Traveling with a baby is always stressful, but it’s even more so when it’s your first time. It’s hard leaving the comfort of your home with a baby. After all, the key to survival with a newborn is routine. However, with careful planning and a little bit of a luck traveling with a baby can […]
10 Lessons I Learned in My First Year of Motherhood
My daughter’s first birthday is approaching very quickly. In fact, it’s less than two weeks away! It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that my child is basically a toddler. It feels like just yesterday I was a brand new mom bringing her home from the hospital. Oh how time flies. […]
The Best Piece of Advice I Can Give a New Mom
This past weekend I attended a baby shower for a good friend of mine. There was yummy food, adorable woodland decorations, perfectly wrapped gifts, and of course games. One of the activities for guests was to write down a piece of advice for the new mom to be. Having recently had a baby myself, I […]
Olivia’s 11 Month Recap
Likes: Taking things apart Snuggling with her lovey Playing outdoors Being around other people – especially children Listening to music Dancing and clapping Playing in water Eating solid foods Drinking water Playing with her doggy Dislikes: Drinking out of a bottle Being held Sitting still Being away from mom and dad Riding in the […]
Why I Love My Ergobaby OMNI 360 Cool Air Mesh Baby Carrier
Disclosure: Ergobaby provided free product for review. This site also makes a small commission when you purchase an Ergobaby product after clicking the referral links. However, all opinions stated here are my own. There are a few aspects of parenting that I am very passionate about. One of them is baby wearing. I haven’t always […]
10 Amazon Baby Toy Finds For Under $10
Toys may seem like more of a want than a need for baby’s first year. This is especialily true if money is already tight. Many people view baby toys as just a fun way to keep their child occupied and happy thoughout the day. Howver, they are so much more than that. Toys can be […]
Why I Have a Love-Hate Relationship With The Wonder Weeks
If you’ve read my post on must have books during pregnancy/motherhood, then you’ll know that I highly recommend reading “The Wonder Weeks“. This book walks you through the first ten mental leaps that your child goes through. It provides a timeline of when to expect each leap, signs to watch for, new skills they will show, […]
Making Sense of Parenting and Pregnancy Acronyms
Like many other women out there, I was filled with questions during my first pregnancy. Most of these questions could be answered by my doctor. However, there were a lot of questions that needed to be answered by other moms. I wanted to know when they felt their first kick, when their morning sickness ended, […]
Why I’m Scared to Have a Second Child
I have been suffering from baby fever since my daughter’s 5 month birthday. I desperately want to expand our family and bring another child into the world. What a blessing that would be! However, with all that excitement comes a few fears. Having another child will be life altering and that’s a little scary at […]
10 Types of People You’ll Hate After Having a Baby
There are a lot of emotions a new mom feels after she gives birth. She may feel ecstatic, full of love, and excited. She may also be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated. The postpartum period is basically one giant roller coaster of emotions. This hormonal rollercoaster can leave a new mom feeling down right annoyed […]