At home healthier pumpkin spice latte ☕️🎃⬇️

HOW I MAKE: 
• double shot of espresso (whatever machine you have) 
• Pumpkin Creamer (for one drink):
+ 1 cup regular whole milk
+ 2 tbs pure pumpkin purée 
+ 3 tbs maple syrup 
+ 2 tsp pumpkin spice seasoning

Froth cold or hot to your liking and combine! This is NOT very sweet so if you want something sweeter I’d sub the maple syrup for brown sugar! 🤍 #pumpkinspicelatte #athomecoffee #starbucksathome
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Comment “link” if you want the details and discount code sent to you via DM! Or everything is in my LTK! 
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#fallhomedecor #fallinspo #pumpkinseason #decoratewithme
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Baby, Lifestyle · March 19, 2023

Pregnancy Thoughts + Postpartum Journey

Third Trimester + Postpartum Diary

I have a LONG overdue blog post. Life’s been so blissfully crazy the past 3 months becoming a mom and learning how to juggle so many things. I shared the first 20 weeks of my pregnancy in this post so today I wanted to share my thoughts on the last 20 weeks of pregnancy and also what these last 3 months have been like.

Last 20 Weeks of Pregnancy:

Aesthetic Maternity Photos | Husband and Wife | Cool Pregnancy photos
Aesthetic Maternity Photos | Husband and Wife | Cool Pregnancy photos

I LOVED being pregnant. I embraced all of my body changes, I loved my belly, feeling our baby move, and how NICE everyone is to you when you’re pregnant haha. It’s such a sweet phase of life. Second trimester was my favorite too. I had a cute little bump, I felt amazing, had a ton of energy, etc. I had awful back pain from the moment I conceived but it got better during second trimester.

Third trimester started out amazing even though a lot of aches and pains had begun. Plus that’s usually when you have your showers and finishing nursery so I was so busy and excited. Around 33 weeks I started getting awful pelvic floor pain and my back pain came back stronger than ever. That was a huge struggle for me because I’m a busy bee and all of a sudden I was hurting so bad. But I still continued my schedule and worked out about 3-4x a week.

Last trimester my workouts were mainly strength training and incline walking. I stopped pilates around 32 weeks because I couldn’t maneuver myself as much lol.

Third Trimester in Review | First time mom
Bump style | Neutral bump style, maternity photos, dress the bump

At 36 weeks I was pretty done not gonna lie haha. I tell everyone who asks if I liked being pregnant that I LOVED it until 36 weeks. From there, I was in so much pain daily, my belly was massive, and I was so ready to meet our baby!

I ended up having Ezra at 39 weeks and I had a really amazing birth. I have a highlight on my IG called ‘birth’ that describes it more in detail but it was fairly quick and once I got an epidural after laboring myself for hours, it made things so much easier. I’ll never forget how crazy/ a whirlwind of a night it was but it was hands down my favorite memory in life thus far. Women’s bodies are truly incredible and I feel so honored to have carried and birthed life. Something I hope to do again!

Check out my pregnancy must haves too.

Aesthetic Bump Style | Revolve neutral set

My Postpartum Experience

postpartum experience, birth, new mom
hospital birth experience | Audrey Madison Stowe

The first 24 hours after birth are kind of crazy but I just surrendered to the nurses haha. Lots of blood, and people seeing you in your most vulnerable state but it goes fast!

The TWO things I would change about my birth/postpartum stay… One: I regret not sending Ezra to the nursery for a few hours after I gave birth or for the first night. I was ADAMANT about full rooming in, so basically he didn’t leave my sight, but I was up 48 hours straight from birth and then another 24 hours with him and I wish I would’ve trusted the staff to take him for 4-6 hours so I could’ve truly rested and worked on healing. I think it would’ve set me up better going home and some of the huge emotions I had. I was so delirious. Two: I wish I would’ve talked with my doctor about going home the second night. I stayed two nights in the postpartum unit and I really hated it. I like my own space and my bed and I could’ve gone home after 24 hours so I wish I would’ve advocated for myself and set that up.

Postpartum Experience | New Mom Struggles
Postpartum Experience | New Mom Struggles

I bled and used all postpartum things for about 3 weeks. Everyone is so different though so do not compare! At 4 weeks I was cleared to get back to working out and I was SO ready. I had a second degree tear too and by 4 weeks my stitches were healed and gone. Physically by then I felt pretty normal and ready to get back to an active life.

Even though I loved pregnancy, I KNEW I would struggle postpartum with different things and sure enough I have. The little sleep you get, the body changes, baby blues, figuring out your new life, etc. It’s HARD- yet incredible. So many people told me babies are hard but I couldn’t fully grasp it until we went home with our precious baby.

He’s hands down the best gift of all time but I think all moms can relate that that gift also comes with hard nights and struggles. The first week we came home I was in awe of Ezra, yet mentally and physically exhausted and sad. It was the strangest thing feeling on top of the world yet so incredibly sad at the same time. AKA- Baby blues. Look it up if you haven’t heard but it’s a real thing I cried non stop for a couple of days.

As we settled into having our newborn and I got used to breastfeeding, my baby blues turned into postpartum rage which was a big thing in our household for about a month. Currently in a much better place and really feel like that “fourth” trimester was a little rough on me but now I feel extremely comfortable and happy with our new life.

Becoming a mom has hands down been the most incredible role I’ve ever stepped into. He’s truly my greatest gift and I know the hard moments will be so small in a couple of years.

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Breastfeeding Journey | New Mom | Audrey Madison Stowe
Postpartum items, what i used postpartum

Postpartum + Breastfeeding Items:

Postpartum must haves | Postpartum care I used
Breastfeeding Must Haves | Items I Used everyday in the beginning to help with breastfeeding

All items can be found here.

Thank you so much for being here and loving on me through this amazing life shift. I can’t wait to see where my content takes me in this new stage and always appreciate y’all!

P.S. My blog will be shifting to basically be a ‘once in a while’ online diary now. I have daily content on IG and Tiktok with more fashion and family based content if you’re interested and want to keep up with us! xo

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At home healthier pumpkin spice latte ☕️🎃⬇️

HOW I MAKE: 
• double shot of espresso (whatever machine you have) 
• Pumpkin Creamer (for one drink):
+ 1 cup regular whole milk
+ 2 tbs pure pumpkin purée 
+ 3 tbs maple syrup 
+ 2 tsp pumpkin spice seasoning

Froth cold or hot to your liking and combine! This is NOT very sweet so if you want something sweeter I’d sub the maple syrup for brown sugar! 🤍 #pumpkinspicelatte #athomecoffee #starbucksathome
Amazon nursery must haves we use daily for Ezra! 👶🏻 Comment the word LINK to get a DM with the details 

#amazonfinds #amazonhome #nurseryroom #nurserydecoration #nurserymusthaves #neutralnursery
How I get my everyday blown out look and beat the How I get my everyday blown out look and beat the frizz using @navyhaircare Whirlpool + Pebble Beach texture spray! Anyone else constantly working with frizzy hair!? Use code STOWE for 30% off my fave products! 💇‍♀️👱‍♀️💆‍♀️ 
#frizzyhair #blowoutstyles #hairstyleoftheday #easyhairstyles
me with a hair pulling baby🤝 this hairstyle. SA me with a hair pulling baby🤝 this hairstyle. SAVE this post for when you’re on 5th day hair and need something quick and easy 😊 Comment ‘link’ on this post if you want the hairstyle details sent to you via DM!  #dirtyhair #dirtyhairstyle #dae #hairmusthaves #slickbackbun #hairtutorial #easyhairstyles
I love these Cinnamon broomsticks so much! They ma I love these Cinnamon broomsticks so much! They make great decor & make your home smell SO good! 🍁 #traderjoes #traderjoesfinds #fallfinds #fallhomedecor  best trader joe’s finds
Our beautiful boy is 9 months 😭🤍 + the last Our beautiful boy is 9 months 😭🤍 + the last couple of months I never shared here.

He is the sweetest, most loving guy. He babbles, crawls, laughs all the time, has 2 bottom teeth and 4 teeth coming in up top. He’s 50% serious and 50% smiles and we love him so much. I’m so blessed to be his mama 👶🏻 #boymom #9monthsold
The cargo skort!?? 😍 Latest finds from @abercro The cargo skort!?? 😍 Latest finds from @abercrombie 🤍 all on sale today! 

Comment “link” if you want the details and discount code sent to you via DM! Or everything is in my LTK! 
#abercrombiestyle #unboxingreels #fallstyle #activewearfashion #fallfashion2023
Love a good fall home decor refresh! Snagged a cou Love a good fall home decor refresh! Snagged a couple new things and went through our old…. this is what I’ve come up with so far! 🍂🏡 

Most items are old or homegoods but sharing what I can in my LTK! If you want the direct link sent to you via DM comment “fall1” 🤍 

#fallhomedecor #fallinspo #pumpkinseason #decoratewithme
the activewear dress I’ll be wearing on repeat f the activewear dress I’ll be wearing on repeat for the foreseeable future 🖤 looks similar to one from FP but a fraction of the price. Throw on a jacket for the Fall and it makes me feel a little put together

Comment “link” for the details to be sent directly to you via DM! In my storefront as well  #activewearfashion #amazonfinds #amazonfashion #momlifestyle
home is where the heart is 🖤 Our play pen has b home is where the heart is 🖤 Our play pen has been a top Q lately! We love it so much. 

If you want the details sent via DM to you, comment “link” or they’re in my storefront! 

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