Shaz by the Sea

In honor of National Sibling Day, I would like to dedicate this post to one of my favorite people - my sister, Chrissy!  I know I’ve blogged about her a ton, but I’m not sure I’ve dedicated an entire post to her.  I also LOVE my SILs and BILs (Linds, T and Joe) - I really lucked out in that category. Anyway, here’s a trip down memory lane, mostly adulthood. But we’ll see what happens.  My sister has been there for me since day 1. Literally day 1... I snap-chatted my sister after my first ever ultrasound when I found out (alone) that I was pregnant with twins in Los Angeles. My initial reaction was total shock and disbelief. She calmed me down and was genuinely really excited. And if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have these photos of the twins meeting Cal in the hospital at MGH when he was born. She drove from Boston to my house, picked up the twins, and brought them into Boston to meet their little brother. I am so grateful for these pics! This photo was takenaround the s...

*Note:  This blog post is strictly a result of my own experience with my recent melanoma diagnosis. This is not medical advice or anything related to a medical perspective. Please consult a doctor if you have any questionable spots on your body! I have always wanted my blog to be relatable.  I try to be open and honest about the challenges/positives about pregnancy, motherhood, moms with multiples, and life in general. I also use it as a reference in my own life, to re-read recipes or try to remember when someone starting eating solids, or when they took their first steps. With that said, I wanted to share some news with you all with the hope it will result in helping even just one person.  As you likely recall, my sister in law Lindsey shared her personal skincare story in 2016 with this blog post . It was eye opening. She wasn't even 30 yet! I think because of that, both Lindsey and Chrissy are now extra cautious with skincare and making it a point to visit the derm...