Practical Postpartum Recovery Tips: Preparing While You’re Still Pregnant Preparing for a new baby is a big deal. You’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, you’re tired, and you’re ready to do this thing. Every part of your body is gearing up for giving birth…but then what? Oh, HELLO postpartum recovery! The postpartum period is … [Read more…]
A Perfect DIY Baby Shower Gift: Baby Grooming Kit & First Aid Kit A baby grooming kit is probably one of the top go-to baby items for registries and baby showers. They are inexpensive, handy, cute, and a classic must-have. They are a great gift option for both the giver and the Mom-to-be. Except one … [Read more…]
What to Remember when Writing a Birth Plan Congratulations, Mama! You’re probably feeling super pregnant, you’re preparing your hospital bag, and your birth plan is coming together nicely. Before you know it, Baby will be ready to get out of your belly and get into your arms. It’s a precious and magical time… But it’s … [Read more…]
Baby Must-Haves: 3 Inexpensive Baby Items on Amazon Becoming a mom opens up a whole new world of things, doesn’t it? I had no idea how much goes into taking care of a baby. I knew the basics, sure, but some of the nitty gritty details just come out left field for new moms. At … [Read more…]
Tips for the Sleep Deprived Mama: How to Function on No Sleep Sleep deprivation is no joke. Learning how to raise a new baby is hard enough on its own. Throw in exhaustion and you’ve got a perfect storm. I remember half-crying along with my husband, feeling dumbfounded, and saying “How does no one talk … [Read more…]
The Most Versatile Baby Item: Perfect for Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Baby Girl, this pregnancy pillow is seriously the BEST baby item I have ever used. It’s my FAVORITE pregnancy item, the most awesome breastfeeding accessory, and the most useful baby item. I recommend it to every woman who tells me she’s pregnant. For real. There’s … [Read more…]
Pregnant After a Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Loss: Encouragement for Moms Pregnancy after miscarriage (or any kind of child loss) is a unique kind of challenge. It’s something that we feel alone in. Isolated. Like no one else could ever understand these conflicting feelings we are wrestling. The complex mixture of anticipation and heartbreak. But the … [Read more…]
The Best Tips for Pregnancy Nausea Morning sickness is one of the worst parts of pregnancy, right? You get to spend about 3 seconds being over the moon about finding out you’re pregnant, then…gag. And if you’re in your first trimester of pregnancy and also a toddler mom? Forget it. Girl…I feel you. My son … [Read more…]
Fighting Off Zika this Summer (From a Pregnant Mama) Are you pregnant and hoping to avoid any risk of the Zika virus this summer? Me too! First, congrats! I know you can’t wait to meet your little one. I’m sure that you are preparing like crazy and soaking up tons of information. You’re taking extra … [Read more…]
First Time Mom Advice and Encouragement As a new mom, I was thrown into the wide world of babyhood in one fell swoop. Everything from figuring out breastfeeding and postpartum care, to sleep deprivation and “why is he STILL crying?” It hit me hard and fast. While I had prepared in every way I thought … [Read more…]