-
Being a Mom and Being Self-Conscious
Becoming a mother is a HUGE sacrifice. You give up your body to bring a little babe into the world, which is no easy task! I wanted to get pregnant so bad that I didn’t even think or care about how my body would look later, which is a good thing, but I also didn’t prepare myself for the constant feeling of being self-conscious after I’d given birth. I thought that I was self-conscious before, but oh no. Being pregnant and having a baby really does one to your body. I would never ever regret being pregnant and having my son, but it would be nice to not feel so…
-
The Best Tips for Doing Baby Laundry
I was so excited to buy baby clothes when I was pregnant, but as soon as the time came to wash them in order to prepare for the baby, I was SO lost. I thought I had found the best way to do baby laundry (and to get rid of spit-up/blowout stains), but I have found a much better way. If you are a mom-to-be or a mom that recently had a baby, keep reading to find out how I do my baby’s laundry and to learn some handy tricks! Laundry Detergent for Baby Skin The first laundry detergent that I bought was Dreft. You guys. DON’T BUY DREFT. After…
-
What I Pack in My Diaper Bag
Before you become a mom, you only ever worry about carrying around things that you’ll need. The minute you become a mom, you not only carry around what you need (which suddenly becomes more than before anyway), but also what baby needs. The first time I packed my diaper bag, I totally overpacked. The backpack was so heavy and I had to dig around so much just to find one specific item. I quickly began the process of elimination and came up with a method of organization for my diaper bag. After taking several outings with my 3 month old, I have learned what is worth hauling around, and what…
