After all the advice, no one told me about these. I knew some of these existed to some degree, but I didn’t know that they’d actually come in handy! Forget what you’ve read – I go beyond the basics and get straight to the good stuff: the must-haves for first-time moms!

Thankfully, things start to get a little easier at this stage. However, there are still some things to keep an eye out for the next few months before having your baby.

They say that the first few months parenting a newborn are all about happiness, check-ups, introductions, sleep deprivation, stress, and time management. It’s a good, hard time

First, I want to start this post by saying CONGRATULATIONS! If you are reading this you are most likely in your first trimester of pregnancy and that is a very exciting place to be! This is a list of 13 things that really helped me out in my first trimester.

When I was pregnant, I spent so much time looking at the different registry programs to find the one I liked most. And I didn’t want to jump straight to Babies ‘R’ Us. Since I took a lot of time figuring everything out, I thought it would be helpful to summarize my findings for everyone else’s benefit!

The idea of going to the hospital and coming home with a brand spanking new baby actually starts to feel real. You have finally made it to the ‘it could be any day now’ phase of pregnancy. But what should you pack for the hospital to make your stay as comfortable as possible?

New moms can feel overwhelmed by all of the things they need to do before the baby arrives. One of those overwhelming things is to make the perfect nursery and to stock up on certain items before the baby arrives. But there’s something missing.

Jared and I had a running to-do list that we shared through our Google account. This allowed us to both add things to the list, discuss certain items, and check off items as we went along. We both like to be over prepared for most things in life, so using Google Docs was a great tool for us to feel prepared for Aiden. Here’s what is on my third trimester to-do list!

This list of newborn essentials is designed to be the complete list of everyday, must-have items for new moms. And almost all of these items were also used daily by me as a new mom. So, whether you’re putting together your registry or trying to figure out what you really need for baby: this list will walk you through what you need along with specific product recommendations.

When I became pregnant with Baby Woz, I had NO IDEA what I was going to need for baby. I don’t think I had ever done so much research in my life. However, I’m thankful for family and Pinterest for giving me pointers. After Baby Woz turned two, I felt confident that I could put together a simple and minimalist baby registry to give the same helpful information to other new moms, along with the experience I’ve gained in figuring out what is truly essential for baby. So, here’s my minimalist baby essentials checklist that will show you what you REALLY need for baby.

This baby registry checklist is designed to simplify creating your baby registry. It focuses on the essentials so that you can make sure you’ll use and love what’s on your registry.

Whether it’s a complete surprise or you’ve waited for this baby for a long time, this is a life-changing moment.

And it can be a scary one.

I’m sharing a helpful list of things to prepare for and make sure your first trimester goes smoothly so you can get all the rest you need. And if you don’t have time to read this post, you can pin it and read it for later!

Know the shocking early symptoms of pregnancy and how to manage them. What is normal and what to watch out for!