Real Mom Advice
As my baby girl’s birthday is right around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much I’ve learned. One year seems like a long time, but let me tell you – it flew by. Without further ado, here are 15 things I learned in my first year of motherhood: 1. You are now …
“Enjoy every minute.” When I became a new mother, I heard this all the time. Strangers would come up to me in the drug store, ignoring my dark circles and greasy hair, and tell me every moment is precious. I would smile, thank them, and roll my eyes as soon as they walked away. Enjoy …
To the mom who worries she isn’t doing enough, it’s okay. If you didn’t get all the laundry folded, or you forgot to change the sheets again, it’s okay. If you haven’t walked the dog in over a week, or you’re serving leftovers for dinner again, it’s okay. The dust will keep, and nobody but …
With Christmas right around the corner, we could all use some gift ideas for the special people in our lives. Being a new mom, I have some great ideas when it comes to shopping for the Mama in your life. So, without further ado; here is my gift guide for the holidays this year! Gifts …
How many of you Mama’s are tired? Or stressed out? Or, as Bilbo once said, feeling like “butter scraped over too much bread?” I can’t speak for every mother out there, but I can tell you that about six months into motherhood, this Mama needed a vacation bad. Despite the fear and guilt of leaving …
Motherhood doesn’t have to be lonely. Its 4 AM, your baby WILL NOT go to sleep, and you’re so tired that you’re almost in tears. Your husband is sleeping peacefully, the neighborhood is dark, and you feel like you’re the only person in the world who could possibly be awake right now. You are not …
What We Need To Hear I feel there are a few things most pregnant women worry about, and a few things we all need to hear. People are sensitive, but pregnant people are super sensitive. So, even though some of the messages we get may be well-intended, they can come across to us the wrong …
It’s not a loss of who you were, but an addition. Before I became a mom, I always thought that becoming a mother meant I would have to change who I am to fit that identity. I thought I would have to be okay with giving up a lot of what made me myself. I …
Why breastfeeding is not as easy as it seems. Much like most other stuff surrounding pregnancy and babies, breastfeeding came to me with much difficulty and a huge learning curve. The first time I fed Sophia, I was so high from the painkillers given to me that I couldn’t see what I was doing – …
