Happy Holidays ladies!! I thought it would be fun to ring in the pre-holiday cheer by talking all things "traditions"- ones our family did when I was young, ones I've done since having kids & new traditions I'm starting this year to hopefully last decades to come.

I talk about starting small and staying flexible—my goal of picking three to five traditions that travel well through busy seasons- because we do NOT need to try to do it all (us moms are superheroes regardless). I've learned it's the simple, repeatable traditions that build real connection without the stress spiral.

I also felt it was necessary to touch on holiday anxiety. As joyous as this time of year can be, it can also be shared with sadness, loneliness, & loss. So if this year doesn't feel as you were hoping- I'm sending you a big hug through this episode.

More On What I Cover:

• reflecting on childhood traditions and identity
• naming anxiety and loneliness during the holidays
• replacing pressure with presence and intention
• yearly ornament ritual and tree decorating night
• mini-tree hack for kids and core memory moments
• matching pajamas, signature breakfast, baking night
• sponsoring a family and blending cultural recipes
• light walks, markets, donations, and gratitude circles
• choosing three to five traditions and staying flexible

If you're still looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas, HERE is a link to my gift guides to help you find something for your friends, family, partner, kids, or yourself!

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Surprise! You're getting not one but two episodes this week :) I'm back with a pt. 2 of an inside look at my first trimester! To be completely honest, weeks 9-13 truly had nothing on the previous ones- I was hit HARD to say the least. In this episode I spill on what felt like truly never-ending nausea and crippling migraines to primal cravings and restless dreams, mixed with the small comforts that made it all bearable. All I can say is gawd bless these days are behind me & if you're in the thick of it, you are closer to the end than it feels I promise- hang in there!

More On What I Cover:
• moving through weeks 9–13 with two kids and survival mode
• acupuncture, Unisom, and what eased nausea
• belly oils and my favorite cooling pregnancy pillow
• wild symptoms from nosebleeds to bizarre dreams
• week 9 affirmations that held the mindset together
• cravings strategy and planning meals for early mornings
• NIPT testing nerves and reframing anxiety
• week 12 scan as the turning point for hope
• easing back into movement and respecting limits
• encouragement for anyone still in the thick of it.

Thank you SO much for tuning in. I appreciate each and every one of you being here with me and I can't wait for all that's to come. Feel free to hit subscribe so you get a little reminder every time a new episode is posted. If you have a couple minutes to spare, I'd be so grateful for a rating & review- it's what helps other women and moms discover the show!

My inbox and dm's are ALWAYS open for any questions or support. I love hearing from you xx Tayla

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Ladies, this week I'm dropping TWO mini episodes diving into my first trimester, week by week- pfew I'm so glad those days are now just a distant memory.

The earliest weeks can feel like a secret storm, so I'm opening my personal diary to show the weather. From the moment the test turned positive at four weeks, the symptoms arrived FAST—nausea out of nowhere, insomnia that almost nothing could solve, and a burst of anxiety fueled by dreams of twins (?!) I recall each week with honesty and humor, using those fruit-size milestones for grounding while sharing the small hacks that kept me moving minute by minute.

Nausea kicked in on schedule at week six as we flew to Europe, then stacked with boat motion and jet lag. Hormonal bloat challenged body image, so we reframed: you’ve been here, it peaks and passes. Gentle movement, sun on the face, and getting dressed turned out to be medicine. I also walk through the medical backstory—shortening cervix, one past cerclage, and why I started progesterone early this time. The update is good: solid cervical length, less fear, more data. Mood swings showed up too, including a short burst of pregnancy rage, the kind you laugh about later but are terrified of in the moment...

Food aversions collided with relentless hunger in week seven, making crackers and chips an essential survival mechanism. By week eight, coffee turned into a hard no just as exhaustion peaked, forcing a return to basics: protein, hydration, pacing, and permission to rest (A LOT). The payoff arrived in a dark ultrasound room when we heard the heartbeat and watched a raspberry-sized baby wiggle like a jelly bean. That sound recentered everything, turning symptoms into signs of progress and replacing dread with gratitude.

We’re keeping this mini-series focused—weeks 4-8 now, with weeks 9-13 coming Thursday!—so you can follow the real changes without the fluff. If you’re navigating early pregnancy or supporting someone who is, you’ll find practical tips, candid stories, and the reassurance that even the wildest weeks won’t last forever. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and drop your questions so I can weave them into the next chapter.

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