Tag: baby
I was Not Prepared for Motherhood
I’m 11 days into motherhood, and I wasn’t prepared.
Not the way I thought I was. I prepared for birthing my son, prepared our home,...
I Wasn’t Forced to have a C-section
My pregnancy was amazing. I experienced some of the normal discomforts of pregnancy, like heartburn, but overall it was a great experience.
I was enjoying...
Just Wait…
"Just wait till they start throwing tantrums."
"Just wait till they start talking back to you."
Just wait.
Becoming a new mom, I heard this ALL the...
Baby Essentials for The First Three Months
When I was figuring out what I needed to get for my first and only child at the moment, I watched numerous baby essential...
My Baby Doesn’t Smile
Smiles. They are contagious.
They are the one constant, universal signal in every language that silently elicits positive experiences by all who encounter them. When...
Soaking in the Baby Giggles
Today I saw my son, Hudson, crawl for the first time.
A moment I would have missed had it not been for COVID-19.
My amazing son...
Getting a Freezer Stash of Breastmilk
For many breastfeeding or exclusively pumping moms, having a freezer stash full of breastmilk would mean that they do not have to be the...
Flying With a Baby? Helpful Tips for Your First Trip!
Flying With a Baby?
You are dreading this flight. You're worried that your baby will have an uncomfortable flight. Will passengers be just as uncomfortable?...
Our Grateful NICU Journey from One to Two Kids
My first pregnancy was smooth, but the delivery was unexpectedly. My daughter, Aria, came at 36.4 weeks and perfectly healthy, never needing the Neonatal...
Part 2 – Exclusively Pumping: The Only Side Hustle that Pays...
Before you read this, please sure to check out the first part of this series: Part 1 - Exclusively Pumping: The Only Side Hustle...