Embracing and Overcoming all Phases of Motherhood
It is not a matter of if, but a matter of when pregnancy fatigue and exhaustion will set in. Ugh, the never ending exhaustion no matter how much rest or sleep we get. But, why do we even feel like that in the first place? Why do we experience pregnancy fatigue and exhaustion? Every woman experiences a different degree of… Read More
After giving birth to my first child I learned the hard way how imperative it is to have a postpartum care kit. When my second child came around, I knew exactly what I needed to have readily available for a faster postpartum recovery. As a surgical nurse, I have used many postpartum recovery products throughout my career. However, as a… Read More
With parenting comes the inevitable and overwhelming feeling of constant worry. So, having a go to prayer to pray over your children serves as an immediate antidote to that innate fear. We begin to worry about the safety and well-being of our children from the moment we learn about their existence in our body. This prayer enables us to put our parental… Read More
It is likely that most moms only get to experience being either a working mom or a stay at home mom in their early motherhood journey. In turn, it leaves many moms wondering if they could in fact switch roles what would be the differences and challenges between a working mom vs a stay at home mom. Well, as I… Read More
It seems more important than ever to acquire and apply mindful parenting practices to our everyday lives. In a world crowded with noise, deadlines, and technology our children are swamped with these same pollutants. With the only difference that they depend on us and our coping techniques to show them the way. We must be diligent and ensure we are… Read More
Pacifier weaning isn’t something we necessary look forward to as parents. After all pacifiers serve as a soothing, scream-fest remedy to most of out little ones. However, the pacifier comfort must come to an end and we must figure out a way to do so without scaring them forever. Okay, just kidding! They will be totally fine, and chances are… Read More
Breastfeeding stories are meant to inspire and motivate you to breastfeed successfully. After all, “breast is best”, right? Well, depends. Listening and reading about other moms breastfeeding stories helps you understand the immense emotional and physical investment that goes in to this rewarding yet challenging phase of motherhood. But what’s more, it teaches you a humble lesson of compassion, empathy,… Read More
Breastfeeding tips for new moms are all over the internet. However, breastfeeding tips for new moms that leave everything on the table without making you feel judged or pressured to breastfeed, are far in between. Breastfeeding… the most natural and most beautiful thing in the world!” Yeah! Until it isn’t. Breastfeeding is hard. It takes time and patience to develop… Read More
One of the most consuming thoughts during pregnancy are thinking about labor and wondering “what to expect after giving birth”. So, the time has come. You have waited what seemed like a lifetime to meet your precious little baby. Congratulations, mama! You did it. Now, it is when it all really begins. Your motherhood journey. With all the ups, the… Read More
Welcome to Lovely Momhood!
My name is Nataly. I am a child of God, a wife to an amazing man, the mom of two beautiful children, a registered nurse, an author, and the blogger behind Lovely Momhood and Love and Paper flowers.... Read More…