Raise and Let Raise
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
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
