It is time to start prepping your nursery! There are so many options and it is easy to get all of the things – but realistically, you don’t need it all. You can use this guide to help you decide what you need for your nursery, especially if you are in a smaller space. You…
Trying to figure out why your baby is crying can be one of the most difficult tasks you face as a (new) mother. For the first couple of months of their life, it is one of the only ways of communication that they have. You will also hear lots about being able to identify their…
Whether you planned to get pregnant while still nursing a little one, or it just sort of happened, you’re suddenly faced with a lot of internal questions. And it’s totally understandable. This is uncharted territory for you, and you being the smart mama you are, you want to know all the facts. Here’s what you…
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders As mothers, our mental health is an unbelievably important stepping stone. When we are new moms, regardless of it is our first or our seventh, our mental health can change rapidly and at the drop of a hat. 1 in 5 women who are new moms will experience some form…
The Baby Registry Guide Congratulations Momma! You are expecting a new bundle of joy and now are faced with creating a registry. When you go into this, it seems exciting but quickly turns to overwhelm. If you are creating a registry in-store, you will come across the Want. We will address this in a moment….
When preparing to have a baby, there are all kinds of information being thrown your way. The one thing that everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, seems to have the biggest opinion about is breastfeeding. The problem is that breastfeeding doesn’t look the same to everyone. For some people, myself included, breastfeeding is actually pumping. When…
When you are breastfeeding and sickness comes upon you, it may feel like the end of the world. It can be tough to power through this but there are ways to make it easier! There are also crucial things you need to know to safely breastfeed during an illness. This post may contain affiliate links….
Exercise after having a baby can be quite intimidating! It is crucial that during the first 6 weeks after birth that you be sure to take it easy as to not cause any more trauma on your body. This is one reason that we have our postpartum checkups with our Doctor’s after birth! Once you…
The holidays are officially upon us. As a new mom, you may have noticed that they crept up with no notice! Time moves fast once a baby arrives. It is important to stay calm and mindful (and festive) through these days. This is a joyous time to bring new family traditions to play and create…
As a child, one of my fondest memories is that of decorating the Christmas Tree. After all the Thanksgiving festivities, we would dig out the Christmas tree or go buy a real one (that was my favorite), carry all the decorations up from the basement, and for hours, spend magical time together as a family….