Time management for busy moms. A quick way to get through your to-dos and gain extra time for what you want to do. After 15 minutes of on-and-off noise from the baby monitor, I dragged myself out of bed. As I stumbled down the hall to my kids’ rooms, I noticed toys strewn across the…
C-section postpartum essentials for moms who are preparing for a c-section. Grab these 7 things to prepare for postpartum after a c-section. I was startled awake by the sound of my newborn baby’s cry. Looking over at my husband, who continued to sleep as our baby grew more insistent, I realized I was on my…
This post contains everything that a first-time mom needs to prepare for her baby. Links and recommendations for daycare, newborn schedules, breastfeeding, pumping, and postpartum depression. Being a first-time mom is life-changing. You have a new person who you are bringing/have brought into the world and things will never be the same. It’s amazing how…
This is first-time mom advice for new moms, from a mom of two. In this list, you will find 10 things to help first-time moms along. Plus 3 tips to make things easier. I collapsed on my bed with my new baby on my chest. Never in my life had I been someone who could…
Things new moms need for themselves after having a baby. What to buy, prepare, and ask for after having a baby. For new and expecting moms. My nurse peaked in and excitedly asked, “Are you ready to go home?” My palms started to sweat as I looked down at my baby who was only two…
C-section recovery essentials for moms who are getting ready for a c-section, just came home from one, or are struggling through recovery. Items, tips, and a plan that will help with c-section recovery I will never forget my first night in the hospital after my c-section. Our crying baby woke my husband up long enough…
Everything you need to know about a c-section and your most important c-section essentials. What to expect from a scheduled c-section. And what you need to bring to the hospital. C-Section Essentials That Will Make You Feel Prepared As I heard those words, “if he hasn’t turned in a few weeks, we’ll schedule you for…
Learn why going off the pill and managing your own fertility to prevent pregnancy the natural way is the way to go. Why hormonal birth control is wreaking havoc on your mind. What doctor’s don’t tell you. The effects of going off the pill. At 2 AM, I finally realized sleep wasn’t coming and got…
Everyone says going from 1 to 2 children is harder than going from 0 to 1. But why? Here’s what you can expect in the months and year after you bring home your second baby and how you can prepare to make the new sibling transition a little easier for you and your family. This…
A step-by-step process for how to transition from co-sleeping to crib. Move your baby out of your bed and into his/her own. The method I used, without crying, to move both of my babies into their own sleep space by 3-4 months. Note: This will be easiest at around 3-4 months, but the strategies can…