Hey Mama in labor, I want you to know it's okay. It's okay to make as much noise as you want. Scream, curse, grunt, groan, moan - or be silent. Repeat birth affirmations, sing, chant. Turn on music, the ocean, or white noise. Turn off music, the ocean, white noise. Ask other people to be quiet. Ask someone to sing to you. It's okay. It's okay to be ask or demand things. You need what you … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Squeeze Exercise in with a Baby
Exercise has many benefits, including warding of diseases, improving health, and boosting mood. The benefits don't end after having a baby, but it certainly complicates things. Finding time to exercise with a baby at home can be a challenge, but it is definitely possible when you make exercise a priority. Exercise was a big part of my life before having a baby, but finding time to do it … [Read more...]
5 Baby Items I didn’t think I’d Use… But Did
I got most of my items for my l'il bub before he was born, knowing the days after he was born I wouldn't want to be traveling and getting items. I spent hours and hours of my time, purusing pinterest and other sites for ideas on what to have on my natural baby registry. Overall, I think I did pretty well. There were quite a few mainstream baby items that I consciously decided I didn't need for one … [Read more...]
DockATot Review
This review contains affiliate links. Product was purchased by me and opinions remain my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. One of the first baby products on my registry was a cute little swiveling bassinet that sits next to the parents' bed. I had already decided we would be breastfeeding, and having my baby near me seemed like an easy and lazy way for me to meet his … [Read more...]
Why I Always Check my Baby’s Toes When he Cries
Babies cry. Mine were no exception. When my son was 2 months old he went through a period of time where he would cry and cry every night from about 10PM-12AM. Every. Single. Night. It's quite frustrating to not know why your child is crying. He refused both breast and bottle; swaddling, baths, skin to skin, walking, bouncing... nothing seems to soothe him. At that point we're often stuck … [Read more...]
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