Cait SimmonsAug 28, 20218 minMy Personal Experiences with BurnoutThe first time I truly felt burned out was my freshman year of college. It was my first real extended time away from home. On a weird...
Cait SimmonsMay 19, 20214 minReducing EMF ExposureBefore I dive in here I want to be clear about something: I am not a scientist and I am not an expert on this topic. I am simply a parent...
Cait SimmonsMay 29, 20203 minA sweet treat in labor can go a long wayThis is the story about the power of sweets (and the power of sisters). The day before I gave birth to my son, Bodie, I woke up with...
Cait SimmonsApr 27, 20204 minTo the graduating class of 2020Dear class of 2020, Some people are honoring you by sharing their senior portraits on social media. I must admit I enjoy seeing how my...
Cait SimmonsApr 23, 20202 minThoughts on the pandemicWe are all living with a lot of unknowns and that can be scary. So many unanswerable questions. How long will this last? Who among us...
Cait SimmonsApr 23, 20201 minTo all the mamas of COVID-19To the women trying to conceive... To the women who just found out they are expecting... To the women who are pregnant and due soon... To...
Cait SimmonsApr 23, 20201 minJust BreatheWhen I was younger, it would happen. Walking through halls in bathroom stalls a rising panic would lead to shortness of breath until I...
Cait SimmonsFeb 6, 20202 minDear 2019Dear 2019, I’m thankful you were the last year of an eventful decade—the year we welcomed our daughter, Tilly, and became a family of...
Cait SimmonsOct 20, 20197 minMy Postpartum JourneyI read a scary thing the other day: women in their childbearing years account for the largest group suffering from depression in this...
Cait SimmonsSep 25, 20195 minWhat Nobody Tells You About Pregnancy...There are so many little things about pregnancy, labor and postpartum that nobody tells you. Why? I think mostly because people forget...
Cait SimmonsSep 3, 20191 minPumpkin Soup with Cilantro Almond PestoPumpkin Soup with Cilantro Almond Pesto Serves 4 Soup Ingredients Avocado oil for sauteeing 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic,...
Cait SimmonsApr 12, 20193 minMy NEW & IMPROVED Packing List for Hospital DeliveryThe first night I started feeling some labor pains during my second pregnancy (turned out to be false labor pains), I realized I should...
Cait SimmonsJan 15, 20193 minPreparing for another baby/changing family dynamicsHave you seen any of those beautifully poignant photos of the last time a mother holds one child before having another? (like this one)....
Cait SimmonsJan 10, 20192 minMy Environmental Resolutions in 2019My Environmental Resolutions in 2019 This past year, climate change felt scarier than ever. The environmental reports painted a very...
Cait SimmonsJan 2, 20192 minDear 2018Dear 2018, You were the year I stopped breastfeeding my son, Bo. I’d never imagined nursing for 2 years and 10 months but I was proud...
Cait SimmonsDec 22, 20181 minGood Posture During PregnancyJust a quick post about the importance of good posture during pregnancy (and beyond). How you carry yourself can make a big difference in...
Cait SimmonsJul 11, 20185 minPreparing for PregnancyI’ve been preparing myself for pregnancy for the past few months. No, I’m not announcing a pregnancy. I’m talking about PREPARING for...
Cait SimmonsJul 11, 20183 minThe New SmokingDid you know that video baby monitors emit more radiation than microwaves? Until recently, I didn't. And I was raving about mine because...
Cait SimmonsJun 14, 20181 minRaw & Organic Lemon BitesI think these little cuties taste like lemon cookie dough... but they're packed with protein and are all-around organic snacking...
Cait SimmonsMar 31, 20181 minLemon Caper Dressing AmazingnessThis salad dressing is so. damn. good. I usually make it to serve over Bibb lettuce with sliced radishes, cucumbers and avocado. But...