Month: November 2015

  • The Mastermind Behind My Blog

    They say history repeats itself and writers create works of art so they continue to live on, even after their death.  So who — or what — has kept my blog going these two and a half years?  Inspired by family and fueled by love, my blog was created with the intention to help other first-time moms and moms-to-be with everyday life. Encourage these women to not only have hope that things do get better with time, but to also appreciate the little things along the way.  Although my blog is titled Motherhood Through My Eyes, I try to do

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  • Give Your Newborn The Perfect Snug

    They say every pregnancy is different and so is every birth, but what they fail to mention is the first couple of nights with your newborn.  Regardless if you delivered your child via c-section or natural birth, new moms are exhausted after the birthing process. Although everyone will recommend lots of rest, that will depend on your newborn’s comfort level.  Womb Service Versus Room Service  Caring for your little one while they’re in your womb is different from when they’re out in the world. Hungry? Eat away! Tired? Sleep the entire day!  But now, it’s two separate bodies with very

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  • Give Your Newborn The Perfect Snug

    They say every pregnancy is different and so is every birth, but what they fail to mention is the first couple of nights with your newborn.  Regardless if you delivered your child via c-section or natural birth, new moms are exhausted after the birthing process. Although everyone will recommend lots of rest, that will depend on your newborn’s comfort level.  Womb Service Versus Room Service  Caring for your little one while they’re in your womb is different from when they’re out in the world. Hungry? Eat away! Tired? Sleep the entire day!  But now, it’s two separate bodies with very

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  • Parenting Secrets To Caring For A Toddler And Newborn

    Parenting Secrets To Caring For A Toddler And Newborn

    I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss our firstborn while waiting for the delivery of our second. At times I worried if our firstborn ever felt left out while we stayed at the hospital. We’ve talked to him several times about going to the hospital to bring home his baby brother. Although he understood he was going to be a big brother, he didn’t quite understand what it meant when we left him with my father the morning my water broke.    It Started With A ‘Pop’ I’ve always joked about “when I was going to pop” and

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  • My Second Birth Experience: A Successful VBAC

    My Second Birth Experience: A Successful VBAC

    Wanting a successful VBAC after having a c-section sounds like a far stretch after my first birth experience. This post highlights my VBAC birth and the things that led up to my VBAC delivery.

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