Bena
Bena is a a wife and mom to a little girl born in July 2017 and another little girl born in April 2021. Her and her husband, both born and raised in Long Island, randomly ended up living in New Rochelle, Westchester when they fell in love with what Westchester had to offer: beautiful parks, hiking trails, restaurants, cute towns, all while still being close to NYC. Since then they have moved around and ended up settling down in Edgemont/Scarsdale. Mostly, Bena is just trying to figure out how to do this mom thing, while also working a full-time job. After a few years of the juggling act, she feels a little more confident, but everyday there are new challenges, especially when #2 arrived. When she is not momming, she is usually lawyering, working out, cooking, running errands, having coffee, chocolate or wine, or somewhere out exploring nature and the world.
A Reminder That It Is Okay
This month I went back to work after about five months of parental leave. It has been a roller coaster of a month, balancing childcare, work, sick kids, sick self, breastfeeding, self-care, and lots...
Nature vs. Nurture
After the birth of my second daughter, I have often wondered about nature vs. nurture in how she behaves and how her personality has emerged. When I talk about things that are by nature,...
Farmers’ Markets in Westchester County
Fall is my absolute favorite time to visit local farmers' markets. When I first moved to Westchester, I was so excited to try them all out. The first one I ever went to was...
Spotlight on Westchester :: New Rochelle
We all love our cozy little corners of Westchester. There are so many things to do and see, places to eat, and parks to visit. Who doesn’t love exploring the county and “finding” the...
To Sleep Train or Not?
My baby is 10.5 weeks old, which is crazy to think, considering I feel like I just had her. She is a pretty lax baby, mainly crying when she is hungry or tired, and...
How I Had a Successful VBAC
A few months ago, I wrote an article about finding a supportive VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) provider. Well, I GOT MY VBAC, and I am here to tell you how I could get...
Going From One to Two
As I enter my last few weeks of pregnancy, I feel so many different emotions. Excitement to meet the newest addition to our family, but also a little bit of apprehension.
I have been a...
Finding Support for My VBAC
After having my first baby via c-section because she was breech, I switched provider practices to one I originally thought was more VBAC friendly. Unfortunately, as I was about to enter my third trimester,...
Preparing for a VBAC Even With a Breech Baby
As I enter into the third trimester of my second pregnancy, I am starting to contemplate my birthing plan.
My first baby was breech; therefore, I had a c-section. At that time, during my third...
Saying Goodbye to 2020
I am sure many are excited to say their goodbyes to 2020 in a heartbeat. By reflecting on this year, there was a lot of bad, but there was also a lot of good.
2020...