How to Calm a Crying Baby
Do you have a crying baby that is having a hard time calming down. A crying baby can bring out so many emotions you never thought you had. Feelings of hopelessness, frustration, helplessness, worry, exhaustion, stress…..The list can go on and on. This post is going to focus on teaching you how to calm a […]
How to get baby headbands for CHEAP!
Once upon a time I was a first-time mom with a newborn baby girl….and she was practically bald. If she DID NOT have a flower headband on her head, I almost always got the response, “What’s his name?” Here’s a picture of her: Although I wasn’t bothered that people mistook her for a boy, […]
Coping with Infertility and Miscarriage
Infertility and Miscarriage can be devastating. This is a very sensitive topic. I know…because I’ve been there. I went through so many pregnancy tests, I started just buying them in bulk. So many times in my early married life, I wondered if my dreams of motherhood would ever come true. Trying to get pregnant over and over […]
Natural Child Birth or Epidural? Why You Should Prepare For Both
Whether you are completely set on having a natural childbirth, or completely comfortable with and counting on your decision to get an epidural, here are a few reasons you might want to consider preparing for both as your happy day approaches. Our sweet little daughter decided to surprise us by arriving three weeks early last […]
Tips for Preparation and Recovery After C Section
(Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, only a mother sharing her experience. Everyone reacts differently to child birth and major surgery so consult with your doctor if you have any questions and most of all, follow your motherly instincts!) Having a C-Section was NEVER part of my plan with the births of any of […]
10 Things to Do Before You Have Your Baby
I am 8 months pregnant with baby number 5. The final month always sneaks up on me. I suddenly feel simultaneously giddy at the thought of baby’s breath, soft, squishy cheeks, and tiny little hands and feet and panicky at the thought of no sleep, the possibility of colic, and the pains of giving birth […]