comments

Self care is so important for special needs parents. Over the last two years, I have very much evolved in how I have accomplished self care in my life. Below are my top must-haves for my personal self care. I say no to everything unnecessary, and I constantly evaluate and re-evaluate the definition of “necessary.” … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Motherhood, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: exercise, giveaway, motherhood, netflix, self care, special needs, whitespace, YMCA

Preparing for VBAC: Letting go in the 3rd trimester

October 22, 2015 by Aprille 1 Comment

I knew going into this pregnancy that one big thing I wanted to be different between this pregnancy and my first pregnancy was that I wanted the third trimester to be much more relaxing. With Ezra’s pregnancy, there were many things that contributed to stress in the final weeks leading up to his birth: The assumption that … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged: 3rd trimester, exercise, guided imagery, induction, oxytocin, pregnancy, prenatal yoga, relaxation, third trimester, TOLAC, VBAC, yoga

Fighting discouragement in pregnancy

October 15, 2015 by Aprille 4 Comments

As I write this I am one day short of 23 weeks pregnant. Over the past three weeks I’ve felt very discouraged. I’m already dealing with so many pregnancy nuisances – heartburn, rib pain, indigestion, constipation, lower back pain, symphysis pubis pain, and fatigue. I was really hoping I would get further into pregnancy before hitting the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged: diet, discouragement, exercise, pregnancy, VBAC

40 Weeks Pregnancy Bumpdate

August 27, 2015 by Aprille 7 Comments

I’ve officially made it to (and past) my due date. I’m thrilled, honestly.  This has been a great pregnancy. Such a night and day difference from Ezra’s pregnancy. I look back over my pregnancy photos (which there have been many…not sorry at all!), and see how much I’ve accomplished. Stuff like climbing to the top … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Family, Little Brother, Motherhood, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged: art therapy, chocolate cake, Coke, dates, exercise, hormones, little brother, pregnancy, VBAC, walking, yoga

31 Weeks Bumpdate!

June 24, 2015 by Aprille 4 Comments

How are you feeling?!?! The question comes frequently. And at 31 weeks now, I’m slightly surprised when I hear myself say, “Pretty good!”  On Sunday, when someone asked me, “So are you ready to have that baby? Are you ready for it to be over?” again, I was surprised that my immediate answer wasn’t to … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Little Brother, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged: 31 weeks, affirmations, art therapy, dates, diet, exercise, little brother, pregnancy, VBAC, walking, YMCA

25 Weeks Bumpdate

May 16, 2015 by Aprille 3 Comments

This pregnancy is starting to slow down a bit for me. I think that just comes with the territory the bigger you get! Over the last four weeks, I’ve struggled with some discouragement over the discomforts and the extra weight I’m holding onto. But, I’m still maintaining a positive outlook and not giving up. (Belly … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Little Brother, Pregnancy & Birth Tagged: 25 weeks, birth, chiropractic, exercise, little brother, pregnancy

New Blog Series: Faithful Fitness Fridays (co-hosting at Wonderfully Made)

June 6, 2014 by Aprille 7 Comments
Faithful Fitness Fridays

This series is not about comparison or making moms feel guilty for not overcoming the “excuses” that keep them from maintaining a more healthy lifestyle. Our only goal is encouragement and rejoicing in the fact that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made by God – flaws, life circumstances, health problems, and all.

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Posted in: Health, Wellness, & Self Care Tagged: chronic illness, exercise, faithful fitness, faithful fitness fridays, fitness, health, wellness

Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 4.26.14

April 26, 2014 by Aprille 3 Comments

Thank you so much for your outpouring of heartfelt comments on my last post. It was so nice to feel less alone – and I was reminded yet again of the power of vulnerability and how it can touch the hearts of others when I least expect it. Now, it’s that time when I share … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Beauty in the Mess, Family, Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Motherhood, The Preschool Years Tagged: (in)RL, ChickfilA, date night, exercise, field trip, flourless, gluten free, ice cream, incourage, olive-garden, preschool, puzzles, starbucks

“Mommy and Me” ~ The Bigger Picture

August 1, 2012 by Aprille 2 Comments

Two weeks ago, I learned about a local opportunity for a “Mommy and Me Bootcamp” at the lake, an exercise program designed with busy moms in mind that involves exercising with your children. I was ecstatic. Ezra LOVES exercising with me at home, often counting for me or getting on my back/tummy while I do … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Motherhood Tagged: boot camp, exercise, Ezra, fitness, motherhood
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