#being mama

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Recommendations

Thanks to the weather getting warmer here, we (read: Baby C) are itching to be outside constantly. We are going on walks, splashing in puddles, and learning to NOT bolt into the street.

The weather has also made me long for my running days. I’m facing two new challenges that I didn’t have when I was last running regularly: I’ve had two babies in 16.5 months, and I’m still breastfeeding on​e of them. I needed a super supportive sports bra pre-kiddos; now I REALLY need one. Whatcha got, Tumblr? Bonus points if it would take break the bank since I also need to get new shoes because my feet for bigger…

@thrivingandwine (because you know fitnessy people 😉)

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I don’t know why but I feel like I should leave this video here for G when she’s older. So many things. 

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Self Care Reminders That Should Be No-Brainers But Aren't Because I Have a Newborn

1. Feeling bad? DRINK SOME WATER! What was enough before is not enough now because Peanut is nursing every 1.5-2 hours. 2. A shower makes a world of difference. 3. Two uninterrupted hours of sleep solves a lot of things. Don't be afraid to hand the baby off to sleep. 4. You feel better when the TV isn't on every time you nurse. My brain appreciated doing something other than zoning out, so I should be better about turning it off during the day. 5. Talk to someone when things are hard. It is cathartic and makes things see less hard. At the very least, someone else knows about the hardness. 6. Hardest one last: it's okay to ask for help.

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Don't Mind Me

Just feeling all the feels and having all the regrets during our 3 a.m. nursing session...

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I swear that Peanut is on the verge of laughing; at the very least, she is becoming more vocal and expressing her delight over windows, lights, her star mobile, her brother, and snuggling into Mama's neck through the sounds she makes. This plus her first smiles are doing this sick mama's heart good.

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Someone wants his hair to be just like Mama's...

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More Duct Nonsense

I think the clog has passed or is almost gone. My question is how long should I keep starting on that side? Thanks to @xoxb, @sarahbethlibrarian, and @thrivingandwine for all their help!

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Mom Reality

When you have an awful sinus infection but are still going to a movie with your husband because your parents are babysitting, and there is no way you are forgoing a date night!