As a new mom, I have so many questions. So many thoughts running through my mind and things that I've never thought about before. Of course, we all know that parenting takes a village. Friends/family are there to help but I've realized it's nice to have another tool to rely on for questions. That's where... Continue Reading →
Poetry and Reflections While my Baby has a Fever
There's nothing that can quite prepare you for motherhood. Last night, my baby had a 104 degree fever. So I spent the wee hours of the morning holding him and rocking him. While I held him, I was reflecting and wanted to document how I felt as a new mom in this situation. I've never... Continue Reading →
5 Postpartum Purchases I Didn’t Think I’d Need (But Totally Do)
As a new mom, I learned to avoid unnecessary baby products before my baby's arrival to reduce clutter. After three months, I've found five surprising postpartum essentials: a warm robe, a sitz bath, a versatile pumping bra, cotton nursing camisoles, and a tiny tripod for photos. Every mom's experience is unique, and I recommend waiting before purchasing non-essentials.
Navigating Pregnancy: Top 5 Unexpected Truths
Ok so you got the amazing (or potentially startling) news that you're pregnant! If you're anything like me, there were about a million things running through my head when I saw that positive test. I took the test one morning because I felt a little "off"...I really didn't think it would be positive. I had... Continue Reading →
