Well, not many Moms can say that they get to set up and design two separate nurseries for the same baby! Since we moved to Germany when I was in my third trimester, we will have to set up another nursery. However, I was so excited about Baby F’s Nursery in Des Moines, IA that I knew I still needed to share – since it was all ready for her! We picked the theme of polar bears because the day we found out we were pregnant with her, we were in Winnipeg Canada and visited the Journey to Churchill exhibit…
Start Your Day In A Positive Way
Since having Leonie, my mornings have certainly started to look a bit different. My routine has changed to focus mostly on her (which I love!), but between feedings and cuddles I still try to squeeze in a little time for me each morning to start my day on a positive note. Check out my suggestions below and hopefully these will bring positivity and brightness into your day to day activities, as they have in mine. Wake up with a sunrise alarm This is something that Manuel and I got as a gift a year or so ago. It is an…
DIY Newborn Photos
Since many things are still closed here due to COVID-19, we had to take our own newborn photos. It took us about 30 minutes, with Manuel and I switching off who took the images. Then we used a remote control to take the family images of us. We seriously feel like the luckiest couple in the world – Leonie Elizabeth is our everything. And these images certainly capture her personality and spunk – even at just two weeks old. I can’t wait to watch her grow and experience the world!
My Birth Story
I am so excited to share my birth story with all of you! It was certainly a crazy 9 months, from constant nausea and throwing up, to intense heartburn and making an international move at 32 weeks – everything led up to this! I was woken up a few times during the early morning of May 22nd – thinking that I needed to go to the bathroom immediately. In my sleepy state, and since I frequently was getting up multiple times a night to go to the bathroom, I didn’t think much of it. However, around 4am I was awaken…
What’s In My Hospital Bag
I was so excited to get this “mommy bag” from Manuel in advance for my push present – I can’t wait to use it. It makes me excited to go to the hospital! I also packed all of Baby F’s items in her diaper bag, which fits perfectly with my bag. For Mama: Labor and Delivery Gown Fuzzy Socks Birth plan Nursing Bras Postpartum Underwear Slippers Comfortable Loungewear Nipple Cream Nursing Pads Wash Cloths Nursing gown / pajamas Cardigan Small Blanket Affirmation Cards Chapstick Robe Flip flops Pony tail holders and headbands Drinks/Snacks Toiletries / Makeup Mirror Phone & charger…
