Michelle

Mom Guilt, When is it Too Much?

Mom guilt refers to the feeling that you are falling short as a mom. When my daughter was a newborn I would wait to shower until her dad came home from work. Once I was in the shower, I would rush as much as possible, as I felt guilty for being away from her forContinue reading “Mom Guilt, When is it Too Much?”

Allow Yourself to be Happy, Stop Self-Sabotage

Do you ever wonder why even when things are going great, you can’t allow yourself to be happy? I’ve experienced this far too often, and have spent hours analyzing all the reasons why this happens to me. Could it be that I’m afraid of something going wrong because of my past experiences? Yes, this couldContinue reading “Allow Yourself to be Happy, Stop Self-Sabotage”

Back to Back Pregnancies, My Reaction

I never thought I would have back to back pregnancies. I didn’t become pregnant for the first time, until I was 28 years old. So I wouldn’t have believed you if you told me I would have two babies by my 30th birthday. Below is how I felt and what went through my mind. IContinue reading “Back to Back Pregnancies, My Reaction”

My Pregnancy During a Pandemic

I found out I was pregnant with my second baby December 2019. I was really sick with nausea, fatigue, and depression from not being able to eat for the next 3 months. Little did I know, the remainder of the time I would experience a pregnancy during a global pandemic. This post is to honorContinue reading “My Pregnancy During a Pandemic”

Why I Take Maternity Boudoir Photos

What is Boudoir Photography? Boudoir photography many times holds the stigma that it is intended only for sexual purposes. However, every person has a unique view and form of expression with their body, which is not always related to sexuality. Maternity Boudoir opens the door to another side of this style of photography, that should beContinue reading “Why I Take Maternity Boudoir Photos”

Racism in America a Latina’s Perspective

This post is part II of a mini series. Here is part I if you missed it http://bloomingandbliss.com/2020/06/03/conversations-at-the-table/ The current Black Lives Matter movement, sweeping the nation and now also part of the globe, calls for us to #amplifymelanatedvoices Consequently, due to the amazing traction gained in this movement, I’ve been able to focus onContinue reading “Racism in America a Latina’s Perspective”

Conversations at the Table

I’ve compiled a series of blog posts pertaining to the many aspects of the current pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement. With this series I intend to highlight my change in perspective, as well as many of the insights I’ve gained during this time. Ultimately, the intention is to open conversations, to both learn andContinue reading “Conversations at the Table”

How to Cultivate Happiness

“Happiness is a habit, cultivate it.” I came across this quote and fell in LOVE. However, as someone who has dealt with depression and anxiety for most of my life, I would’ve easily taken offense to this statement in the past. Why? It resembles quotes like “happiness is a choice,” I’ve always felt this quoteContinue reading “How to Cultivate Happiness”

How to give your dining set a makeover

A little backstory. We’ve had our rustic, farmhouse dining table since we first moved into our home, almost 3 years ago. The private party whom we purchased it from had not stained it evenly nor sealed it. From the beginning the table looked aged and unfinished, but NOT in the cool way like you wouldContinue reading “How to give your dining set a makeover”

A Moment in Quarantine

Emma and I went to visit my Dad yesterday for his 81st birthday. Yes, you read that correctly 81, my biological father had me at the ripe age of 51. My parents are the blurry figures in the background of the image. We have social distanced from EVERYONE since early March. However, on few occasionsContinue reading “A Moment in Quarantine”