The 2nd week with a newborn is very similar to the first week with a newborn. There’s sleep deprivation, the smell of sour milk, and lots of diapers. Lots and lots of diapers. By the end of week 2, we were working towards a pretty consistent sleep routine. The most important part of getting your …
What can I even say about the first week home with a newborn? It’s a time that’s equally magical, exciting, challenging and exhausting. Full of highs and lows. One minute you’re staring in awe at the precious life you created, and the next minute you’re crying along with them, desperate for some sleep. This is …
Every time I’ve given birth I’ve been completely blown away by the miracle of creating life. Even though Beckham was my 4th baby the amazement has not worn off; if anything, my appreciation and wonder have increased with each delivery. I look at his little tiny newborn face and am amazed that I created this …
I am not a worrier. I have never struggled with anxiety. I typically handle stressful situations really well. I can stay calm and collected and power through. But being pregnant during a global pandemic? It’s brought me to my knees and left me crippled with anxiety. I’ve been brought to tears, thinking about the fact …
Social distancing. Schools are shut down. Restaurants are shut down. We’re stuck at home with our kids, alllll day long. I LOVE my kids and love the opportunity to spend time with them. However, not being able to leave the house… to grab a coffee or go to Target or meet a friend for lunch… …
I have always had high expectations for my children’s behavior. Of course, I understand that they are CHILDREN, and will make mistakes, test boundaries, break rules, and so on and so forth. We work on first-time obedience from a young age and listening to mommy and daddy is a huge priority in our house. And …
The grass is always greener, amiright? Being a working mom is hard. Being a stay at home mom is hard. Being a work at home mom is hard. Running a stay at home mom blog? It may sound like the best of both worlds, but it’s hard as well. No matter what your motherhood journey …
There are many unknowns when you have a premature baby. Will there be NICU time? Will your baby be behind developmentally or will they meet regular milestones? And what about growth spurts and wonder weeks? There are many things I could talk about regarding the topic of premature births, but today I want to focus …
Woohoo, you’re pregnant! Congratulations!!!! Whether this is your first pregnancy, or you already have kids, having a baby is a huge deal. As much joy as pregnancy brings (hello, darling little baby!), it also brings a freaking lot of pain. It’s totally worth it and pregnancy is a blessing… but it’s an even bigger blessing …
Most of the time, upon learning that I have twins, I’m met with unpleasant commentary. “Better you than me!” “You’ve got your hands full!” or “Double trouble!” If I were to generalize, I’d definitely say that the general consensus (at least at the Target checkout line) is that twins are NOT something to try for. …
