Mamma - how was your night last night? Tiring? I feel you. Trust me, there is nothing longer than those first few days, weeks, and months of your new baby’s life. It feels like you may never sleep again. It feels like you’ll do absolutely anything to get a few uninterrupted hours of sleep. I am still haunted by the exhaustion that followed me during the first year of my little one’s life. I’m ... View Post
9 tips on how to get baby to fall asleep alone
One of the hottest topics as a new parent is sleep. And it’s no wonder. The sleep deprivation of new parenthood combined with worry that your baby isn’t getting enough sleep is enough to drive anyone crazy. One of the best things you can do is learn how to get baby to fall asleep alone. Infants can easily develop sleep crutches, and if you’re one of them, you’ll be there putting baby back to sleep ... View Post
Everything you wanted to know about bottle feeding a breastfed baby
As a new nursing mom I hadn’t really given much thought to bottle feeding. I was 100% consumed with figuring out how to breastfeed correctly. As I continued into those early painful weeks, I knew I wanted to figure out how to give my baby a bottle. Around the two week mark we pulled out our Dr. Brown’s bottle and preemie nipple and let her have at it. I hadn’t even thought about the nuances of ... View Post
Postpartum during COVID-19
This isn't the postpartum experience I wanted, but it's the one I got. I thought that this time would be different. My first maternity leave passed by in a blur of sleeplessness and tears, not knowing if I'd ever figure out this mom thing. Or if I'd ever sleep again. I went back to work and had to figure out how to be an entirely new person, the working mom. Years passed in what ... View Post
Easy toddler activities you can do with a baby at home
If you’re expecting your second baby I’m sure you’re wondering how you’re going to integrate a new little member in your family. I know I am. We just got to the point where our daughter loves toddler activities, and is playing lots of games with us and doing puzzles. I feel like I can finally take a step back and breathe once in awhile. Which is going to be great since I’ll soon have a ... View Post
15 Fourth of July Activities for Toddlers
Hi Mamma! If you’re like me you’re always looking for fun ways to “play” with your kids. I hate feeling like the best I’ve got is to watch TV all day, which actually ends up making no one happy by bedtime. I try to tie our crafts and activities into holidays or upcoming events. I’ve rounded up some of the most awesome fourth of July activities for toddlers for your viewing pleasure. Since I’m ... View Post
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