Tag: newborn
A Veteran Mom’s Baby Must-Haves
I have a fourteen and a half year gap between my middle child and my third child. Needless to say, things have changed A...
What Has Changed (and What Hasn’t!) Between Having My First and...
Since my daughter was born 7 weeks ago, I’ve hardly written anything. That’s not surprising since I am not much of a journal-keeper; it’s...
Fourth Trimester — The Postpartum No One Talks About
#4thtrimester #postpartum #takingbackpostpartum
All of these hashtags—when searched on Instagram or Twitter—have a couple of things in common. You'll find pictures and posts about losing...
4 Tips to Prepare Your Kids for a New Baby
We've been preparing our two boys (4 1/2 and 3 years old) for the arrival of their new sibling since I entered the second trimester....
Tales of a Part-Time “Crunchy” Mom
"Oh you're one of those..." In my (almost) 3 short months of being a mom, that's a phrase I've gotten used to hearing. I...
Bottle Nursing: My Journey Exclusively Pumping (So Far)
Breastfeeding is probably the one thing I was most looking forward to being able to do for my son. Anyone could rock him and...
Justin Sienkiewicz Photography — New to Nashville Family Photographer {Giveaway}
Looking for a fantastic photographer? Needing to squeeze in a family portrait before the new year? You will not believe your luck! Justin Sienkiewicz...
To the Mommies Who Can’t Breastfeed: You’re Doing Just Fine
I don’t think that anyone will dispute the fact that breastfeeding is good for babies. The antibodies and nutrients that a baby gains from breastfeeding...
On Newborn House Arrest: Ways to Entertain Your Toddler
The newborn phase is not my favorite. Am I allowed to say that? Even when you get an easy newborn, there is just not...
A Birth Story – Labor and Delivery: Listen to your body!
It has been said by many that nurses make the worst patients. We don’t like going to the doctor, we put off treatment for...