How We Pack for an International Family Trip: A Comprehensive Overseas Trip Checklist
Planning an international family trip? Find out how we created our overseas packing checklist to take the stress out of the preparation! Explore how we pack efficiently for ourselves and our kids–– a toddler and an infant, and avoid overpacking!
Challenge Your Partner: How to Support Each Other in a Marriage
“Happy wife, happy life” couldn’t be farther from reality! Join us as we talk about why we don’t subscribe to this popular mantra. Why do we choose to constantly challenge each other when we can simply commit to making each other happy all the time? Is it really the key to a long and fulfilling marriage? Can challenging each other facilitate growth in a relationship or does it only breed conflict?
How to Know If He's The One
Wondering if he's truly "the one"? Discover the key signs that show you’ve found your perfect match! Specific qualities can reveal if he’s meant for you. Join me as I share how I knew Gabes was the one for me, and explore the traits that could help you find your forever partner. Dive in and learn what to look for!
How to Know If She's The One
Deciding if she's "the one" is a significant step in any relationship. So, what signs did I look for to confirm that Anna is the perfect partner for me? What makes me say with confidence that I’ve made the right choice in her, eight years of marriage and two wonderful kids later? Join me as I share my insights on finding “the one”!
Why You Need a Birth Plan in Preparation for Childbirth
Discover the power of a birth plan! Enhance your childbirth experience with improved communication, control, and satisfaction. Learn 6 key reasons why creating a birth plan is essential for expectant parents.
Newborns and Sleep Deprivation: How to Protect Your Marriage From Failure Amid the Challenges of Having a Newborn
Did you know that 1 in 5 couples break up within one year of welcoming a new baby? Discover effective strategies to protect your marriage while caring for a newborn! Learn how to navigate sleep deprivation and maintain a strong relationship during this challenging phase of parenthood, as we share some practical tips for new parents to thrive together.
#AskTheDekus: Answering the Hottest Questions About Our At-Home Birth Experience
Why were we determined to have a vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC) for our second pregnancy? Why did we end up having a VBAC at home and not at the hospital? What was our birth experience like, from crafting our detailed birth plan to the postpartum period? How did we deal with initial concerns expressed by our family about a home birth? We answer all your questions about our recent birth experience in this intimate Q&A!
Our Positive Home Birth Story: Welcoming Our Second Baby
Discover our inspiring home birth journey we welcomed our second child, baby Kay, in the comfort of our own home. This captivating story highlights the flexibility, intimacy, and empowering experience that is a home birth after a previous C-section! As we share our story, we emphasise the significance of dim lighting, natural pain relief methods, and a dedicated home birth team in ensuring a successful home birth.
6 Things We're Doing to Prepare for a Home Vaginal Birth After C-Section
Are you considering a home vaginal birth after a previous C-section? It's a daunting prospect, but with the right preparation and support, it can be a transformative and empowering experience! In this blog, we share our personal journey and the key strategies that have empowered us to take control of our birth experience. From booking a doula to educating ourselves on the birthing process, we highlight the importance of careful planning, emotional support, and informed decision-making.
Why Did We Switch Hospitals for Our Second Pregnancy?
After a daunting C-section experience with our first child, our doula's questions led us to re-evaluate our birth plan and switch hospitals for our second pregnancy. Discover how this strategic move not only gained us confidence in our choices but also provided a supportive environment that respected our birth plan!
Is C-Section the Best Birth Plan Option?
Is a C-section the right birth plan option for you? Crucial in many high-risk pregnancies, it has both benefits and risks. While it can ensure safety for mother and baby during complex deliveries, it also comes with potential complications. Our detailed guide explores when a C-section is recommended and how it stacks up against vaginal delivery to help you make an informed decision.
Why We Chose a Planned Home VBAC for Our Second Birth
Discover why we chose a planned home VBAC for our second birth despite the risks. Learn about our first birth experience and how it led us to this decision. Together, let’s explore the pros and cons of VBAC and Cesarean to make an informed choice for your next birth.
How We’re Ensuring Mum Time for Our Eldest After Welcoming a New Baby
Discover how we’re navigating the challenges of welcoming a new baby while ensuring our eldest child still enjoys precious mum time. What strategies are we employing to maintain the strong mother-son bond our older child knows and prevent feelings of neglect?
New Baby? Don’t Disrupt Your Older Kids’ Routines!
Welcoming a new baby brings big changes, but maintaining routines for older kids is key. How can consistency help older children be accepting of a new sibling? Find out how we’re maintaining our eldest’s sense of normalcy before and after the birth of our new child.
Making Sure Our Son Feels Included With the Arrival of a New Baby
Avoid sibling jealousy when a new baby arrives by greeting your firstborn child first without holding the newborn. Discover what this simple yet thoughtful gesture can do to help cultivate positive sibling relationships and ease a smooth transition for older children.
The Significance of Gift Exchanges Between Our Son and His Newborn Sibling
Ease your firstborn's transition to big sibling status with a thoughtful gift exchange when the new baby arrives. Foster bonding and empathy, and reduce jealousy through this memorable shared experience.
Baby on Board: Why We Include Our Firstborn Son in Shopping for Newborn Essentials
Discover how involving your firstborn in shopping for newborn essentials can ease the transition and foster a positive sibling relationship. Learn practical tips and benefits from our experience with Jere, our eldest, as we prepare him for his new role as a big brother.
From “No Way” to “Okay”: How We Helped Our Older Child Accept a New Sibling
Firstborn children often resist the idea of a new sibling. In this blog, we detail how talking openly and involving our older child helps reduce anxiety and foster bonding. Follow the journey of little Jere going from “no way" to joyfully accepting his new sibling and learn practical tips for easing an older child's transition when a new baby joins the family.
Newborn Preparation: 6 Ways We're Preparing Our Firstborn to Be a Big Brother
Welcoming a new baby brings joy and changes. As parents, we're taking steps to help our two-year-old son, Jere, transition smoothly into his new role as a big brother. From involving him in preparations to maintaining routines and bonding time, discover our 6 tips for easing older siblings into this exciting chapter.
Marriage Problems: Things My Spouse Doesn't Understand About Me After 8 Years of Marriage
After eight years of being married to each other, you think we understand absolutely everything about each other already. How come there are still some things we struggle with in our marriage? What are the common marriage problems we’ve faced over the years? How do we navigate our way through some of the recurring issues in our relationship? Join us in this heartfelt discussion as we reflect on eight years of marriage.