Now let me start this off by saying I am so aware of how lucky I am to have my little baby and I’m SOO grateful for him. However, this monthish has been ROUGH. Little Man was starting to be on a good bedtime schedule until he got sick and we had to take him… Continue reading Mommy Life: Mom Struggles 3 1/2 Months Postpartum
This recipe is a favorite for my husband. No joke. He’s obsessed. It’s super easy and decently healthy. What you’ll need: Slow cooker 15oz can of red enchilada sauce 10oz can of diced tomatoes & green chilies 15oz can of corn (drained) 1 cup of chicken broth 2 chicken breasts raw (refrigerated or defrosted) Bag… Continue reading CrockPot Chicken Enchilada Soup
So I decided along with a group of awesome moms to take part in the 2019 Mom Blog Challenge created and hosted by Bonnie from Have A Kid They Said. She’s hilarious and awesome, so go check out her blog and Instagram (@haveakidtheysaid), and join us if you’re a fellow momma blogger. January’s topic is… Continue reading 2019 Mom Blog Challenge: January – Self Care + 2019 Goals
Sorry, I’ve been MIA, but welcome back! This New Year has started off to a super rocky start. I got the flu New Year’s Eve, and am getting over it now, but not before giving it to hubs and a cold to baby :(. Anyway, I’m on the mend and my parents are here due… Continue reading Happy New Year
Photo: by Sun and Sparrow Photography (They are fabulous if you’re in the LA area looking for a photographer) Card: Made by Zazzle. I make everything with them. Cards, stamps, personalized binders, etc.. and I LOVE it. Definitely worth checking out. I’ve been on hiatus since Thanksgiving because I wanted to focus on spending time with… Continue reading Merry Christmas!
From American Eagle (40% off, $25 sweaters, flannels and fleece, plus free shipping): I’ve been obsessed with sweaters, henleys, & flannels and American Eagle is one of my favorite places to look for them. Basically any of their items that say “soft” in the name is my absolute favorite. AE AHHMAZINGLY SOFT FLANNEL BOYFRIEND SHIRT… Continue reading Things I’ve Already Bought During Black “Friday”
So you already know my love for the DockaTot & Rock N Play (if not, read about it here). Here are some other products that I’m LOVING right now as a new mommy. Copper Pearl swaddles, burp cloths & bibs. They are amazing. The swaddles are stretchy enough to get a good tight swaddle without… Continue reading Baby Products I’m Loving
So while I might not have a TINY space (we are in a two bedroom), but our cats take up a ridiculous amount of space for cats… They’ve basically taken over the entire second bedroom (which is supposed to be my office, but it’ the cat room now with some of my stuff stored in… Continue reading Mommy Life: Surviving in a Small Space With a Newborn
Unless you’re having multiples or were told by your OB that your baby may have to spend time in the NICU, people don’t really ever expect their baby to end up there and therefore don’t’ really mentally prepare for it. Not that you can really mentally prepare for it. Baby Boy was considered a late… Continue reading Mommy Life: NICU Story, What to Expect, and Tips on Surviving
So our little pumpkin (name will not be used for privacy reasons. I’ll have to think of a cute nickname) decided he didn’t want to wait and graced us with his presence at 34 weeks. Thursday Oct 4th – in the evening I had some serious bleeding. I’ve had bleeding issues in the past, but… Continue reading Surprise! Baby Boy is Here: Labor and Birth Story
