7 Things to Do to Prepare for Baby: Third Trimester Checklist Preparing for baby? There are some crucial things to do before baby arrives that will make your life with a newborn SO much easier. In my final weeks of figuring out how to prepare for baby #2, I am remembering some things that I … [Read more…]
Baby Items list: Practical Baby Shower Gifts & Third Trimester Buys What do you need for a baby? Like, what do you really need for a baby? Well, Mama, I’m right in the thick of it, with a 4-month-old and a toddler, so I thought I’d share my baby items list of baby things to … [Read more…]
Autumn & Pregnant: Tips for Being Pregnant in Fall Pregnant? Congratulations! Carrying your baby in your belly can make everything around you seem more special, including the time of year. Each changing season brings your baby closer to your arms. And since pregnancy really does affect everything you do, making the most of your fall … [Read more…]
11 Must-Do’s for Your Winter Pregnancy Pregnant in Winter? It can be the most wonderful time of the year to show off your baby bump and snuggle up with your baby daddy. But it can also kinda suck. Between feeling miserably bloated and abstaining from those delicious holiday cocktails and lattes, the frost might bite … [Read more…]
How to Prepare for a Baby: The Less Obvious Things to do Before Baby Arrives Preparing for Baby seems a little overwhelming, I know, but when you’re in those last weeks it can feel like you’ve gotta keep moving or you might go CRAZY. If you’ve already checked off these last-minute things to do before … [Read more…]
Hospital Bag List: What to pack in your hospital bag Knowing exactly what to put in your labor hospital bag is tougher than it sounds, right? You don’t want to OVER pack and look like you’re moving in, but if you miss something, it could leave you without items you really need. (And trust me, … [Read more…]
Baby #2 Must-Haves: Preparing for a Second Baby Second baby on the way? Congratulations, Mama, and welcome to a whole new world of momming. I know you’re a little nervous about what’s to come, and sure there will be hard parts, but I promise things will settle into a beautiful rhythm before you know it. … [Read more…]
Prepare for Breastfeeding While You’re Still Pregnant Pregnant and planning to breastfeed? As a first time mom-to-be, I remember feeling a little overwhelmed about all of the unknowns of breastfeeding my baby. “What if something goes wrong?” “How do I know if Baby is getting enough milk?” “How do I remember all of these breastfeeding … [Read more…]
Postpartum Pain Relief: How to manage pain after having a baby Having a baby changes everything. Including YOUR BODY. Yes, having a baby is beautiful and wonderful and the most amazing, life-changing thing in the world. It’s indescribable. But what it does to a mother’s body can be described in one simple word… OUCH. Don’t … [Read more…]
Nursing Scarves for Breastfeeding Mamas in Fall, Winter, & Spring Breastfeeding is wonderful. I’m a HUGE fan… BUT it definitely makes getting dressed way more complicated. Doesn’t it? I know, there are some beautiful breastfeeding-friendly clothing options out there, but it’s not always affordable. Plus, when the cooler months hit, we end up covering up … [Read more…]