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.

Tea Me, Please

Well here it goes, my very first blog post. It's a Sunday morning and I cannot seem to move away from this snuggly blanket and admiring this awesome T.J. Maxx find that holds my hot cup of tea! I am, in fact, an avid lover and consumer of tea. So much so that John has designated a few kitchen cabinets to me in support of my addiction...which aren't the most organized to say the least. I typically do the "reach and grab" on the daily, where I just reach into the cabinet and grab whatever my hand lands on first (who doesn't like to start their day off with a surprise, right?).

My mom has always been a tea drinker, so my love of such a thing began quite early in my day. When John and I first found out we were expecting I was terrified to eat or drink many of my favorite things. Tea being one of them! I was hearing from so many sources the dangers of caffeine intake while pregnant, so my usual 3-4 cups of green tea a day got put to an end, quick. John, clearly aware of my withdrawals due to being a cranky beast, ended up ordering me 25 packages of herbal tea from Teavana. Of course, I began hearing how many herbal teas are not safe during pregnancy either, what the! Being gullible to all that I heard (this is my first rodeo growing a human), I immediately avoided all the deliciousness he had just purchased. I was a mess, really, I resorted to hot water and lemon which is soothing and tasty, but...not tea.

It wasn't until my first appointment with our absolutely wonderful baby doctor that I began drinking tea again, a whole 8 weeks! She basically giggled at me when I told her of my distress. Yes, there are many dos and don'ts when growing a precious human, but my beloved tea is just fine in moderation...and even serves some benefit to my little babe! Below you'll find my top 10 favorite teas and links to purchase them. :)