What I’m *Actually* Buying for Baby #3

What I’m *Actually* Buying for Baby #3

Now that we’re back from traveling and the baby will be here in ~2 months (or less), I’ve been slowly starting going through our baby gear and figuirng out what we have, what we want to get, etc. I  recently shared a ton of crowdsourced baby gear recommendations and received a ton of great feedback and ideas! Whave a lot of baby stuff already, like clothes, swaddles/blankets, crib (mini crib that extends to regular size), Moses basket, stroller(s), carseat(s), ring slings + Solly wraps, Dockatot, high chair, etc. If you’re interested, here’s a list of baby registry essentials that I wrote in 2020 that shares […]

Crowdsourced Baby Gear Recommendations

Crowdsourced Baby Gear Recommendations

I can’t believe baby #3 will be here in less than 10 weeks! I recently asked my Instagram community for their favorite baby products and wanted to round up the (super helpful) answers. CROWDSOURCED ‘BABY THINGS’ BABYWEARING I love love love babywearing and absolutely plan to wear our new baby as much as possible. I’ve really only used two types of baby carriers in the past, ring slings and Solly wraps. I still have a few and will definitely use them again, but I am also curious about more structured or ‘semi-structured’ carriers this time around. There’s been a lot of new brands and baby […]

First & Second Trimester: Outfits I’ve Loved

First & Second Trimester: Outfits I’ve Loved

I can’t believe I’m almost in my third trimester with baby #3! When I  was first pregnant years ago for the first time, I remember feeling self-conscious about my changing body and downplaying my bump and pregnancy in general. This time around… I’m so much more appreciative of my body, finding joy despite the overwhelm, discomfort, and unknowns, and EMBRACING this stage of life. That includes wearing all the clothes that make me feel good – lots of color included! In terms of actual maternity clothes, I tend to try to find bump-friendly NON-maternity options that work with a growing belly. As I’ve gotten further […]

Surprise! Baby 3 On The Way!

Surprise! Baby 3 On The Way!

Surprise! ✨ this year is going to be even more eventful than expected… baby 3 is on the way! 🤍 PREGNANCY Q&A: How far along are you? As of early May, I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant and due in September! The number one question I received was: was the baby planned? How did you decide to take the plunge from two kids to three? Many of you shared super thoughtful messages and comments after last year’s post asking how you decided whether to have a third kid. I don’t have a buttoned-up answer to this question, because this baby was…unplanned and quite the surprise! And I know […]

Sensory-Friendly Kids Calm Down Basket

Sensory-Friendly Kids Calm Down Basket

Big feelings, meltdowns, temper tantrums… we’ve all been there. 😵‍💫 I recently put together a ‘calm down basket’ for my girls when they need some extra space, help to calm and regulate their emotions, and/or a sensory break. We also have a kids’ weighted blanket that’s available. These toys aren’t a magical cure-all, but have really provided a great outlet for our girls when they need it! I’ve included photos of everything in our ‘calm down basket’ below and you can shop all the sensory-friendly toys HERE. SHOP THE POST Spiral Glitter Wands Pop Tube Stretchy Dogs  Set of 4 ‘Express Your Feelings’ Shakers Glitter Stretchy […]

Crowdsourced Kindergarten Advice + Encouragement

Crowdsourced Kindergarten Advice + Encouragement

My beautiful, sunshine-filled, energetic, sensitive and brave five-year-old daughter is starting kindergarten next week. WHAT?!?! HOW?!?! You’ve probably heard the (paraphrased) Elizabeth Stone quote, but I  feel it so tangibly right now: “[To have a child is to] forever have your heart go walking around outside your body.” I feel like I’m growing up alongside Lucy — the same person I’ve always been, but also a different version of myself now as a mother. The same me, but evolved and refined. continuously learning and growing and adjusting. Gosh – this is a new and very bittersweet season for our family. I know my IG community […]