Fiercely Alia

This post is sponsored by Evivo, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Life lately with a growing baby can be rewarding and exhausting. Every mother knows that!

What is really hard is when your baby is fussy or not sleeping through the night as they surpass growth milestones.

I’ll be honest, I started Mia on the Evivo Probiotic and then got lazy and stopped. What I failed to notice, the reason she was screaming at night was she would get a very upset stomach. She also would only get one poopy diaper a week! Even though my pediatrician said that could be “normal” for breast fed babies, I felt like there was something missing!

I started giving her the probiotic again and immediately she was regular, no more blow outs!! She also has now been going down to sleep easier and easier.

She will be six months in a little over a month and the first 6 months are key for babies to establish a healthy gut microbiome. Evivo has helped her immune system by repopulating her gut with good bacteria that was missing. 

Bad bacteria is linked to a higher risk of autoimmune & metabolic issues, like eczema, allergies, diabetes and obesity later in life.

I am so glad that I don’t fear every time she poops. It would blow out and I would have a mess everywhere! She had been so backed up that it all came out and I will spare you the nasty details but you can use your imagination.

She is now regular. Consistent and no blowouts! She has been SO happy. I feel much more confident about her  sleep schedule we are developing and know she isn’t fussy because she is irritated by gut-related issues. Now it’s her fighting a nap, or angry at the toy she can’t fit into her whole mouth!

I can’t recommend this product enough. It’s safe, mixes easily with my breastmilk that I can capture from using the Haaka. It’s simple and Mia has no issues when she takes it! It gets delivered straight to your door on a schedule, who could ask for more?!

Learn more about how Evivo helps develop a stronger immune system, and don’t miss out on your chance to get $10 off your Evivo starter kit of 4 weeks with code (BLOG88Q758), or receive $20 off your Evivo starter kit of 8 weeks or more with code (BLOG2DH62B)! You won’t regret it, I promise!

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been insecure about my teeth. I never thought much about cosmetic dentistry, I thought it would be too expensive. I also didn’t think the issues with my teeth could be fixed.

I will never forget the day I came home after a week at lake Powell feeling tan and great. A kid belonging to a friend of mine comes through the door and says, “Whoah, what happened to you? Did you lose a tooth?” I was like what!!? Then he realized my little lateral tooth was just hiding and it only looked like I was missing one.

I’ve never been happy with my teeth but I’ve tried to convince myself they were a quirky part of who I was and I “should” be happy with them. But I’ve always felt people noticed the gap when I talked or smiled. It made me feel insecure and I wondered what they might be thinking.

Then I met Dr. Corey Rush. He discussed how easy it would be to get the smile I wanted. Just two veneers and the process would take two to three appointments.

The procedure is easy. After a few shots of novocain, so no pain, teeth are drilled to half the size or smaller. A mold is cast, a temporary  made and you’re good to go until your permanent veneers are ready. Dr. Rush has an amazing state of the art 3D scanner so no plaster. It definitely makes the whole process much easier.

A photographer then takes SUPER specific pictures and notes of each little flaw, shape and color of your teeth so the veneers match. I felt extremely confident walking out that he was going to make the perfect teeth for me.

(right after my temporaries)

When your permanents are ready, Dr. Rush simply pops out the temps and fits your new veneers. Dr. Rush is a perfectionist and has an excellent eye for symmetry and giving you a natural look. I now have two new teeth and my smile feels so natural. They will never change color, never stain or get cavities!

I am completely happy and in love with my teeth. The confidence I have smiling and talking is amazing. With all the photographs I’ve posted over the years, it’s a shame I hated so many simply because of a tooth.

Tell me, have you wanted to get your smile done? How do you feel about my before and after? Let me know in the comments.

Also, if you are willing to travel or live in Arizona I highly recommend Rush Dental. Their pricing is extremely competitive plus the service and quality of the whole experience was a 10/10.

You can find Dr. Corey Rush here and here They are located in Chandler & Ahwatukee Arizona

I have a sad confession to admit. The boys room currently only has a rack of costumes on the wall, a dresser and their beds. No photos, no decor. It’s a bad mom moment considering the time and effort I put into Mia’s room. But this year I am working on updating their room and of course already looking at the great options from Delta Children

When deciding how/what I was going to do I started with the main piece. The crib. I was so excited to work with my favorite furniture brand Delta Children in deciding what crib I was going to go with for our little pot of gold.

The boys had identical cribs, dark brown that converted into toddler beds and I knew I wanted the same qualities but better in every way. And as you can see it was the perfect choice and I am so beyond happy with it. This crib is not just a great safe space for baby, but its a 4- in -1 convertible crib that lasts well beyond the toddler years! The chic design was modern enough but simple that I want to live in her room.

I never knew how important baby mattresses were until our boys started having sleeping problems and the main problem was their really cheap mattress. Delta children also provides a great shopping experience when choosing a mattress best for you and your child. We went with a great Serta mattress that one side is for infants and the other is for toddlers.

Delta Children makes extremely high quality products. Not only are they practical, but they look like you spent more money on them than you did. You get the boutique style furniture for affordable price.  You can find Delta Children online, at Walmart, Amazon and Target!