In case you didn't notice, the 21st of the month is very special to me for two special reasons. Since the month after Brielle's arrival I've reserved that date to share my little nuggets of parenting advice here on the blog. Below you'll find the mega list of these posts. Preggo mommas take a good read! I hope you'll walk away with at least one new thing learned! PREGNANCY ADVICE Lessons Learned In My First Pregnancy 10 Things You Do When Pregnant and Overdue 10 Lessons Learned in my Second Pregnancy Second Pregnancy: What I'm Doing Differently This Time Around Favorite Maternity Products: Clothing and Comfort Items How to Enjoy Your Summer Pregnancy Documenting Your Pregnancy Packing the Hospital Bag Getting Organized Before Baby Tips for Setting Up Your Nursery Making Room For Baby FIRST TIME MOM/DAD PERSPECTIVE First Time Mom: Dos and Don'ts (my most popular post EVER) The Post Baby You First Time Dad: Dos and Don'ts Tips for Breastfeeding and Changing Baby First Year Parenting: Lessons Learned the Hard Way Second Year Parenting: Lessons Learned the Hard Way Babysitting Guide Book: What to include for first time sitters Traveling with a Toddler: Packing Tips ... Continue Reading...
10 Lessons Learned In My Second Pregnancy
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Are you currently pregnant with baby #2 or trying for one and wanting to know more about the experience? Check out 10 lessons I learned in my second pregnancy! Lesson #1: Each pregnancy could have different symptoms entirely. When pregnant with my first, I had heart burn, an itchy stomach, gas, needed naps often in the first trimester, and enjoyed a bunch of other pleasantries throughout the 40+ weeks. Pregnancy #2, however, I had very few of those first symptoms but instead was borderline anemic, had the beginning signs of pregnancy carpal tunnel, a scary dehydration afternoon and was growing a baby that measured weeks ahead of the planned timeline starting at week 30 (which turned out to be sunny side up and not a big baby!) Lesson #2: Placenta position changes things. With my first, I had an anterior placenta which limited my ability to feel her kicks until later than normal. I didn’t feel that little miss until 21 weeks whereas in pregnancy #2 my placenta was positioned different and I was able to ... Continue Reading...
How We Prepared Our Toddler For A New Baby
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. We found out we were expecting a new bundle when my first daughter was about 15 months old. In those next 9 months she had a lot of growth as an individual, but I did not expect her to understand or become totally prepared for what a new baby in HER life actually meant. During those 9 months, we subtly spend time trying to prepare our toddler for a new sibling. Here are a few things we did before she arrived and upon her initial meeting to help acclimate our girls as siblings. During Pregnancy Bought a baby doll and encouraged real baby scenarios – When we found out we were having a girl, I got her a You and Me brand girl doll with eyes that opened when sitting up and closed when laying down. It made sucking motions when drinking from the attached a bottle, burped, cried, cooed, said mama and laughed. Brielle was in love since the car ride home appropriately naming her “baby”. She continued to practice taking care of baby by using a burp cloth (as seen when practicing with Elizabeth’s beautifully ... Continue Reading...
