I’m so so glad that when I first wrote a hospital bag post for my first baby, I went back and edited the post for what I used and didn’t use! Sometimes blogging definitely has its perks, like now when I’m getting ready for this baby to arrive! I’ll be bringing many of the same items I brought to the hospital the first time around. This time, though, I’m taking my own advice on what to definitely pack and what can stay at home. I’m going to try to bring just a small bag of the really …
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What I’m Most Nervous About for Baby #2
Going from 0 kids to 1 was a BIG transition. Not only was there suddenly a tiny person in our house who needed care 24/7, but it totally changed my identity when I became someone's "Mommy." And now that we're adding a second tiny person to our family, I have a few recurring worries. How will my first born deal with being a big sister? We have been talking about the baby for a while - since I started to show - so E knows what is coming. Or at least when you ask her, she will tell you that …
Big News! Baby #2 on the Way!
I have been keeping a secret... We are due this summer with Baby 2! We took a nice long drive this weekend along the shore and decided to take some announcement photos on the beach. I love these pictures so much and plan to frame a bunch for our home! I am close in age to my two sisters (17 months apart from one and 3.5 years from the other), and both T and I are close to our siblings. We are so excited to have two kids fairly close in age. I hope they will be good …
6 Diaper Bags Essentials
Ever since I can remember, I've carried a big bag. I'm just one of those people who carries around everything - just in case. SHOP THESE DIAPER BAG ESSENTIALS When I was looking for a diaper bag, I purposely chose one that looks like a bag I would carry anyway. It's a black tote with gold hardware and tons of pockets. And today I'm sharing what's inside! I literally just emptied the bag out, so you can see EXACTLY what the diaper bag essentials I carry every day! 6 DIAPER BAG …
Maternity Must Haves: The Only Clothes You Need
Throughout my entire pregnancy, I think I purchased about 15 total items from the maternity section. I could have gone absolutely nuts and redone my wardrobe into a maternity closet, but you really don't need to do that! With just a few key pieces, you can get through an entire pregnancy - and not spend a lot of money! at 20 weeks: I wore this ruched dress well into the end of the second trimester! It also comes in a long-sleeved version. (I thought my bump was huge here- haha!) Taking …