Once upon a time, I was in your shoes. Pregnant and wishing I had someone a few years ahead of me to walk me through the different phases of pregnancy. Offer advice OR answer all my silly questions. Now here I am over 8 years later and expecting Baby #7. Needless to say, I have learned some things along the way and want to share it with you. Below are a few of my most Helpful Pregnancy Tips from First Trimester to Postpartum. Be sure to click on the links provided to read any of the full posts that catch your interest. I hope you are able to learn something that benefits you!
Helpful Pregnancy Checklist by Trimester
After my last pregnancy I created a checklist of what I truly needed to focus on with each trimester. Sometimes you feel like you need to do all the things right away when really you have 9 months to take your time and plan things out. While I get ready for this sweet baby boy, I wanted to share with you my Helpful Pregnancy Checklist by Trimester. This checklist is by no means exhaustive, and not everything listed is required. I tried to include as many things as I could think of whether for new or seasoned mothers. Keep reading for a simple yet Helpful Pregnancy Checklist by Trimester.
Advice to Expectant and New Mothers
With Mother’s Day right around the corner I wanted to share some Advice for Expectant and New Mothers. The anticipation of bringing a child into the world is one filled with many mixed emotions. Excitement, fear, joy, anxiety, etc. Know that everything you are feeling is normal and every mother has been there before. Here is some Advice to Expectant and New Mothers I want to encourage you with as you are waiting for or have just welcomed your sweet baby into the world.
Ways to Help an Expectant OR New Mother
SURPRISE, we are expecting Baby #6 later this year! With that in mind we are currently walking the road of needing a little extra help right now as I am experiencing the wonders of first trimester. Ever wonder how to best Help an Expectant Mother going through her first trimester? Or maybe a new mother who just had her baby? Often times we ask how we can help; the mother will say they will let us know and then never gets back to us. So, we are left guessing what they may need or the best way to help them. While it is fresh on my mind, I wanted to list a few Ways to Help an Expectant OR New Mother.
My List of Must-Have Newborn Boy Essentials
In a few months we will be welcoming our 6th child, which will be our 5th boy consecutively. Considering the last five pregnancies we have been preparing for boys I wanted to share My List of Must-Have Newborn Boy Essentials. Most of these items I will not have to buy as I will already have them on hand, but when preparing for a new baby I always make sure these are the items I have ready to go for our new bundle of joy. Whether you are expecting your first or 6th child you never need as much as you think right off the bat. Keep reading to learn what is on My List of Must- Have Newborn Boy Essentials.
How I am Preparing for Baby #6
We are roughly two months away from welcoming another BOY into our family. I wanted to share with you how I am preparing for Baby #6 arrival as I have been through this MANY times. Since ALL my boys have been late, I have learned that I have the full 40 weeks to prepare. However, I try to get most things done by 37 weeks and leave the miscellaneous for the last few weeks. Those tasks usually aren’t as crucial to get finished. Keep reading to see How I am Preparing for Baby #6.
Postpartum Prep Ideas for New Mothers
With our 6th baby due next month, I wanted to share some Postpartum Prep Ideas. Each new baby has taught me something different in the weeks postpartum. This knowledge has helped me in future seasons of postpartum care. The time with your newborn is so short and sweet that I always desire to make the most of it before it is over. If you are wondering how to best care for yourself and a newborn postpartum then keep reading for some postpartum prep ideas.
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