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New Year’s Resolutions, New Mama Style
I’m not someone that generally makes New Year’s resolutions. I usually think what’s the point, they usually don’t last, and then I’m just left in disappointment for the rest of the year until the next New Year’s Eve when I can repeat the same mistake! I tend to set these high goals for myself without having the short-term goals or plans in place to achieve them. But this year will be different. I’ll be welcoming a baby boy and there are some things, as a new mom, I want to at least have in the back of my mind when I start this new journey. If New Year’s resolutions work…
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Preparing for Motherhood – Physically and Mentally
When preparing for motherhood it can be so easy to get caught up in all the things baby needs. From little onesies and hats, to diapers and bottles, to the bigger stuff like a crib and a car seat. And that’s barely getting started. But it’s important to remember that baby doesn’t just need stuff. Honestly, half the stuff you get you probably won’t even use. Baby also needs a healthy and happy mom. You need to prepare yourself as much as you need to prepare baby’s room. Now, don’t get overwhelmed when I say that! There are so many different decisions to make. Will I breast feed or formula…
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The Reality of Getting Married and Starting a Family as a Young Mom
Being in your 20s is an interesting time. Some people my age still live at home with their parents, some are in school and will be for a while yet, some have moved across the country or elsewhere, some are travelling, and some are in that party stage, and will probably never get out of that. Then there are those who are getting engaged and married, and who are starting their own families. I know a few people who are in this stage, but for the most part our generation tends to wait till closer to 30 to get married, when they are more financially stable and have felt like…
