We are so excited to share that baby Racine #3 is coming in October! I did a recent Q&A answering all the questions about this pregnancy and will link it HERE! We are thankful for this growing little life and for our growing little family. God has blessed us richly! Xoxo, Shantel
“If the ring still fits.” My postpartum body changes.
Something that I haven’t shared a lot about, is my weight loss after having each kid. After my pregnancy with Hudson, I was able to lose the weight quickly for the most part. My body went back to much of the way it was before. I mean of course I had some loose skin a …
Just a letter of gratitude from a mama
Laying in bed tonight looking at pictures of my babies and just feeling an overwhelming sense of thankfulness. My children bring me an incomprehensible amount of joy. The love they have for their daddy and me, and for each other just melts my heart. I love watching them play and giggle together. Felicity already takes …
My Big Tip to Help With Baby Born After Having Gestational Diabetes
COLOSTRUM! 💉🍼 One thing I did as soon as I found out I had Gestational Diabetes, was do a little research to see how it would effect baby after birth. If you read quite a few articles, after delivery babies can have low blood sugar resulting in formula being pushed to give baby to level …
What to Wear Post Baby, Outfit Ideas for Postpartum
Okay, let’s talk postpartum fashion. You’ve just had your beautiful babe and are enjoying the wonderful newborn snuggles and bliss… But once you get home, dressing a post-baby body for those first couple of months as it changes can feel weird. It’s one of the most confusing seasons for wearing clothes. While your body shifts, your …
My Journey with Gestational Diabetes Part 2
I’m still the same mamma.💙 (Swipe to see me last July) A year ago I was at my fittest since high school. I was even below pre-baby weight and felt good about where I was at. But there were 2 things here that weren’t right. 1. I wasn’t exercising as I should. 2. I wasn’t …
36 Week Bumpdate
36 Weeks, 1 day! We are so close to meeting our sweet Felicity I can hardly stand it! This week I started Raspberry Leaf Tea, Primrose Oil, and collecting colostrum. I did the first 2 with Hudson and really believe it helped with parts of labor. As for the colostrum, because of how GD can …
Here’s What I’m Packing in my Labor & Delivery Bag This Time
I am 35 weeks now and the impending time is starting to really drive my crazy! 😅 I’m so excited, but also a little nervous about how labor & delivery will go this time around as a high risk pregnancy. One thing I do know, is that having a hospital bag packed is a must, …
2 Ways to Style the “Wrenn Tank Top Dress” from Liam & Co.
I’ve been all about finding good dresses for the summer, being 33 weeks pregnant. I love how easy, comfy, and cute they can be! So when I found this one from Liam & Co. I knew it had my name all over it. I’ve been wearing it on repeat and I love that it’s a …
2 Spring to Summer Amazon Dresses your Closet Will Love, Maternity friendly Too
Looking for a few staple dresses for spring and summer that you can dress up or down? These 2 are so lightweight, soft, stretchy, and are even non-maternity, but are bump friendly! I am wearing tts in both colors.✨ Linked both dresses HERE!!