When I was pregnant, I scoured the internet looking for moms I could relate to. Whether it was how they were eating, working out, or preparing for the birth of their child, or how it was going for them postpartum. I wanted to know everything and be as informed as possible about being a mom. Now, we all know that nothing can quite prepare you for the birth of your child {nothing can prepare you for those giant pads & the bathroom situation}, but reading along with fellow moms definitely helped.
I’ve linked some like-minded moms below for you to check out:
Aryn from With Cream & Sugar {Musings on Motherhood} writes about how she found someone to help her parent, besides her mom. I love how Aryn shared her experience with the Boys Town Parenting tactics. I’m a huge fan of this organization, the school I used to work at used the same teaching methods.
Erin from Debt & Sweat makes some extra income by Flipping Furniture on Craigslist for Profit. Erin is one smart mom. She finds “trash treasure” and flips it {minimal TLC} and turns a profit. Check out her tips to making some extra cash {the staging tip is something I’ve never thought of}!
Laura from This Mom Blogs shares The Ultimate What to Take to the Hospital Checklist. I love that Laura breaks down her checklist {Mom, Dad, Baby} and I can attest to some of her recommendations. The nursing bra she shares {it’s legit} and how adorable is the mom pjs, robe, and matching baby gown?! Heading to the hospital soon {must read}.
Ryan from The Blessed Mess Blog gave us a glimpse into Our Experience with Sleep Training. Ryan proves that consistency is key with sleep training. I totally identified with her when she mentioned being awake the first few nights, waiting for her son to wake up {habit, ya know}.
Jenna from Becoming Calm {Calm Mom} shares with us about her Postpartum Journey. I love Jenna’s honesty about her postpartum journey. Often we see moms only sharing their highlight reel and how they stuck to a plan and got their pre-baby body back, but for most of us, it’s hard work and starting over and over again. For some real talk, see what Jenna has to say.
Roxanne from The Whatever Mom gives us 4 Reasons You Can & Will Get a Cleaning Lady. I totally agree with this post. We have a cleaning lady that comes in once a month to do the deep cleaning {I despise kitchens & bathrooms, especially floors} and it is such a relief. I’ll never give it up. If you can’t possibly add in a cleaning lady, try breaking down your cleaning tasks to 1-2 things each day with reminders {I use the app HabitList}, like tidy up Powder room every Monday, change & wash sheets on Sunday.
Sara from A Mom and Her Momtourage talks about the Little Things We Can Do to Help Our Littles Feel Even More Loved. Sara’s post was so touching and had some great ideas for making your child(ren) feel special. I can’t wait for the day when Jackson is old enough to help me make dinner, I will definitely involve him in that process. {A man’s gotta know how to cook!}
Finally, check out my journey at one year in with my son, Jackson. Nothing has been more amazing than being his mom, even in the chaos that is the first year.