A series of personal posts that are shared in hopes that it will help every new parent on their exciting journey.
We spent last weekend at my in-laws' and I thought that it was a good day for me to go out for dinner with some friends of mine; ex-colleagues who I have been wanting to meet for sometime now. While planning details, I kept telling them how excited I was about it. So one of… Continue reading SAH (stay-at-home) Mom Confession: Out with Friends only Twice in 255 Days
When you're a parent you sometimes become your own worst critique. You push yourself to go beyond what you are capable of doing. You tell yourself you have to do more, sacrifice more and BECOME more. And sometimes, you forget about yourself; you don't think it's as important to look after yourself, you think it's… Continue reading I was Operated for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
For the first time since being pregnant and having a baby, I went out for drinks and a night out with my friends, leaving her behind. I was very nervous and I was worried. But her daddy assured me that I deserved this and that I should have a night for myself. I pumped enough… Continue reading Dear Stay at Home Mom,
I am so thankful for my friends! Two of them who came down for Avurudu holidays generously offered to gift us THIS! And today, I had my first meal seated at the dining table by myself - after 6 and a half weeks. And… it was wonderful! If you're a parent doing all of baby's… Continue reading Palermo Wi-fi Baby Monitor (Review)
If you're a breastfeeding mom who plans on heading to work in a few weeks/months after baby is born, has to be away from baby for chores, needs to pump for a little preemi soon after birth or simply a mom who needs some time to herself, then you'll probably have to invest in a… Continue reading Pumping Breast Milk (Philips Avent Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump Review)
Breastfeeding mommies know that your favourite feeding bra becomes your best friend in those first few months. I have three types of bras that I use while I’m feeding the baby. My favourite is the one on top. Not only does it come with insert-able and washable breast pads, this bra also unhooks while still… Continue reading FEEDING BRAS
I need to make a confession. I hated the idea of a breastfeeding pillow before I had the baby. I didn't want to buy some weird pillow that went around my body so that it could support my baby. What was wrong with regular pillows? Plus, women never used this sort of thing before and… Continue reading BREASTFEEDING PILLOW
One of the best nipple creams that I can swear by is the Lansinoh Lanolin HPA. It made my sore nipples (she feeds a lot!) disappear in a day. And it's 100% baby safe so you don't have to wipe or clean the nipple before a feed. My newborn wasn't even bothered by the application at all and… Continue reading NIPPLE CREAM
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