Postpartum
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What I Packed In My Hospital Bag
This was my second time packing a hospital bag & this time I was way more decisive on what I actually needed to pack. Mackenzie’s birth was unlike anything I thought it would be & the entire 5 days we were there I barely touched anything I had packed for myself. I am having a c-section this time around & I’m hopeful this recovery will be the complete opposite than it was with Mackenzie. I’ve attached a PDF for you to download if you want to use this checklist while you pack your hospital bag. I’ve included things I packed, my husband packed, what I packed for baby, & some…
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Brand Highlight: Why I Love Oxo Tot
I love that oxo tot has such a wide variety of items that you can use for your baby/toddler! Some of the items below are our most used items: On-The-Go Fork and Spoon– I love this set for my diaper bag since it keeps the utensils clean and together in the case. Space Saving Drying Rack– This is such a great drying rack if you don’t have a ton of counter space. For a small drying rack, it can surprisingly hold a lot! Diaper caddy with changing mat– This is great to store all you need for baby’s diaper changing. I also love that it comes with it’s own mat…
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How To Keep Your Diaper Bag Organized
My house may not always be organized and neat, but you better believe my diaper bag is! I have a few tricks to keep it organized. Some things I can’t live with out that help me keep my bag organized are the Alvababy wet/dry bags & Bumkins waterpoof bags. The first bag holds everything I would need for diapering. I keep extra diapers, a changing pad, wipes, diaper cream, diaper cream applicator brush, & Munchkin dirty diaper bags. The next bag is an Alvababy wet/dry bag that holds extra clothing. I keep a change of clothes in here with socks, a hat, and a 5-in-1 multi use cover (right now…
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Important Medicines To Have At Home With A Newborn
This blog post is for those new mamas and mamas-to-be! I know you’re probably trying to get everything ready to bring your little one home and you might be wondering what medicine you want to have on hand those first few months. These are the three meds I used during those first four months with Mackenzie and I found them so helpful to have at home! I also carried around them in my diaper bag incase we were out and needed them! **Always consult your pediatrician when giving your little one any type of medicine, but these are the three that worked wonders for us during the newborn stage! Gripe…
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Newborn Essentials- Baby Products You’ll Want For Those First Four Months
My hope is that this will be a helpful list to first time mamas or anyone about to have a baby! Below are the items that were must haves for me and my friends! Since I’m writing this when my first born is 10+ months old, I figured I reach out to my other mama friends to get their input so I could put together the most helpful list possible! So thanks to all my friends who helped me with this post 🙂 Before Mackenzie arrived I had reached out to my cousins and friend who already had babies to ask what were the MUST HAVES before baby arrived. I’ll…
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My Favorite Baby Clothing Brands
There are SO many baby clothing brands out there, it’s kind of hard to know which ones are truly the best! I love Carter’s for good every day outfits or holidays, but I find their sizing to sometimes be so OFF! Also, almost everything is 100% cotton so your little one may grow out of it very quickly because there’s little to no stretch in the fabric. I’ve discovered some brands that should hopefully last you a long time 🙂 In terms of sizing, I can’t be the only person who still has trouble figuring out sizing with all the different brands! Sometimes I order something in her current size…
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Most Helpful Instagram Accounts for First Time Moms
I created this blog post back when I started this blog, but I’m updating it now to reflect all the awesome accounts I follow on instagram: Pregnancy/Postpartum/Breastfeeding/Formula @bemybreastfriend @mommy.labornurse @karrie_locher @milkymamallc @theformulamom Feeding/Starting Solids @solidstarts @babyledweanteam @feedinglittles Babies/Toddlers Development @milestones.and.motherhood @biglittlelearners @jenniemonness @speechsisters @biglittlefeelings Survival Swimming in CT @infantaquaticsCT Classes @mygymorangect @musicalfolk Play Activities & Crafts & Sensory Play @thecreativelearningco @hillkitco @the_dough_project @montessoridadsway @kidssensoryplay @inspiremyplay @inspired_little_learners @7daysofplay @mothercould @busytoddler Car Seat Safety @safeintheseat
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What Happens When Mom Doesn’t Take Care of Herself
As a mom we often get caught up in making sure everything gets done (dishes, laundry, work stuff, to-do lists, etc) and we end up neglecting ourselves. I did this a week ago and ended up feeling so sick that I was nervous I had COVID (getting sick during a pandemic can be scary)! I started to have symptoms (sore throat, cough, lower back pain) that could have meant I had COVID, so I went and got a rapid test that night and it came back in a few hours and it was negative (thank g-d). I still wasn’t convinced so the next morning my husband and I got PCR…
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Why I Started This Blog
I created this blog as a place for me to write about my experience as a mom [a whole 6 months!] I’m hoping it can be a space for me to share all that I’ve learned and things I have yet to learn with other mamas out there. Becoming a mom during a pandemic was scary to say the least. The pregnancy I had in my head was not the pregnancy I experienced. All baby classes were virtual which made it difficult to have a true baby class experience and sadly I was forced to attend many doctor appointments alone. At this point you’re probably thinking, wow this is depressing…