I am so incredibly excited to share our sweet Maisie girl's birth story today on the blog. Having our little girl here has filled our hearts with more love and given us a joy that we didn't know was possible. It feels like my heart has expanded to double it's normal size. I will try and do a follow up post soon with the differences between Caden and Maisie's birth and post delivery because there are several that even surprised me. Time is already moving so quickly and I am happy to have been able to write down her birth story before I forgot the little details. Honestly, it is crazy what you can forget in even a week, but her story is here and it is typed up - which is what matters. Enjoy... On the afternoon of Tuesday May 27th, I had my 39 week appointment with my OB, Dr. Brass, at 5:45pm. Before I continue telling this story, if you are local and looking for someone to deliver your baby or are wanting to get pregnant I highly recommend her. She is just awesome and I am so … [Read more...]
What’s In My Hospital Bag
Disclosure: This is an unsolicited and unpaid review. I received the Bamboo Belly Bandit in exchange for highlighting this business. All opinions are my own. Well the time is near! Only a few more weeks until this baby is ready to arrive, I can't wait! I am very excited to share what is in my hospital bag that is all packed and ready to go whenever my body starts going into labor. Since this is my second baby I feel so much more prepared for what I actually need for my hospital stay. Enjoy my list and let me know if you would add anything. Barefoot Dreams Bamboo Chic Drape Front Cardigan (aka The Blardigan): Thanks to Pinterest Told Me To I have this in wrap in both midnight and midnight ombre. I am bringing the midnight one to the hospital with me. I love these wraps because they can be dressed up or down and are very cozy and comfortable. I know this will be perfect for snuggling down in my hospital bed after I delivery the baby. Belly Bandit Women's Bamboo Post-Pregnancy … [Read more...]
Post Pregnancy Must Haves For Moms
For any of you mama's getting ready to have a baby soon here is my list for post pregnancy must haves! These are all products/items I used to aid in my recovery. I wore a Belly Bandit and it 100% made a difference in how I looked in my clothes after Caden was born. I felt really supported and wore it all the time except for showering until I was 4 weeks postpartum and for the next 2 weeks only wore it at night. I purchased the small and extra small sized bands. For the first week I wore the small the sized band and the remaining weeks wore the extra small. This won't be the case for all new moms but I had the worst, and I mean worst, body odor ever after delivery. It lasted for weeks. Make sure you pack deodorant with you to bring to the hospital. I like the Tom's brand because they contain no harsh chemicals and it smells fresh. I used several witch hazel pads topped with medicated foam and ointment to soothe my stitched skin and hemorrhoids. All of this and more will be provided … [Read more...]
