What New Parents Don't Need

I am having baby #3 and I am NO expert BUT I like to think I have some good advice and enough experience to share with Parents-to-be. 

Gadgets New Babies Do Not Need:

*Scented Wipes: Babies skin are so sensitive that there really isn't a need for scented anything to touch their bodies. 

* Footless Sleepers: I never understood this concept. Babies feet don't sweat like us. Our goal is to keep them warm and cozy and footless sleepers just means you have to make sure they keep their socks on through the night. 

*Teddy Bears: Save them for when they are older. It's not safe to have them in their crib and they can't hold anything until they are a couple of months old so wait until then. 

*Jeans: Ever see a new baby wearing jeans? Very awkward and not comfortable. In time you can dress them up to look like little people but for now when you dress a new baby think comfort comfort comfort is what I feel it's all about. 

Again being a mom third time around doesn't make me an EXPERT but I did want to share some tips!

Focus on the Future

"Stop nurturing the memories of the past and focus on the future!"

We tend to hold on to things that has ALREADY happened to us. Let them go. I know it's hard trust me. But when you waste so much time focusing on the past the present passes right by you. Let it go and move forward. Focus on a better future. Focus on what mistakes you do not want to repeat and cherish the present moment. 

Your Children's Happiness

It doesn't matter how much money you have or how big your house is. At the end of the day as long as your kids are happy than you know you're doing something right. You can't put a price on that. 

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

I don't know what it is about being pregnant that makes me more edgy. I mean I let some of the smallest things bother me. 

The crazy thing is some things will never change and you have to accept it. I have come across some selfish people and feel like they can be changed but they can't. 

I have learned some people really only do care about themselves and its not our job to have them act another way. 

I always try to give someone the benefit of the doubt but then it backfires. So to protect yourself let go of those who make your blood boil. Avoid those who care only for themselves and don't sweat things you can't change. 

You are in control of you and yourself only. No one will ever love you like you. No one will change until they want to change. 

Oh Baby Baby Baby

To my great, unexpected, unplanned surprise the stomach virus that " never went away" was really signs of my body telling me I was Pregnant with baby #3.

I am still in shock. The baby is due in August. I feel like it will be our boy but to be honest I am so in love with my daughters that I would be just as happy if it was a girl. 

My first two babies were planned so to be 3 months pregnant without planning it sure is taking me by surprise. My baby just turned 11 months so will be kindof nice to have then grow up together so close in age. My oldest is 5 and helps our sooo much that I know she will be great with the baby. 

Life sure is funny and unpredictable. 

But like any other event that has taken place over the last couple of years, I have learned that you need to take the good in every situation and keep moving forward!