Many women wait with great anticipation for the day that she learns she is pregnant with her first child. For others, it may come as a surprise and still for others such as the seasoned momma, the news of a baby on the way may come with some very normal anxiety as she plans to meet the needs of another into her busy schedule. No matter the situation these postpartum care tips will help make the first several weeks with a newborn a bit more … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Motherhood Is Loud
Motherhood Is Loud Motherhood is a life-altering, heart-warming, exhilarating journey– it is all these things and more - it is everything - but it is not quiet, Motherhood is loud! Babies are quick to prepare us for the new normal of noise by crying at the first ability they can open those sweet little lips! As mothers, we quickly learn to pick up on baby’s cues and work to settle them by running through the diaper check, hunger check, rocking … [Read more...]
Sleep When the Baby Sleeps?
Almost every new mother has received the sage advice to sleep when the baby sleeps. This is a wonderful piece of advice if only life weren’t filled with complexities and exceptions. Some of these exceptions include moms who have a toddler or two or more underfoot who will not sleep at the same time as the baby is sleeping, or the mom who is juggling working from home who needs that precious naptime to catch up on email or return a phone call, or … [Read more...]
What We Do for New Moms…
We often get asked exactly what we do you do for new moms? This post gives a looks into a typical day of one of our Care For Mom Caregivers. Today I am caring for a mom with a newborn. Before I leave, I give her a call and ask her if she would like me to pick anything up at the grocery store. She lets out a sign of relief and asks if I wouldn’t mind stopping and picking up a package of newborn diapers and fragrance free wipes. I happily agree … [Read more...]