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The Reality of Being a Young Mom
Are you a young mom struggling to find your place? First off let me tell you, I know being in your 20s can be confusing. Everyone is in a completely different stage in their lives and it can be easy to feel like you have some catching up to do. On the flip side, if you are married, having babies, or starting your career, it can be easy to feel like you’re missing out. I was one of those few that was married just two short weeks after me 20th birthday, moved across the country with my husband, and was pregnant at the young age of 23. Related: Three Pregnancy…
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How to Stay Healthy as a New Mom
Honestly the title of this should be more like How to TRY TO Stay Healthy as a New Mom because as a new mom, or wherever you are in your motherhood journey, you and your health often come last. People can tell you over and over again to make sure you take care of yourself, to practice self-care, etcetera but it’s a lot easier said than done. It’s hard when all your energy goes first to your child(ren), and then whatever is left (if there is any) goes to keeping your marriage/relationship going. Because we all know that’s important too. Then, there’s having a social life (HAHA) and keeping up…
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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…
