by Lauren Cosenza | May 11, 2020 | Baby, Motherhood, theLETTUCES
937 days of being a mama to my little boy. 171 days of growing my little girl. Some days we can’t wait to finally make it to bath and bedtime (when we all pass out!). And some days I want to last forever — to remember forever — as they slip through my fingertips and...
by Lauren Cosenza | May 9, 2020 | Baby, Motherhood, theLETTUCES
I was going to write a self-depricating comment about my quarantine “diet” and accompanying lack of exercise — but I changed my mind. Even in jest, even through humor, the last person to lay on the guilt or shame should be myself. My first pregnancy was a very active...
by Lauren Cosenza | May 8, 2020 | Baby, Motherhood, theLETTUCES
I cannot remember a time in my life when I didn’t love beauty and fashion. Since day one it was core to my DNA — and to this day, I find happiness and energy in colors and textures, and fulfillment in self-expression and transformation. I love artistry. I love...
by Lauren Cosenza | May 3, 2020 | Baby, Motherhood, theLETTUCES
This is my fourth pregnancy — and right after two back to back losses, my third pregnancy straight in a row. I’ve basically been pregnant on and off and on again since August 2019. So I’ll be pregnant for nearly one full year when this baby is expected to debut. 🌈...
by Lauren Cosenza | Apr 29, 2020 | Baby, Motherhood, theLETTUCES
I would have been (and will be!) overjoyed with any healthy baby, boy or girl. Truly deeply. But when we found out we were having a girl, after initially feeling very excited (it all became so real), I also felt… something else… a twinge of guilt? I feel...
by Lauren Cosenza | Apr 24, 2020 | Baby, Motherhood, theLETTUCES
First words after we found out the baby’s gender… Nico: *beaming* “Daddy daughter dance!” Lauren: “Awwww, that is so sweet. That’s what you think about??” Nico: “Yeah. And also walking her down the aisle.” 😭😭😭😭😭 #littlelettuce #rainbowbaby #ITSAGIRL 🌈💕 And so it...
