New Mom's Must haves 2014

It's only been three years since I had my boy, but wow have things changed.  So many amazing products that I highly recommend for your registry.  

This "NuRoo" is great not only for skin to skin, but also for carrying baby around and get stuff done around the house.

The NuRoo only lasts until 15 lbs and the Ergo baby takes over from there.  It's a great product highly recommended by all who own one.

The Medela Calma is a new Medela nipple that is breast feeding mom friendly.   I like it because it works just like the breast and it fits on the Medela bottles that I pump with.  However, once there is no more nipple confusion, go with Tommee Tippee.  Less parts to clean, and it is comfortable to hold.  My husband’s favorite.

Check that your insurance covers a pump.  I paid for a hospital rental Medela Symphony, and haven't noticed a difference in the two.  This is the Medela Advanced Portable Breast Pump.  I love it!  And it was free!

We make our own baby food and highly recommend the pouches.  Soo convenient!  Good job infantino!

This is next to my bed and has been such a lifesaver.  Baby girl loves it and so do I !  The Rock and Play has a vibration and she loves to look at the pictures.

I love all things Aden and Anias!  They have crib sheets, burp clothes, bibs, blankets, swaddles, and changing pads.  I love the feel and quality of their blankets.  I bought 12.

I love all things Tommee Tippee!  They have great bottles, diaper disposal, and bibs.  This is a new diaper changing pail that is pretty high tech.

There is no better pillow for learning how to breast feed.  I love my Boppy for holding my baby, tummy time, and nursing, but for beginning nursing the Brest Friend Pillow makes it easier.

I have saved myself from having to wash sheets every time she spits up or drools now.  Love the sheet saver.

I am all about ETSY right now.  I have bought personalized Carseat covers, diaper and wipes case, pacifier pod, and Boppy cover.  Highly recommend Etsy Shopping.

This is what I call nursing in style! I bought this at Etsy...https://www.etsy.com/transaction/180257913?ref=fb2_tnx_title  It’s also a scarf. 

This is beautiful above the crib!  And the seller is so amazing!  I highly recommend!  https://www.etsy.com/transaction/172815444?ref=fb2_tnx_title

Babies can only breath through their nose, so if it gets stuffy, it can really scare mama!  I love our humidifier!  This one is my favorite because it runs 55 hours and fights mold!  http://www.amazon.com/pureguardian-H1600-80-Hour-Ultrasonic-Humidifier/dp/B002KMILWA/ref=sr_1_21?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1392352513&sr=1-21

A two way video monitor is awesome!  We love being able to watch our son and talk to him.  Baby Monitor

And lastly, the must have baby app!  The one I used for my first born was a one baby app and I love having that record for reference with Madison.  I couldn't use it without deleting that so I found this!  It's way better!  

Baby Connect

Baby Outings

I hope to spoil my baby this maternity leave...lots of places to take him.

Arturo's Nest at the Dallas Museum of Art
Baby and toddler park at Perot museum
Children's Aquarium at Fair Park
Childrens Park at Klyde Warren Park
Crybaby Matinee at the Angelika Film Center
Dallas Arboretum
Dallas Zoo
Irving Bible Church
Ark
Northpark Center
Prestonwood Baptist Church
Texas Discovery Gardens

Chronicles of a Diva mom-3 weeks

Being a mom of two is definitely an adventure.  The first two weeks were very difficult, but that's a whole different post.  This week I have been flying solo.  I can proudly say I'm doing it!  Yes, I forgot to brush Ethan and my teeth yesterday morning, but every day the kids are clean, clothed, and fed.  Plus, I've showered too!  I really have the perfect son at the perfect age to be the perfect brother to his perfect sister!  Everytime she cries he runs and finds me to tell me, "Sissy wants milk!"

Today, I proudly woke up at 7:30 and fed sissy, changed diapers, dressed kids, washed dishes, and gave sissy a bath.  Madison finally wound down to go to sleep and I was able to devote my attention to Ethan.  I heard some noises coming from sissy's diaper and went to change her.  She had a blow out.  I worked fast to try and clean up the messes and wouldn't you know that poop can projectile two feet!  So I did some laundry.  Amazingly I have had a very busy and exhausting day all before 10.  Phew.