When we first set up the nursery, I envisioned my baby sleeping peacefully in his own room, and going in to see his smiling face in the morning. That’s how it’s portrayed in the movies after all, right? The thing is, when Noah was first born, he would wake up as soon as I laidContinue reading “How to Transition Your Baby to a Crib”
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How to Overcome Mom Guilt
I don’t even know where to begin here. Mom guilt is one of the worst things I have ever experienced. Here’s how it went for me: Had a baby, stayed home for a couple months, went back to work, and now feeling like I’m missing out on huge milestones. (The first day I went backContinue reading “How to Overcome Mom Guilt”
5 Relationship Truths After Having Kids
Having a baby impacts the relationship between Mom and Dad. To find out what they are and how to navigate them, keep reading.
4 Steps to Being Productive with Your Day
When your To-Do List is miles long, how can you possibly get anything done? This article tells you how.
Daily Routine During the First 9 Months of Motherhood
“It will be so easy to have balance and routine in my life once the baby is born. All they do is eat, sleep and poop anyway. How hard can it be?” Then reality hits. My life is no longer my own. I am responsible for another human. A real live baby that is mine.Continue reading “Daily Routine During the First 9 Months of Motherhood”
Essentials to Put on Your Baby Shower Registry
Baby Showers can be overwhelming for a new mom. What should you put on it? What do you really need?
When Mom Life Seems Perfect on Social Media
We’ve all seen the perfect social media mom. Or so it seems. Make up done. Hair always looking beautiful. Happy baby 24/7. Wearing the cutest clothes. Cleanest looking house and kitchen. As a mom of a 6 month old, I can confidently say that is not how life really is. At all. Here’s what lifeContinue reading “When Mom Life Seems Perfect on Social Media”
Ending My Breastfeeding Journey
The beginning of breastfeeding was challenging, but for me, the end was even harder
How I Got My Newborn to Sleep in a Bassinet
I honestly don’t even know where to begin. As a new mom of an 8 week old, sleep will motivate me to do pretty much anything. I’m used to living off of naps, and sleeping for 2-3 hour stretches (none of which occur during the day). Any time I would put Noah down, and IContinue reading “How I Got My Newborn to Sleep in a Bassinet”
What to Pack In Your Hospital Bag
Things to Pack in your hospital bag Oh, the hospital bag. This thing is built up to be a crazy important item. I mean, sure, it is. But after having gone through that hospital stay, I would not have stressed about it NEARLY as much as I did. I did not have peace of mindContinue reading “What to Pack In Your Hospital Bag”