A collection of all of the advice and tricks that would have helped me when I was having my first baby and navigating my first postpartum experience two years ago.
A Cheat Sheet for First-Time Moms
5 Things I Would Say to Someone Who Has Suffered an Early Miscarriage
Trying to comfort someone in this situation is so difficult. Having been on both sides of it now, I have a few thoughts to share with you.
Items I Bought for Baby #2 That I Wish I Would Have Had for Baby #1
When I had my first baby, I did the best I could to be prepared, but not to buy items that wouldn't get used. I did decently, but when I found out I was expecting my second baby, I knew there were some additional purchases I would be making.
How My Second Pregnancy Was Different From My First
I thought it would be fun and interesting to look back at my pregnancy journal from my first pregnancy and compare it trimester-by-trimester to my second pregnancy! I didn't expect things to be so different, but there were definitely huge distinctions between the two!
Della’s Birth Story
Della was born at 6:20 pm on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, six days after her estimated due date. I absolutely love talking about pregnancy and birth, both mine and other people's. This labor and delivery was also vastly different that my first, so I just had to add it to the blog.
Mockingbird Single Stroller Review
When we found out we were expecting Baby Merrell #2, we knew we would need to upgrade from our trusty jogging stroller to a double stroller. We purchased the Mockingbird Single-to-Double stroller to be just that! This review covers the stroller in the single child capacity.
10 Things I’ve Done To Prepare for Postpartum as a Second Time Mom
Wondering what you should do to prepare for those first weeks and months after you give birth? I've done it once before and I've got lots and tips and advice that I am implementing myself this second time around.
Postpartum Essentials You Probably Haven’t Thought Of
Everyone knows the basic supplies you need for the postpartum period: mesh underwear and giant pads. But here are a few things you may not have thought about, but that are essential to an easier and more relaxed after-birth recovery.
Second Time Mom Maternity Must-Haves
Want to know what my absolute must-have items are for pregnancy as a second time mom? I've rounded them all up for you in this blog post!
What I Packed in My Hospital Bag as a Second Time Mom
Baby Merrell #2 is due in about six weeks and I optimistically have my bag packed and ready to go,hoping that this baby decides to come early (rather than his/her older brother...who was eight days late). Having done this once before, I packed very differently for this baby in comparison to my first delivery.
BARREL OF MERRELL'S 