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3/7/2022 0 Comments

Raising Up Little Disciples

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Little girl you were created for such a time as this. God has great purpose for you in this world. It’s our (your daddy and me) job to raise you up to be a warrior of God. We are called to an important role- to raise up godly leaders.
So we will raise you up to know the power of Jesus and the power that you walk in as a child of God.
  • We will teach you His word and to walk in Faith and know that God is in control.
  • We will empower you to know that you can change the world with Jesus as your guide.

You were born for such a time as this Macie.

When I think about raising up a little disciple I think of Jochebed the mother of Moses. She trusted God’s work and did not fear.
One never knows when acts of faith may impact future generations in significant ways. So, consider the example of Jochebed and diligently pursue the purposes God has for you in the lives of your children!

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3/7/2022 0 Comments

Giving Yourself Grace as a New Mom

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GRACE
Something I need to give myself more of. I’m a planner, Major Type A. I like order, and schedules. I’m a Martha. But I need to be more like Mary. Luckily my mom is a Mary in and out and she puts me back on track.

This post is real and raw. It’s me being vulnerable. We see a lot of “perfection” or what we think is perfection on social media. We see moms who we believe have it all figured out and have it all together.

Fun fact: I don’t have it all together.

Yesterday we decided to go to church in person for the first time since baby. I was stressed because in the morning she didn’t nap as long as I would have liked. Then I got the time of the service wrong and we were 30 minutes early.  (it’s not the first time I’ve done that) when we got in it was smooth she fell asleep in her car seat! YES! But then….. Church music starts to play and well it’s more of a concert now a days. Baby wakes…. I rush out and put her baby noise canceling headphones on. Trying to protect her ears from the loud music that’s far too loud for her tiny ears. Praying she would just fall asleep as I bounced. Nope. Wide awake, just so curious of this new environment.

Remember when I said I liked a schedule? Well I take the schedule very seriously lol I know how many hours she needs to eat and there is this amount of time for wake windows and then sleep. When those things don’t happen I get anxious. I know it’s silly, but anxiety, fear, and stress take hold. The devil taking a hold of me. At church! AHHHH!!

I tried to relax, tell myself God is in control and he has a plan. Stress isn’t worth it.

I called my mama and she prayed and reassured me everything is okay, I am a mom doing my best. As soon as I hung up. Baby fell asleep. Jesus took control. Jesus said give yourself grace. He reminded me he is in control. No I didn’t get to listen to the sermon. I sat in the nursing room watching this sweet little baby sleep so peacefully. And I made room for some grace in my heart.

Here is the thing, most of the time things don’t go as planned. A nap with end early. Baby might not sleep. A feeding might be a little late. You might drop the burp cloth 10 times while bouncing. Etc. but one thing remains. JESUS

Gods PEACE is a treasure. He purchased the gift of peace with his blood. We can receive peace by trusting him in the storms of life. If we focus on the worlds peace, everything going the way we want it to go - we don’t seek Gods peace. We should thank God when things don’t go to plan because spiritual blessings come in trials of life. We should expect trials in each day but if we seek Gods peace we can rejoice in those trials.

James 1:2 - “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

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12/4/2021 0 Comments

Baby Must Haves

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As a new mom there are thousands of products on the market and it is hard to know what to buy or put on your registry for baby. There are things I put on mine that I love and others that I found out I didn't need or did not like. 
I want to share with you a few of our must haves for baby and products that we use on a daily basis. 

1. DockATot 
2. Munchkin Drying Rack
3. Nanobebe Flexy Pacifier 
4. Muslin Burp Clothes 
5. Fridababy 3 in 1 Nose, Ear, Nail Picker 
6. ibaby Travel camera
7. Soft BD Baby Blanket Dupe
8. Wash Basin for Bottles 
9. Munchkin Changing Mats
10. Hatch Sound Machine 
11. Travel Sound Machine
12. Bombi Gear - BeBee Lightweight Travel Stroller
13. Nanobebe Electric Bottle Brush 
14. Halo Sleepsack - Fleece
Here is why I love these products: 
  •  DockATot ​
We love to have this in the living room for an extra place to put her if she is napping downstairs and we are eating or want her next to us for a nap. It keeps her nice and snug. 
  • Munchkin Drying Rack
I use this daily, it has so much room to hold bottles and milk storage containers. I also love that it can fold down and be stored away pretty easily. However, we just keep it out on the counter at all times because I use it ALL the time. 
  • Nanobebe Flexy Pacifier 
Macie is really picky on her paci's and this one she loves because she can keep it in her mouth. I also love that it is see through. It forms to their mouth perfectly and is super soft and flexible so it is comfortable to bay. 
  • Muslin Burp Clothes 
Seriously you can't have ENOUGH burp clothes. We have them everywhere in the house. Our room, her room, car, living room. You can never have too many of these and they wash great! I just get them in bulk on amazon. 
  • Fridababy 3 in 1 Nose, Ear, Nail Picker 
MUST HAVE for all the baby boogers! I also use it to clean in-between her toes. I love this one because it is small and doesn't bother her nose at all. It works wonders for her boogers and congestion. Also add in Saline Mist, we use them both together.
  • ibaby Travel camera
We love this camera! It is incredibly clear and you can take it with you traveling. We use it in our bedroom with her bassinet and it makes it so easy to see her in the night. We don't need to keep the bassinet next to the bed because it is easier to see her on the camera than it is in the dark. We also have the ibaby camera M7 in her nursery that we love as well. Both of these cameras play music, read books, tell you the temp of the room, air quality, humidity, and even have smell detection. 
  • Soft BD Baby Blanket Dupe
Love this blanket! It is the softest blanket ever and a BD dupe. Not to mention it is affordable which we love. They also have a lot of different patterns for boys and girls. We take it everywhere with us. 
  • Wash Basin for Bottles 
I am always washing bottles that I store milk in so I needed a wash basin for them since you can't wash them in the sink. I love this one because it has a drain and it folds up nicely if you want to store it away. 
  • Munchkin Changing Mats
These are a life saver to keep your changing table clean. They wash easy and the stains come out easily as well. 
  • Hatch Sound Machine 
We love our Hatch and so does Macie, as soon as we turn it on she calms and knows it is time for bed. I love that it has a light as well so if you are nursing in the middle of the night you can have a night light. The best part is that you can control it from your phone. 
  • Travel Sound Machine
This thing goes with us everywhere, I love that is is rechargeable and it is louder than most travel sound machines. There is 3 different sound settings and can be turned up or down. 
  • Nanobebe Electric Bottle Brush 
Best bottle brush in my opinion, it spins for you and cleans bottles quickly. I use it daily and have yet had to charge it. It lasts so long and has an interchangeable brush attachment for the nipples as well. 
  • Halo Sleepsack - Fleece
We tried so many sleepsacks and swaddles and the Halo Sleepsack Swaddle is by far our favorite. I love that it comes in a fleece version to keep baby extra cozy and warm, and it is easy to use. In the middle of the night changes you can unzip halfway and change baby. 
  • Bombi Gear - BeBee Lightweight Travel Stroller
This is by far my FAVORITE must have. It has made my one arm mom life so much easier and will make any parent's life easier. A stroller is something that as a parent you spend a lot of time researching what will work best for you and your family. You want something that checks all the boxes. This stroller checked all my boxes and then some. It is the lightest stroller I have found and it folds and unfolds with just one hand. Yes you read that correctly. Isn't that INCREDIBLE?!?! It is travel friendly and even comes with a travel storage bag. You can be holding baby while you fold it. It also is affordable which is something that so many of us look for in a stroller.  I not only love this stroller because of it's features but I love this company and their mission. I cannot speak highly enough. They want to empower parents, and understand that parenting is not always easy. This company is unlike any other, they care, are personable, and they are making a huge impact. They donate a portion of every sale to important environmental causes. WOW! When I say they have truly impacted my life, I mean it. One arm mom life isn't always easy but it is products and companies like this that make a difference and I am extremely grateful.  ​

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10/13/2021 0 Comments

What to Put on Your Baby Registry

 Starting your baby registry can be extremely exciting but it can also be overwhelming. There are so many products out their on the market for babies and it is hard to know what to choose. Or even where to start your registry. 

Step 1: Pick where you want to register. (I chose Babylist because you can choose to add products from anywhere and people can choose where to purchase them as well for the best price.) 
I also added an Amazon Registry as well because they offer 15% off a month before your baby is born so you can purchase anything you did not receive. 

Step 2: Start your Registry (I did a ton of research, and I knew that there were a few things I wanted that we were going to splurge on, like a nice crib from pottery barn. But I tried to stick to things that I had heard were must haves for other moms.) 

I highly recommend categorizing your registry as well to help (bath, feeding, for mom, diapering, etc) 

And don't forget to put a few things you will need on there too Mama!! 

I separated my registry into the following categories: 
  • Baby Gear 
  • Transportation 
  • Clothes & Accessories 
  • Feeding 
  • Bath Time 
  • Diapering 
  • Nursery & Decor 
  • Health & Safety 
  • Toys & Books 
  • For the Parents (aka Mama) 

​Now onto the Good Stuff! Here is what is on my Registry!

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The Registry explained

Baby Gear 
  • Baby Monitor - We tried a few and fell in love with the iBaby Monitors and we have both one for her nursery and one we can take to travel with the M2C. 
  • Playard Travel Crib - We chose the Zoe travel crib because it is easy to travel with and folds with one hand. 
  • Graco Swing - I heard so many great things about this swing 
  • Baby Carrier - I wanted an affordable carrier that could carry her when she is a toddler as well
Transportation 
  • Stroller - Mocking Bird (I have a whole Blog post on this stroller) 
  • Car Mirror - My advice get one that is adjustable 
  • Travel Fan
Clothes & Accessories 
  • Swaddles - We love Lou Lou & Company 
  • Sleep sacks 
Feeding 
  • Breast Milk Storage Bags 
  • Nanobebe bottles Flexy 
  • Medela Breast Milk Collector 
  • Baby Brezza Reusable storage Bags ( I plan on making her baby food) 
  • Munchkin High capacity drying rack 
  • Bibs 
  • Nursing Pads 
  • Boppy Pillow 
  • Muslin Burp Cloths 
  • Ikea high Chair 
  • Ikea High Chair accessories 
  • Bumbo 3 in 1 Multi Seat (good for on the go) 
  • Baby Brezza One Step Food Maker 
  • Baby Brezza One Step Sterilizer Dryer 
  • Munchkin Dishwasher Basket 
Bath Time 
  • Bath Letters & Numbers 
  • Muslin Washcloths 
  • Angelcare Baby bath tub 
  • Towels
  • Baby Dove Wash 
  • Baby Dove Lotion
  • Bath Thermometer 
  • Bath Kneeler 
  • Bath Spout Cover 
  • Bath Toys 
Diapering 
  • Munchkin Diaper Step Pail 
  • Munchkin Diaper Arm & Hammer Pail refills 
  • Baby Bum Brush 
  • Munchkin waterproof changing pad liners 
  • Wipes 
  • Diapers 
  • Aquaphor Ointment 
  • SnoofyBee Changing Pad (Hands free) 
  • OXO on the go wipes dispenser 
  • Munchkin portable diaper caddy (for in the house) 
  • OXO Tot Wipes Dispenser 
Nursery & Decor 
  • Crib Skirt 
  • Waterproof Sheets 
  • Summer SwaddleMe Mommies Melodies Lamb 
  • Security blanket 
  • Portable Sound Machine 
  • Hatch Sound Machine 
Health & Safety 
  • Pacifiers 
  • Boogie Wipes 
  • Vicks Nursery Vaporizer 
  • Dish Basin Collapsible 
  • Shopping Cart cover 
  • Safety 1st Grooming Kit 
  • Outlet covers 
  • Cabinet Locks 
  • Nasal Aspirator 
  • Thermometer 
  • Safetey Gate 
  • FridaBaby 3 in 1 Picker 
  • Electric Nail File 
  • FridaBaby MediFrida Accu-Dose 
  • Hair brush and comb 
  • Munchkin pacifier wipes
Toys
  • ​STEM Play gym
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9/13/2021 0 Comments

What is the Best Stroller to Buy for Parents and Baby?

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If you are a soon to be parent, a question you are going to ask yourself is what stroller do I buy? 

It's a big question, because the right stroller can make all the difference with ease and accessibility in daily life with your baby. 

You have to think of all the things to consider when buying a stroller like: 
  1. Is it newborn friendly? 
  2. How long do you plan to use it? 
  3. What happens when you have 2+ kids?
  4. How easy does it fold?
  5. How heavy is it?
  6. Is there storage? 
  7. Does it travel well?
  8. Cost 

There are many different factors that play large rolls in what stroller you pick and the process is not easy. 
​These were all things I took into consideration while doing my research on the perfect stroller. 

My biggest feature I knew I needed as a new mom and mom with one arm was the easy folding feature. Could my stroller fold with one arm? So let's get into what stroller I chose and why. Also sidenote: this is NOT sponsored. I bought this stroller because I believe in it and what the brand is doing. I am sharing it with you in hopes that it can ease some of your minds through the process of deciding which to get and maybe it will help out another one armed momma. 

I choose the Mockingbird Stroller. It was an easy choice for me. I had seen an ad for this stroller a long time ago and wrote it down in my notes so that whenever I became a momma I could go back to it. 
There are so many reasons I choose the stroller I did. Here they are: 
  1. ​The one hand fold - this stroller folds and unfolds with the use of only one hand. Can I get an amen! 
  2. The break is as easy as tapping your foot on it, so it's no handed. 
  3. To fold the seat back while your baby or toddler want to nap you only need to use one hand and it glides seamlessly. 
  4. It offers a magnetic canopy and zipper feature which makes my one armed life way easier. And under the canopy they offer high contrast black-and-white patterns designed to promote early childhood visual development. 
  5. It has the option to have a 2nd seat for when your family grows 
  6. The handle bar adjusts for different heights. My husband is 6"5 so this was a must for us. 
  7. There is plenty of storage in the stroller. It offers a basket at the bottom that can hold up to 25 lbs and there is a cell phone pocket in the back of the seat. 
  8. The stroller switches between forward and parent facing modes and they offer car seat adapters so that you can put your car seat on it too. 
  9. It's AFFORDABLE, compared to a lot of luxury stroller the Mockingbird is extremely affordable. 

So if you are stressing about strollers, I get it! There are so many! Also check out what car seat you want as a first step and go from there. (I will have another post soon on why I chose the car seat I did) 

When choosing a stroller ask yourself what features do you want? How much do you want to spend? And go test a few out in a store like BuyBuyBaby. There are a lot on the market but for me it was a no brainer on which to choose with the features that Mockingbird offer and for the price. I also love that you can customize your Mockingbird stroller colors and details to make it unique to you. 

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