Prepare for Postpartum Care and your Body After Baby Preparing for having 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? Postpartum recovery is sort of overshadowed (and … [Read more…]
One Tip to Help your Baby Sleep Are baby sleep problems overtaking your life? I can relate. Like REALLY relate. Around 4 months into being a brand new (exhausted) mama, my son still wasn’t sleeping through the night. I thought that was rough…then things got really ugly. He started waking from naps after only sleeping … [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…]
How to Survive the First Months with a New Baby Let’s be real. When there’s a new baby, it’s all about them. We register and splurge and stockpile to prepare for baby. But we new moms have to be careful not to neglect ourselves during the postpartum and newborn months. Sometimes we need to relax, … [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…]
Pregnant After Miscarriage or Loss: Encouragement for Moms Experiencing loss is something we as mothers struggle to talk about. But the more I share my story, the more I am seeing that so many others have experienced it too. Somehow, knowing that we are not alone brings more healing. If you are or hope to … [Read more…]
Stop Your Baby’s Crying in the Car with a Simple Tip Baby crying in the car? It’s so miserable, I know. Even on short trips, like to the store, our babies have hated being strapped into their car seats. And they make sure we know it. Does this sound familiar? You’re finally out of the … [Read more…]
How to make Car Rides Less Stressful with a Baby Car Mirror One of my FAVORITE mom hacks is having a backseat baby car mirror to make riding in the car easier. My babies have hated riding in their car seats and have cried throughout our road trips or even quick rides in town. I’ve … [Read more…]
What to do with a Clingy Baby or Clingy Toddler “WHY is my baby so clingy?!” Sound familiar? Oh, me too! My son HAD to be attached to me for the bulk of his first year. He was breastfeeding, napping in my arms, and anything but independent. Despite my best efforts, my boy didn’t do well … [Read more…]
Gift Ideas for Babies and Toddlers As parents, we want to choose a fun, meaningful baby gift. But we also know babies don’t just need more STUFF. Anyone with me on this? They are already showered with any and every baby item we can imagine from before birth and on through their first birthday. And … [Read more…]