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Hey guys!

It’s been awhile since I’ve been on to blog! Today I thought I’d share a little reason why!

My sister in law and I love to talk 😉 One day we were sitting talking and she said “we should start a podcast!” and just like that, Surviving Motherhood Podcast was born! We created Surviving Motherhood with moms in mind! However, we talk about subjects that can relate to any woman! Our goal when starting this podcast was to connect mothers and help women feel less alone! Our favorite compliment is when people listen to our podcast and send us messages saying they feel like they’ve just been out on a girls night! That’s what we want! We want you to feel less alone, feel like you have a friend, and laugh along with us! We love that people are inviting us into their homes (or cars, or work outs, or anywhere you listen!) and enjoying what we have to say! Surviving motherhood is usually safe to listen to with little ones around, and we try to warn you if it’s not an appropriate subject!

I’m leaving this blog up, and hoping to come back every once in awhile and write what’s on my heart. But in the meantime, if you’re looking for a fun, silly, girly podcast… I hope you’ll tune in to Surviving Motherhood Podcast on iTunes or anywhere you listen to your podcast! You can also find us on survivingmotherhoodpodcast.com or on Instagram @survivingmotherhoodpodcast

Thanks for all your support! And continuing guarding what God has entrusted to you!

XOXO,
Cris

Contentment.

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I’ve been feeling the tug to blog about this for quite some time, but it didn’t seem like a popular topic in today’s society. It wasn’t until this week in bible study, a lady did a devotional on contentment that I couldn’t ignore the tug anymore. Hear me when I say, I’m ALL for the doing more movement. I absolutely think through the power of Christ and determination, we can move mountains! However, in the blog I’m simply suggesting that sometimes in our push for more, we become dissatisfied in what we are doing. In Philippians Paul is writing to the people of Philippi around 10 years after his first visit there. He is thanking them for being concerned about him, and saying that he knew they would’ve provided him in times of need if they could’ve. Then in verses 11-14 Paul writes “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Paul knew life both in feast and famine. The secret to both, he says, is contentment in Jesus. Maybe nothing big is happening in your world right now. Maybe you feel like everyone is doing something with more impact than you. Maybe you’re doing all you can but feel pressure that it’s not enough. Seek contentment. Seek God’s will for your life. Ask Him if it’s time for big moves or to be still.  Where you are is no accident. The mountains you’re moving are impacting someone. If you feel the call to something bigger, answer it! But if your plate is full there’s no shame in that. Being careful not to cross into complacency, Live in contentment!

If you feel like you’re not leaving a mark because you hardly ever see adults … just remember that sometimes changing diapers is still changing the world.

Fireworks.

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The other day we were at a firework show. The minute the first boom happened Lincoln (my 11-month-old) was terrified. He didn’t know what was happening to him or when it would stop. I held him close to me and whispered in his ear. We were outside, so I couldn’t take him away from noise, but I could comfort him. That was all he needed. As soon as he knew that he wasn’t alone, and that someone who loved him was holding him, he was calm and quiet. Occasionally he would start to get a little nervous, but I would whisper to him that he was ok and could feel him relax again. See, I didn’t change anything about the circumstances around him, but I was with him. I held him. I comforted him. I cared about him. Can you guess where I’m going with this? Maybe you’re in the middle of something scary. Maybe although you’d rather be taken out of the situation… you’d settle for some comfort in the midst. The Bible tells us that the Lord himself goes before us. That he will never leave us nor forsake us. That we should not be afraid or discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31:8) That the Lord will be with us wherever we go. (Joshua 1:9) That even though we walk through the darkest valley, his rod and his staff will comfort us. (Psalm 23:4) That the Lord is a refuge for the opposed, a stronghold in times of trouble (Psalm 9:9). We are never alone if we are in Christ. We will face scary situations, but our God is stronger. He will comfort us for as long as we need him to. I believe that sometimes God sends comfort in the way of people. Maybe you’re not in the middle of a storm, and you’re able to provide comfort to a friend who is. Ask God to show you who needs comfort and don’t ignore when he does. You never know the impact you’ll make just by lending a listening ear and a caring heart.

So the next time you hear the boom of a firework that disrupts your life… reach for the comfort of your Father who loves you. He will hold you tight, whisper in your ear, and give you what and who you need to get through it. Allow yourself to feel the comfort he provides both through his word, and the friends he sends.

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1

Rachel Coney Photography 

Black & White.

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Who doesn’t love a fun nursery!? Black and white is SO in right now, and I jumped at the chance to design this modern nursery for a friend of mine!

The first thing we did was find crib bedding we liked. We found the bedding at target! There were several items that matched this bedding set. Some examples are these blankets and this rug. Amazon also has these crib sheets would work perfectly as well!

We wanted something cute, but functional to be able to hold toys. On these ikea shelves we added a mix of decorative stuff, and baskets for toys, pacifiers, blankets, etc…  We found these adorable book ends on amazon! We topped the shelves with an entrusted design sign! This is our 30″ circle sign to help you with size perspective.

  

When choosing a rug for a room, it’s a balance between choosing a rug that is big enough to be substantial but not so large that it overwhelms the room. We went with this crib  and just didn’t use the wheels. Another crib option is iron. While it is more expensive, it’s beautiful! Especially for a little girl! (Not that I would know what designing a little girl’s room is like 😉 )

We actually got this ikea rocking chair however, I also found this rocking chair  at target for another option. This pillow was too cute to pass up! You can put it in the crib when the baby is not in it or place it as an accent pillow in the rocker. When you want to prop your feet up a pouf ottoman is great accessory! There are several options for these! Target, Wayfair, and Ashley Furniture are good places to find these.

For the drapes we took a fun girls trip to IKEA! We love a reason for a girls trip and IKEA has very affordable but nice looking pre-made drapes! I would suggest getting as long of drapes as your room allows. The higher you can hang the rod, the taller it makes the room appear. For my own personal style I like for the drapes to “pool” at the bottom just a little bit. However, some prefer that the drapes simply “kiss” the floor.

When picking a dresser, we wanted sleek and modern. We chose black so that it would compliment the crib and stand out on the gray wall a bit more. A must have in my opinion is something personalized in a nursery! This changing pad cover from carousel designs is the perfect touch! The picture and basket about the dresser were both from Hobby Lobby, and the chandelier is from Ashley Furniture!

 

Lastly, with permission, I wanted to share a few pictures of the family and baby who occupy this sweet nursery! I hope you’ve enjoyed this design blog, and feel inspired to get out and design something 🙂

 

** All pictures taken by Rachel Coney.

Weak Made Strong.

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Satan knows our weak spots. This probably isn’t the first time you’ve heard it, but do you really believe it?

The very first encounter of Satan in the Bible is a clear picture of this. In Genesis chapter 2 verses 15-17 we see God giving Adam clear instructions for what was allowed in the Garden. He tells him  “you may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die”. (Vs.16-17 esv) The next few verses show God creating a helper for Adam (Eve).Thus meaning that Eve was not there for the original instructions. While I am not disputing that Eve knew the rules of the garden (because she absolutely did) i’m simply pointing out that the Bible doesn’t specifically state who told her them. This makes me wonder if that is why Satan went to Eve instead of Adam. In Chapter 3 verse 1 we see Satans first attempt to twist God’s words and place doubt. Satan ask “Did God actually say you shall not eat of any tree in the garden?” Because we know without doubt that Adam heard the words straight from Gods mouth, he was likely not Satan’s first target. We also know that God didn’t say they can’t eat from any tree, he said they can’t eat from that tree. Hear me when I say I am not trying to lessen Eve’s sin, or shift the blame of it (Eve was fully aware of the rules) I am only pointing out that perhaps Satan knew that Eve would be easier to persuade. The Bible clearly documents more encounters of God and Adam up to this point and placing doubt in Eve’s mind while having Eve place doubt in Adams was an easier plan from this crafty serpent.

If we really believe that Satan knows our weaknesses, shouldn’t we know them as well? Go on a journey of yourself. Evaluate your weak places and ask for Gods protection over them. What areas in your life will you most believe Satans lies? Where are you weak? Is it your self worth? Marriage? Parenting? Friendships? 1 Peter 5:8 says “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Be mindful. Watch. Know where you are weak, and know that Satan can and he will attack that area. If we don’t want to allow Satan to place doubt in our minds about the truth of God’s Word, shouldn’t we know his what His Word says? Get in the Word. Study it. Know it. Ask God to reveal to you what you need.

After all, when the serpent ask us if God really said something, how will we know if we haven’t talked to Him?

Known.

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You know those times when you have to tell your kids to just trust you because you know what’s best? Every momma knows what I’m talking about. When they aren’t tired and fight you on laying down, but then 3 minutes later they’re asleep? Or when they think they might die of starvation and they’re almost positive the tootsie roll will fill them up just as well as that peanut butter sandwich you just made? Or how about when you KNOW they’ll like something so you make them try it anyway, and even though they won’t admit it…you can see in their eyes that you were right? That’s how Jesus feels with us. He sees our hearts desires and he wants so badly to fulfill them. In His time. Sometimes in our flesh we think if God would just give us what we asked for everything would work out perfectly! When I’m wrestling with God about something that I want, I like to talk about it out loud. As if he was visibly right in front of me. It helps me to hear how silly I sound telling the God who created all things (including me) how things should go. That’s not to say we shouldn’t ASK God for things we desire. Just because he already know us, (and already knows what’s best) doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to hear our hearts. In Genesis Abraham (called Abram then) ask God for an heir. He wanted children and asked God why he didn’t have them.(Gen 15:2-3) And do you know what it says God thought of that? He called him righteous in the Faith. (Gen 15:6) When we turn to God for our questions and hearts desires, it shows our Faith in His answers. If you’re yearning for something that you’re not getting, just remember that you are known and loved by your Father. And just as you know what’s best for your own children, he knows what’s best for you. Rest assured my friend, he wants to fulfill your every want and need in time. We know that biblically the heart is the most deceitful(Jeremiah 17:9-10) therefore, we have to seek Him to insure that our desires match His. Lean in, Ask, Listen and Accept that you are known by your creator.

Four.

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My Beckett is four! When I was pregnant with Beckett I had gestational  diabetes and he was born at 37 weeks with immature lungs. He didn’t get to come home with us until 13 days after he was born. Since then he has filled our life is so much laughter! We coined the nickname “wreck it Beckett” because he so wild and manages to destroy everything. He is our tender-hearted ,candy loving, redneck, oblivious, wild child. I always say he’s just like his daddy, for better or for worse 😉
I’m always excited when it’s birthday time because I love a good party! When I throw a party, I like to have a few games for the kids to play and lots of food for people to eat. It tends to keep people entertained if their kids are busy and the adults have food to eat while socializing.  I try to keep the schedule relaxed and let the party flow naturally. This year’s theme was football and the kids seem to really enjoy it!
Thanks for reading! As always, email or comment with any questions 🙂

Lemon Grass

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I can’t keep ANY plant alive. I honestly don’t understand it. I can keep 4 tiny humans alive, but somehow I can’t seem to keep a plant alive for longer than a week. Until my lemon grass… my mother in law read that lemon grass helps keep mosquitoes away and bought us and herself some. We kept it in the little plastic pot it comes in for a few days. I didn’t want to go out and buy new pots if this thing was just going to die anyway. So a week passed and my lemon grass was still alive! I was so proud. So we went to Home Depot and bought some bigger pots for it. We even got some “miracle grow” and put the lemon grass in the new pots. The lemon grass has been on my front porch, alive, for a few weeks now! I felt like I had really accomplished something! Then it happened… I saw my mother in laws lemon grass. Her lemon grass was so thick and full! It was growing straight up with not a single droopy piece. What on earth!? Suddenly, my lemon grass didn’t look so good and I wondered if I should just let it die and start all over. Why do we do that? How is it that I could be proud of my lemon grass for weeks and then in a split second decide it’s terrible? That’s satan’s wheelhouse guys. He loves to place things that he knows we will compare to right in front of us. That mom on Instagram who has it all together, that house on Pinterest that’s perfectly decorated, that couple on Facebook who never fight (HA!), or even something as small as lemon grass to cause a little bit of doubt. We’ve got to have the tools to fight back. The Bible tells us in Galatians 6:4 NIV that “Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else,” And yet, in our flesh, we can’t help but compare. When you find yourself comparing to what others have, do, say, or look like ask God to guard your mind. Pray for God to help you focus on what you do have. Remembering that the person you’re comparing yourself to has compared themselves to others also. When our focus is on what others have, it can’t be focused on what we have. Contentment and envy can’t live together. 

Last night my mother in law came over and I was telling her I might blog about our lemon grass when she said “Your lemon grass is still green! Mine is brown now” and I couldn’t help but chuckle. Capture the temptation to compare today! Take pride in yourself. Push Satan and his joy stealing aside in Jesus name! And remember…. 

The (lemon) grass isn’t always greener on the other side. 😉

 

Dear Griffen.

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Dear Griffen-

The day I’ve dreaded since you were born has finally come and gone. Kindergarten. I always said that Jesus was coming back before you started school because he had to know I couldn’t handle sending you! Turns out I was wrong. You’re gone. And you absolutely love it. Sending you to school brought on all kinds of emotions for me. You’re gone from our breakfast and lunch table five days a week. I don’t  hear you and your brothers laughing throughout the day anymore (or fighting 😉 ) You aren’t home to ride your bike after breakfast, or catch lizards after lunch. I’m now waking you up everyday instead of you getting to wake up on your own and come cuddle me. There are almost EIGHT hours of everyday that you spend outside of our house. Another adult is in charge of your well being from 7:50-3:15! Before sending you, my mommy heart couldn’t take all of these things. A sweet friend of mine told me to pray that you’d get the teacher you needed, and meet one good friend for the year. God is so faithful! Your teacher recently wrote me an email saying how great you were doing, and how she loved your tender heart. The fact that she knows about your tender heart just one week into school made me a little more at ease. You come home everyday talking about a new friend. The excitement in your eyes when you tell us something new you learned is such a blessing to experience. Here at home, Beckett is growing as a big brother too. He’s remembering all the things you did for him, and he’s doing them for his little brothers 🙂 So as much as I didn’t want kindergarten to come, i’ll admit that so far seeing you grow, learn, and share your light with other people isn’t half bad. I’m so proud to be your mommy! I love you, buddy. Keep shining!

Love, Your Mommy

To anyone out there who is struggling with any transition, find the joy. I did a bible study by Margaret Feinberg where she encouraged us to find “joy bombs” (which i’ve linked at the bottom of this page. It’s a great bible study, especially if you’re struggling to find your joy!) No matter your situation, look for 3 joy bombs throughout your day. For Griffen’s first day of kindergarten my joy bombs were a smooth drop off with no tears, seeing Beckett step up as a big brother, and 3:15 when I got to pick my baby boy up and hear about his day! We can always find joy if we aren’t looking for misery 🙂 Seeing how much Griffen loves kindergarten brings me joy more than anything else.

Train up a child in the way the he should go: and when he gets old, he will not depart from it.  Proverbs 22:6 KJV

 

Lifestyle session.

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As promised, this post is our images from our lifestyle photo session with the fabulous Rachel Coney! If i’m being honest, I’m not always the greatest at doing photo shoots. It can be a lot of work when you have multiple children! I always tend to over analyze how I look, how my kids are acting, and what kind of mood my husband will be in during the shoot. Lifestyle session is a different story!  It took so much stress off of me because we were all in our lounge wear just hanging out. We didn’t have to be super posed or stress about what we would wear. In fact, we were all barefoot!

Here are some of my favorites in color…

And a few black and whites, because who doesn’t love a good black and white? 😉

I hope you’ve enjoyed these, and maybe even been inspired to gather up your family and do a lifestyle photo shoot! You won’t regret it 🙂

Until next time! XOXO

Welcoming baby Lincoln!

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Our Lincoln Hays is here! We woke up the morning of August 1st and headed to the hospital for our planned induction! I must say, a planned induction was pretty nice! When we got to the hospital they already had our room ready, and our nurse came in and started asking all her necessary questions. After SEVEN tries for an IV, we finally got one. (For some reason i’m always a hard patient to get an IV on, so we halfway expected a little trouble) They drew blood, ran labs, and ordered my antibiotics. Around 9:30 in the morning, my OB came by to check on me. I was already at a 4 cm and she said it was time to break my water. Right after she broke my water I told them I was ready for an epidural. I wasn’t feeling too much pain yet, and wasn’t really interested in changing that. 😉 Not too much longer the CRNA showed up to start the epidural. Zack actually got to stay in the room and watch the process. (I made sure to tell him he wasn’t allowed to make any comments regarding needle size, say phrases like oh my goodness, or ask any questions until the epidural was complete ) The epidural took a little longer to work than they were expecting, and I had to lay flat on my back for what seemed like forever. Have you ever laid flat on your back while 9 months pregnant? Ouch. But it finally started working! Not long after it started working, I started itching everywhere. The CRNA (who was very attentive and prompt) came in and switched the kind of medicine which solved the problem! Around 1:45pm I asked the nurse to check me. I was starting to feel a little more pressure and thought maybe it was go time. She checked and I was a 7cm. Darn! At 2:00pm my OB came back and asked how everything was. I told her I really thought it was time to push, but that the nurse had just checked me. She asked if I wanted her to check me again and I said yes. She did, and said it was definitely go time! She went and got the nurses and they started breaking down the bed and getting everything they needed out. At 2:21pm our precious baby boy was born! The hospital I delivered at has started a new thing, and immediately put him on my chest for 1 hour of skin to skin. So we let everyone know he was born, but didn’t have any stats on him yet and no one was allowed back in the room until the hour was up. After the hour, they weighed him, cleaned him up a little (although they’ve now also decided that a bath before they’re 6 hours old is a bad idea apparently) gave him his shots, did his footprints, and gave him back to us. It was finally time for all my babies to meet! My sister in law came in to take pictures of everyone’s reactions. Some were more thrilled than others 😉

Mommy and Lincoln

Daddy introducing Collier and Griffen to Lincoln. They immediately loved him and wanted to hold him.

Our poor Beckett didn’t understand at first… he said he didn’t want another baby and acted like his life was over. Life is hard when you’re 3 and your nap didn’t happen because mommy was in labor. Haha! (To all mommy’s worried about how their current children will react to their future children, stop worrying! Children adapt. Beckett now loves his brother and probably already doesn’t remember life before him. 😉 )

Beckett starting to come around, and Collier trying desperately to get Lincoln to open his eyes! He kept saying “Like this baby Lincoln” and opening and closing his own eyes.

Next up were the grandparents! (and not pictured, my sister in law… who is always behind the camera. We love you Rachel!)

Our very first family photo. (Which we had to give out gum in order to get them to smile for. Whatever works people, whatever works)

We had a great rest of the day. We got moved into our overnight room, had great nurses, doctors and caregivers (including Zack’s cousin who we were lucky enough to have as our nurse for the day after delivery) and got to go home after a 24 hour stay!

I can’t wait to share our lifestyle newborn pictures with you! Stay tuned and subscribe so that you’ll be up to date on when I post 🙂

As always, thanks for reading!

 

 

 

 

What’s in my hospital bag?

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It’s that time! Packing for the hospital! Woo hoo! This is now the fourth time we are doing this, and I still feel like i’m forgetting something!

I’ll start with my Mommy bag that I had made …because mommies need new stuff too, right?

This time around, Always Discreet, Incontinence Underwear for Women, Maximum Classic Cut, Small/Medium, 32 count came recommended. Here’s to hoping there is no shame in my diaper game! Haha! I feel like it’s worth a shot because who really loves those 12 foot long pads they give you at the hospital? Not it!  I always pack travel size shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and toothpaste simply because I can pack it ahead of time without having to grab it on the way out the door. The same goes for a toothbrush, loofah, and make up. I never pack much make up…. just foundation, mascara and blush. Just enough to feel like my face isn’t naked.

For clothes for myself, I like to have loose clothing. Pack a few pair of panties, whatever kind of bra you’re most comfortable with (nursing bra, sports bra, regular bra… keeping in mind you’ll most likely have visitors) and a good pair of house shoes!  I also love a good robe! So easy to slip on and off and when I got this robe as a gift I was so excited! I think it’s from Etsy!

 

You’ll also need cash/change for vending machine purchases, snacks for your hospital room, any electronic chargers, and as a nice gesture we like to provide snacks/candy for the staff members as they’re coming in and out of our room. My pain management is in their hands, so I certain don’t want them to be hangry 😉

As for the baby bag, I got this Ju-Ju-Be Collection Be Right Back Backpack Diaper Bag, East Hampton, Coastal as a baby gift and I love it! So many pockets, yet lightweight.

When it comes to diapers don’t pack too many. The hospital will provide those. However, for knowledge sake, with previous babies i’ve had the best luck with Up & Up Diapers (Size 2 (37 Count) 12-18 lbs), Huggies Little Snugglers Baby Diapers, Size Newborn, 88 Count (Packaging May Vary) or The Honest Company – Eco-Friendly and Premium Disposable Diapers – Giraffe, Newborn Size (<10lbs.) 40 Ct. I love them all for different reason’s. We’ve never had a leak with the target diapers, they’re soft, affordable, and this year they have a new whale pattern! 🙂 Honest diapers are obviously adorable and soft. They’re a little on the expensive side and for whatever reason, the newborn size don’t have an umbilical cord cut out, so keep those things in mind when purchasing! Huggies have been great for us too! Soft, no leaks, and semi-affordable. I wish they’d do more patterns than the mickey mouse, but we’ll take what we can get! My favorite wipes are easily the Pampers Sensitive Wipes Travel Pack 56 Count (Pack of 4). These wipes are SO soft, and don’t have a super strong scent which is nice. Beckett had sensitive skin and thus, we found these and never looked back.

Much to my dismay, Beckett wouldn’t take a paci!  Griffen and Collier both loved  MAM Newborn Start Orthodontic Pacifier, Boy, 0+ Months, 2-Count (and mommy loves the cute designs of them. 🙂 ) At first I had a hard time finding paci clips that would go with the MAMs until I discovered 5 MAM Ring Button Style Pacifier Adapter (clear) – by i Craft for Less. They’re awesome! You just slip the rubber circle part around the paci and pretty much any clip will then attach!

For feeding, breastfeeding didn’t come natural for me. I went through 100 different formulas with Griffen before discovering Enfamil Gentlease Baby Formula – Powder – 21.5 oz – 4 pk. (I also use the off brand, doesn’t matter which brand as long as it says “as compared to enfamil gentlease” on the container.) My pediatrician said that the off brands go through the same testing as name brand and my boys never acted any different when switching between off brands and name brand. You’re the mommy, go with whatever you decide! Side note: If you can breast feed, I think that’s great. If you can’t… that’s great too. No judging either way here 😉 For bottles Collier was actually the picky one. We couldn’t do anything but Dr Brown’s or he would scream with gas. Dr. Brown’s Original Wide-Neck Bottle, 8 Ounce, 3-Pack were my favorite because the wide-neck made it easier to pour the formula in.  Whether breast feeding or not, this Boppy Nursing Pillow and Positioner – Bare Naked is great to have! Once my babies could hold their own bottles, I would lay them in this on the floor and let them eat. This way their head was still elevated and I didn’t worry about the fluid affecting their ears. Another thing worth mentioning, while it’s not technically “in my hospital bag” is this Baby Brezza Formula Pro One Step Food Maker… literally worth every penny. Makes the bottles warm, quickly, and with the touch of a button. You do have to make sure and clean it every night but i’m telling you… lifesaver for formula moms!

My mother in law made some baby gowns, and I had the vinyl done by the same place that I got the bag! Etsy shops are another cute place to find baby outfits.  All of my babies came home from the hospital in a single initial gown, so of course Lincoln has to also 🙂 For those times when the newborn outfit doesn’t have the built in mittens, these Carter’s Baby 3-Pack Mittens Set are great to have to avoid the baby scratching themselves!

I personally liked to have a few swaddling blankets, any “special blanket” you want them to have, and some burp clothes in the bag just in case. How adorable is that little fox lovey? And the aden + anais silky soft swaddle 3 pack, indigo are seriously soft!

Once it’s time to head home, we’ll be loading little Lincoln up in this Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 Infant Car Seat with adjustable base, Tenley (ours is a slightly different print, and called accel) I have been so impressed with Graco’s customer service, safety reviews, and durability! My infant Graco seat that I used with the other boys expired this June, so Lincoln got one of his very own! We plan to use this  MUMSON Baby Car Seat Cover Canopy and Nursing Cover Multi-use Stretchy 3 in 1 B&W Signature Stripes as the carseat cover. It’s also new to this baby so I can’t wait to try it out! I love that it’s multi purpose!

And we won’t forget to take our hospital door hanger back home with us to join Lincoln in his nursery! 🙂

Whether you’ve gained good knowledge from this post, or just enjoyed seeing all the cute baby items… i’m glad you stopped by! Maybe, just maybe, my next post will have pictures of our newest addition! It’s almost time!

Rachel Coney Photography, of course 😉 You can also check out her blog here.

 

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