While preparing for Wyatt's arrival, I found Etsy to be a true gold mine - for nursery decorations, baby shower prep, thank you notes and everything in between! These are some of my favorite purchases, many of which would be perfect for a unique shower gift. Baby photoshoot props Like all new moms, I wanted to document every last milestone of my baby's journey. Of course, I needed the right props to do so! For baby A's newborn photoshoot (so bougie), I ordered sweet little hats from ... View the Post
newborn checklist: nursing essentials
I managed to fall and break my wrist just a few days before Wyatt's due date, meaning I had to deliver him with one mangled arm in a sling and undergo surgery two days later. I was restricted from holding anything over 5 lbs for weeks after surgery, making breastfeeding a proper ordeal for his first month. The injury aside, I was shocked to learn that breastfeeding can be one of the most challenging parts of new motherhood, with latching and supply issues common among all of my friends. I ... View the Post
decorating our nursery
Decorating Wyatt’s nursery was one of my favorite projects ever – Tom may have called me “possessed” on a few occasions as my nesting instinct kicked into high gear. Not only did I want a relaxing, beautiful space for our baby, but I wanted it to be as functional as possible, and I didn't want to break the bank on pieces that he would quickly outgrow. Furniture. When we moved from the city to Marin, I decided to repurpose our white Pottery Barn bedroom furniture (some ... View the Post
traveling with baby
Tom and I recently took Baby A on his first cross-country trip, and we sure learned a lot from the experience! We were once the types to only bring carry-ons, regardless of the length of the trip - needless to say, traveling with baby was quite the adjustment! As we live across the country from our families in Boston, I knew we'd have to have the right products to travel well (and often) with our new friend. These are my top recommendations (note: he is just 3 months so not all will be ... View the Post
newborn checklist: the monitor
I found the baby monitor search to be one of the most anxiety-inducing purchases for baby - I have never seen a product category so universally reviled! I was completely stumped when nearly every product I read about averaged 3 stars in Amazon reviews. Here I will try to break all the key considerations down for you and narrow the field - but be warned that this is not a one-size-fits-all category. The first question you need to answer is: Do you want a) a dedicated monitor (meaning it is not ... View the Post
