I am thankful for this journey called motherhood . I have walked this path with God by my side and I am grateful for how far I've come. Raising a child alone is not for the weak but God has been faithful and has given me wisdom to do this. Through the years of feeling alone and frustrated, I can thankfully say that I am happy that God has given me the strength and grace to do this. Not by might, not by power but by his spirit . All my daughter sees is strength and perseverance. In February of this year, I saw some fluid coming from one of my breasts and I went to do an ultrasound. She told me not to worry as my results would come back okay. Deep in the back of my mind, I was worried for my child and started to beg the Lord to give me some more years to spend with her . I am thankful for life and all that the Lord has blessed me with. He has been faithful and He is taking me from glory to glory . I have seen parents who have become frustrated with their da...
Hello everyone, and welcome back to my blog! I know it’s been a while, but today I’m excited to share the things I bought for my daughter before her arrival, along with helpful tips and recommendations for new moms navigating this beautiful journey. Baby Essentials Before Arrival Bath & Hygiene Baby bath for bath time Grooming kit & aspirator Baby shampoo & baby lotion Sudocrem or Destin cream (to prevent rashes) Finger brush/manicure set Clothing & Bedding Clothes (0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months) Sleepers Crib sheets & bumper Heavy blankets Receiving blankets Baby caps Feeding Breast pump (optional) Bottles in various sizes + nipples Pacifiers or soothers Infant feeding bowl & spoon Formula (Infamil recommended by nurses) Burp cloth Diapers & Wipes Pampers newborn (buy 2 packs; babies grow fast!) Size 1 & 2 diapers in bulk Wipes (Huggies are affordable) Mobility & Comfort Stroller...