Nest Postpartum Lethbridge

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Hey there! I'm Cristy and I wanted to say a quick hello. Whether you're new here or have been following along since the beginning, I am so grateful for each and every one of you. ... A few quick things about me: I'm a millennial with a side part. I've tried the middle part, Gen Z, but it's been 30 years to one side and it just doesn't go that way. Don't @ me. I really enjoy reading. If I'm not supporting a family, or playing Super Mario with my fam, or out for a walk with the sweetest Aussiedoodle, you can find me curled up with a book . Currently reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by @veschwab I love coffee, and while the coffee and caffeine are nice, what I love most about having a cup of coffee is the connection- bringing coffee to a friend, meeting @mothernurture_yql for coffee and waffles @sonder_yql , or meeting insta friends at a coffee shop! And while covid has kind of derailed that, I look forward to many coffee dates in the future. So, what are you looking forward to post pandemic chaos? Tell me here

- My last pregnancy was a challenging one, especially during covid. By the end, I was experiencing a lot of exhaustion and burnout, and wasn’t physically able to keep up with household tasks or chase after my two busy toddlers. The days felt like survival, and lots of the time I felt like I was drowning. I knew I needed help, but I was bogged down by mom guilt and hesitant to reach out. Calling Cristy was the best decision I could have made during those hard last weeks o...f pregnancy. She didn’t just swoop in and take over for me - rather, she held me up. She came alongside me and did what needed to be done so that I could be the best mom, wife, and self. Meal prep, grocery pick-up, laundry, toy tidying, floor cleaning, dish washing, baking, organizing, playing/helping with the toddlers, setting up the house for baby, emotional support, etc. My weeks started to feel less like total chaos/survival, and more like I was getting through, even enjoying the time. Not only did she help me prepare for my baby’s arrival, she also helped me excitedly anticipate my new little one, as she supported, encouraged, and affirmed me in my days. I noticed significant differences in my physical and mental well-being with her support, as I was able to care for myself, my kids, and my unborn baby without feeling so overwhelmed. Cristy’s passion for supporting moms around the transition of a new baby is so evident in all she does. She joyfully does whatever she can so that her clients can have the best well-being possible in the perinatal and postpartum seasons. She goes above and beyond to care for those she works with - from surprise Starbucks treats to thoughtful advice. Having her around for prenatal support impacted our whole family, and we are so incredibly grateful. -C

The umbilical cord is a conduit between the developing baby and the placenta. The umbilical contains:... 2arteries(umbilical arteries) 1vein(umbilical vein) These are are buried within Wharton's jelly that all beautifully form the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord develops from the yolk sac and allantois. It forms by the 5th week of pregnancy, replacing the yolk sac as the source of nutrients for the baby. The cord is not directly connected to the parent’s circulatory system, but instead joins the placenta, which transfers materials to and from the parental blood without allowing direct mixing. The umbilical cord in a full term baby is usually about 20 inches long and about 0.75 inches in diameter. The blood flow through the umbilical cord is approximately 35 ml / min at 20 weeks, and 240 ml / min at 40 weeks of gestation. Adapted to the weight of the baby, this corresponds to 115 ml / min / kg at 20 weeks and 64 ml / min / kg at 40 weeks. The umbilical cord enters the baby via the abdomen, at the point which (after separation) will become the baby’s belly button. Within the baby, the umbilical vein continues towards the transverse fissure of the liver, where it splits into two. One of these branches joins with the hepatic portal vein (connecting to its left branch), which carries blood into the liver. The second branch (known as the ductus venosus) bypasses the liver and flows into the inferior vena cava, which carries blood towards the heart. The two umbilical arteries branch from the internal iliac arteries, and pass on either side of the urinary bladder into the umbilical cord, completing the circuit back to the placenta. The umbilical vein supplies the baby with oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta. The baby’s heart pumps deoxygenated, nutrient-depleted blood through the umbilical arteries and back to the placenta. THE UMBILICAL CORD IS PERFECTLY DESIGNED TO MAKE A GORGEOUS EXCHANGE OF GOOD THINGS COMING IN AND BAD THINGS GOING OUT. Repost: @badassmotherbirther PhotoCred: @eletfababapraxis

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Reviews like this make my heart sing! "Cristy is absolutely amazing. I had post partum anxiety after the birth of my first son and didn’t sleep a wink for 4 months. My husband and I fought often and I thought hating maternity leave was normal. I swore I wouldn’t do that to myself with our second child. I was very nervous hiring a stranger to help with my baby, as well as with my 4-year-old and felt guilty even thinking about doing it. After the first meeting with... her I felt 100% at ease and confident in the decision to hire her. From baking muffins, to playing with my older son, and even a sleep-over so I could get some much needed rest, the entire experience was amazing. I would pay Cristy a million times over for what she did for me and my family." -K Curious about how we can help you get the most out of your postpartum experience? Send me a message or give me a call! I'd love to chat! See more

You are not failing as a mother because you're not a domestic goddess.

YQL families- need something to do with your new babe? Register for Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy new Babynastics! This is a fun way to get active and get out of the house, while still being in a safe environment for your little one.

This has been a friggin TOUGH year for so many. And not just because of the big covid shaped elephant in the room. If you are weighed down by the heaviness of the world right now, if you've suffered immeasurable loss, if you or your family have been faced with a diagnosis that has rocked you to the core, if you're busting your back to keep your business afloat, if you've been laid off of the job of your dreams, if you're struggling with parenting (a newborn, a toddler, ...a teenager) in the midst of a global pandemic, if you're knee deep in imposter syndrome and learning how to trust your gut, if you feel like you're done and have had enough, please, hold on a while longer. I see you. You matter. And trust me when I tell you that you are not alone. I'm not sure why, but 2020 has been a constant deluge. An unceasing period of torrential downpour. But I'm confident at the end of this year, we will be on the other side, we will bear the marks of fertile plains, our harvest will be abundant. See more

Too good. Who would you be?

You don't have a bad baby. There, I said it. And while I don't think I've ever come across anyone saying that outright, I am constantly hearing visitors talk about what a "good baby" parents have if their little one is sleeping long chunks, gaining weight well, happy and playful. ... Language MATTERS. New parents, if you're struggling with lack of sleep and a newborn who is up every few hours, and figuring out feeding is stressing you out, if you feel your baby is always crying and maybe you weren't cut out for the job- you still don't have a bad baby. Fight against that narrative in your brain- it's not true and one of your jobs is to speak truth to those lies. You were made to do this- to raise tiny humans who grow up to be kind adults. And for the rest of us, let's find other ways to affirm new parents. Instead of "wow, you're lucky you have such a good baby" why don't we try, "you are doing good and holy work", "how can I help support you in your parenting journey?", and my favorite, "Let me bring you supper, I don't need to stay for a visit." : @joolsannie See more

To the seasoned dads, the new dads, the ones waiting to become dads, the step dads and foster dads, the single dads, the dads who have lost children, the dads we have lost, and the amazing moms who fill the role of both mom and dad- today is for you. Happy Father's Day! Today, I'm celebrating this guy. We love you 3000, Wilson ... See more

I miss you guys SO much. This weekend I went to drop groceries off for a client and I couldn't believe how much her little one had grown since I'd seen them last. Covid-19 has really put a damper in my postpartum support, but don't fear- I've got something in the works. ... Stay tuned! Happy Monday

2020 Texas Mental Health Art Contest Adult Submission Honorable Mention MOTHERHOOD BY: Kristina B. (Kristina Brown Art) https://www.kristinabrownart.com | ...IG: @kristinabrownart Becoming a mother was one of the most incredible and challenging milestones of my life. People tell you about how amazing being a mother is. The new baby smell, snuggles, and those sweet baby coos. But there are other moments that aren’t advertised. The pain and loneliness that can come with breastfeeding. The post partum anxiety and depression that many, many women face. I created this digital painting to unveil the curtain behind the rawness of motherhood. The 2am, sleep-deprived, cluster feeding nights. I wanted the style to be dark, real, honest, and beautiful. This piece is to resonate with the millions of other mothers in the world who have felt this exact way. I want those mothers to know they’re not alone. #MentalHealthAwareness https://gallery.txsystemofcare.org/

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