Modern Wrap Goodness

Bubs and I were oh so lucky enough to have been chosen to be featured in Modern Wrap's Modern Motherhood series (#MWModernMotherhood on Instagram!). I've said it 100 times over and I'll say it again, baby wearing has been a lovely little dream. I get to get things done around the house and snuggle Finn simultaneously...win! Plus, it's been said that wearing your babe helps with their cognition as there's more opportunity to interact in the environment around them...double win. Modern Wrap is a line that carries wraps, nursing/car seat covers, + swaddling blankets. The fabrics/patterns these items come in are (modern) and gorgeous...really. We love the bit of stretch in the fabric as it allows little man to be snug but comfortable when I'm wearing him. We chose the color natural for the classic carrier wrap, a black + white stripe for the swaddle blanket, and marbled grey for the nursing wrap. Below you'll find the answers to some questions Modern Wrap wanted to know about us regarding this new adventure into parenthood:

What has motherhood taught you?

-Motherhood has taught me to be present in the moment. To be mindful and to soak in the beauty of my every breath that is spent with my little. It’s taught me that there really is a form of love so unconditional that it aches. It’s taught me to toss comparison out the window, to rock the scent of spit-up, and to leave the dishes in the sink, because these moments are precious and father time certainly isn’t going to slow down for us.

What do you want most for your child?

-As a new mother naturally I should say I want the world for him.  But really, I want for him to be both a compassionate and passionate little soul. To believe in and stay true to himself despite a world that will constantly challenge that.  To grow in an environment in which he knows how incredibly loved he is. To experience happiness in whatever form it may come, and to have an admirable, wild imagination that never fades.

If you breastfeed your baby, what was the biggest challenge you experienced with breastfeeding? How did you overcome it?

-Breastfeeding is not for wimps, I’ll certainly say that. Initially my little guy latched and took to it like a champ, but shortly after my breasts became so engorged that it was nearly impossible for him to latch on which led to a lot of frustration and crying on both ends. I was so overwhelmed emotionally and actually questioned my ability to continue breastfeeding him. But, by practicing patience and mindfulness on top of having plenty of “nurse-in” days, I’m happy to say we overcame the days of struggle. Feedings now are such a moment of peace and magic for us, I’m so happy I stuck with it.

How have things changed between you and your husband/partner since you became a mother?

-I didn’t think it was possible to have any stronger of a relationship with my husband before our baby, but I was wrong. Our relationship has gone far beyond just a partnership; we’re a team in this whole parenthood adventure. If I’m exhausted one day (notably by putting something in the refrigerator that doesn’t belong there) he’s there to take charge when I’m lacking, and vice versa. Our alone time is slim to none these days but my love for him is undeniably deeper. There’s just something about co-creating a human being with someone…we wouldn’t change a thing about this change!

I LOVE how you can use the nursing wrap as a car seat cover as well.

 (Photos by the lovely Dana G Photography: www.danagphoto.com)

 xoxo

Kelsey