Raise and Let Raise
Katie 
Putting together a baby registry can be overwhelming, especially for first-time moms! So I have created a list of baby registry must haves from my own registry with items that I loved. There are a few things to keep in mind before we dive in. Make sure your registry has items with a wide range … Read more
Postpartum recovery is SO hard, both mentally and physically. Don’t get me wrong, I never thought it was going to be easy. But it was so much harder than I had anticipated, and I was not prepared AT ALL. Most of the items that I mention in this article were all purchased AFTER I got … Read more
I had such a hard time when my baby got her first cold. It made me really sad because she didn’t understand why she wasn’t feeling well. She couldn’t blow her nose or tell me what she needed. It had to have been so frustrating for her. I had to figure out how to relieve … Read more
You need to say goodbye to mom guilt for good. Guilt is an extremely unhealthy emotion that can cause us to spiral down an ugly rabbit hole. It can be difficult to claw your way out once you’re down there. So many moms worry that they are making bad decisions. Moms constantly question themselves when … Read more
Breastfeeding is SO hard. That is why I came up with 8 breastfeeding tips for new moms that I hope you will find helpful. I had a very difficult breastfeeding journey, that was compounded by my physical recovery and postpartum baby blues. “When done correctly, breastfeeding isn’t supposed to hurt.” Hearing this over and over … Read more
You’re sleep-deprived, trying to figure out this whole nursing thing, your body is recovering from the trauma of birth, the hospital actually let you leave with this tiny human, and now you’re dealing with excruciating pain down under. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means that I earn a small commission if you make … Read more
How you can soothe your crying baby Although I think it’s pretty universally known that crying is how babies communicate, it still doesn’t make it any easier! For a lot of moms, myself included, knowing this never helped to ease my anxiety when she cried as a newborn. It did get a little easier, however, … Read more
The fourth trimester. I had heard of it. Did I know anything about it? Not really. I had been too busy preparing for my baby to think about what I was going to need after birth. The first moments after delivery were beautiful. I’ll never forget when the doctor laid my beautiful baby girl on … Read more
Cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers Do I want to use cloth diapers or disposable diapers? This is a question I asked myself when I was pregnant. There is no right or wrong answer to this question, only what works for you. While this article is about cloth diapers for beginners, there are pros and cons … Read more
Miscarriage? That will never happen to me. After getting married in 2017, I got pregnant right away. My husband and I were super excited, and shared the news with our families over Thanksgiving. We started talking about names, and trying to figure out what I wanted to do for work. In December, I was planning … Read more
