Why I ended my first trimester in the emergency room
July 3rd, 2019 began the scariest week of my life (next to Paxton getting RSV). Colton, Paxton and I were on our way to our ranch to celebrate the 4th with our family. I was 11 weeks pregnant. We were 10 minutes from being there and I had to pee SO bad. Like SOOO bad (all you pregnant mama’s know what I’m talkin about). I was trying to be so patient and not be that annoying pregnant lady in the backseat telling him to step on it! So I didn’t say anything.
The Best Baby Sleep Products
This is just one mama’s opinion on the best baby sleep products. Sleep training is so important to me. I love following schedules and routines and I LOVE sleep. The first few weeks after bringing my first baby home I did so much research on sleep products and sleep training so that, selfishly, I could get MY sleep back. And of course because I knew how important setting up good sleep habits early would benefit both baby and mama. So, these are some of the best products that I’ve used with both of my babies that have helped us SO much in getting some real good sleep.
My Child Wears Glasses
I have gotten so many questions about how I knew my son needed glasses so I thought I would just do a blog post about it in case you find yourself (or someone you know) in the same boat.
When Paxton was 18 months old he was still in daycare. He was getting sick what seemed like EVERY week. We could not keep that child well. In November of 2019 he got RSV. That was the scariest moment of my life so far. I literally slept on the floor of his room just to listen to him breathing. As soon as he was better he had to go get his 18 month vaccines. That next day after his vaccines I started to notice his eyes going crossed
5 tips on surviving life with a newborn and a toddler
First off, I am no expert in being a mother. I feel like that just needs to be said. However, I have now done this twice. This being surviving the newborn stage. So I feel like I have a wee bit of insight that could possibly be useful to you! And so, after doing this two times now these are the 5 most important pieces of advice I tell to every new mama and now I am telling them to you. And chances are someone else probably told them to me. When I was a teacher we used to say “work smarter not harder” all the time. I feel like that goes with being a mom too. Who cares if you came up with it or if someone else did. Share it! Someone somewhere needs to hear it.
My Child has a Speech Delay
You know what sucks? Baby milestones. No I don’t mean when your child reaches a milestone, that doesn’t suck. I mean the chart at the doctor’s office that says “oh your child is 6 months? They should be eating now.” “You have a 4 month old? They should be sitting up on their own.” “18 month old? Ok at 10 words at LEAST by now.” I mean THOSE milestones. Those suck. Because what if my 6 month old isn’t eating? Do I have a broken baby? What if my 18 month old isn’t saying 10 words? Are they stupid? NO! But man, those thoughts sure do go through your head don’t they?
My child is 2 now. And he has zero words. That is now considered a speech delay.
Baby number 2 pregnancy thoughts
Y’all. I’m going to be honest. Paxton was NOT a planned baby. We were only married one year when we found out we were pregnant and we were just not financially - or mentally - ready. But when he arrived he quickly became our whole world. I cannot imagine life without him. Which I am sure, most of you feel about your first born’s. I always wanted children close in age because I come from a big family and siblings are just such a gift. Lifelong friends are you kidding me? Hadley was planned. We waited until Paxton was a year old and then - a few months later - found out we were pregnant with baby number 2. I was SO excited. And then… I was so sad!!