Baby – Page 9

Let’s Talk About: Advice I Give All New Moms

Whether you are about to have a baby, just had a baby, or are a seasoned mom, you can apply the suggestions below to your daily lifestyle. And when I say “new mom” it means any mom that has a new baby, whether it is your first baby or subsequent baby. No matter where you are in your motherhood journey,… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Baby’s Homecoming, My Recovery, & Our First Month Home

The Baby’s Homecoming Even though I had a c-section, I was released from the hospital less than 48 hours postpartum. I was showing signs of a quick recovery and the baby passed all of his required tests. And I wanted to be home with my toddler as I hadn’t been away from her this long before – especially overnight…. Read More

Let’s Talk About: Babywearing Benefits and Safety Tips & Solly Baby Wrap

I unfortunately didn’t do much babywearing with my first baby and it was something I regretted so when I became pregnant with my second baby it was a priority for me to have a baby wrap for him from birth. The fourth trimester is a time for mom and baby to be physically close, which also enhances emotional growth and closeness…. Read More

Let’s Talk About: Diaper Bag Essentials and Fawn Design

Before I had children, I used to get excited about flowers and jewelry, and now that I am a mom, I am ecstatic when I get a new diaper bundle in the mail and when I capture a photo with both of my children looking at the camera. And recently, I got especially giddy when my new diaper bag arrived… Read More

Let’s Talk About: My Birth Story

Every birth story is unique, miraculous, and beautiful in its own way. Whether it’s a water birth, a home birth, a hospital birth, or a belly birth, it is a tremendous accomplishment for any mom to conceive, carry, and birth a baby. No matter what way your baby arrives into this world, mothers should be commended for the dedication and… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Top 30 Hospital Bag Essentials You Never Thought Of Before

The last time I packed a birth bag for the hospital, I brought way too many items that I never used. I was determined this time around to only bring the essentials that I needed. So I sat down and made a comprehensive list of these items and wanted to share them with you in case it gives you any… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Nursery Essentials and The Baby Cubby

Over the past week we put baby boy’s nursery together. I have been in full nesting mode and have had this feeling of urgency to get everything done on my list like it was a life or death situation. I compare it to having food cravings in my first trimester (all you ladies that have been pregnant before understand and… Read More

Let’s Talk About: A Letter to My Husband

Dear husband, I’M SORRY I told you that when I started working from home that I would have time to keep up with the housework. I’m sorry that sometimes the laundry is ignored and stays in the basket to be put away for longer than it should. I’m sorry that you sometimes come home to dirty dishes in the… Read More

Let’s Talk About: My Baby Sprinkle and My Baby Registry Gift Guide

Before I became pregnant with this baby boy I always dreamed of having a Paddington Bear themed baby sprinkle. My daughter’s baby shower was a Peter Rabbit theme and I thought staying with a classic book theme was appropriate considering how much I adore children’s books and both of these characters. Once I became pregnant, two of my closest… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Top 10 Tips for New Moms & Baby Booster

Being a new mom is such a euphoric time but it also can be an overwhelming time without the proper tools. I don’t think any woman is ever entirely ready for motherhood. I thought I knew a lot before my daughter was born three years ago yet I still learn something new each and every day! I speak at a… Read More