This kid is the definition of a mother's dream, except of course when he is throwing himself head first off of furniture. In that case, he is a mother's heart attack. Mason is cruising like a maniac, climbing on top of everything (and even into his water table), standing on his own and surprising himself, climbing up the stairs 12 times in a row and making both of us out of breath, and taking his few first steps. He sure is keeping his mama on … [Read more...]
Doctor Mommy, MD’s 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks!
Last year, I was pregnant at this time - so I didn't get to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale because I was growing by the minute. (Okay, I got a pair of booties but that's it!) This year, I couldn't wait for the sale to start and I finally got my shipment this week! Below are my top picks for mama, home, and baby! I couldn't resist getting matching Nike's for me and Mason! Let me know what you ended up … [Read more...]
How the LifeVac Eased My Mind
A little after Mason turned 6 months old, we started feeding him solid foods. As an anxious first time mama, I couldn’t stop worrying about what would happen if he choked. Of course, as a Family Medicine physician, I have been trained in just about every life saving technique there is. So WHY was I still so nervous? As morbid as it is, I actually ran through a choking scenario in my head. I wanted to be as prepared as I could if the … [Read more...]
Why I Think the SNOO is Priceless
When I was pregnant with Mason I spent HOURS researching everything from swaddles, to baby monitors, and even diaper creams! I was so excited for our little man to arrive, and as any mama does, I wanted the best for him. When I heard about the SNOO I was very intrigued and slightly skeptical. I was already familiar with the mind behind the SNOO, Dr. Harvey Karp. He is the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block, which was so good I made both … [Read more...]
Top Baby Registry Must Haves
Registering for your baby can be super overwhelming as there are about 532,346,290 different baby items out there! This is a short list of my absolute favorite items we registered for, which will hopefully give you a little inspiration when starting your registry! As a disclaimer, I am an affiliate for both Amazon and The Honest Co., so if you make any purchases through my links, I may get a commission from these companies. If … [Read more...]