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With the addition of sweet little Kennedy to our lives, we’ve had to all adjust to a slightly different daily rhythm and I’ve had to learn to manage an even greater demand on my time and attention. We’re figuring it out over here and I just wanted to share my tips on how to juggle it all while still keeping your sanity!
Enlist the help of the older sibling. Dylan has been an amazing big brother so far and even though my time is largely taken up with taking care of Kennedy, I try to get Dylan involved as much as possible. From fetching blankets and diapers for me to reading stories aloud to her during his bedtime to stroking her hand when she’s fussy, I’ve explained it to him that taking care of his little sister is his responsibility and a very important job that he now has as a big brother. Dylan is super attentive to Kennedy and I just love how he requests to hold her the instant he sees her every day!
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| Kennedy dozing off after nursing in the Baby K’Tan wrap |
Learn to wear your baby. I absolutely love babywearing as there’s nothing better than the feel of my little squishy baby nestled up against me. The added benefit is that it’s much easier to get things done around the house as well as run errands when you have two hands free again. I also will nurse while wearing my baby and find that it makes getting out of the house so much easier as I don’t need to worry about pumping beforehand or bringing expressed milk with me. I would suggest going to a store that lets you try on different carriers and maybe gives you tips on how to wear each one (if you’re local to Dallas, I highly recommend Nappy Shoppe!). I have a few carriers and personally find that the Baby K’Tan, the Sakura Bloom Ring Sling, and the Beco Gemini are the easiest to nurse in!
Pack an awesome diaper bag. My diaper bag is loaded with all the essentials that I’ll need for both my toddler and my newborn. For me, this list includes: a swaddle blanket, an extra change of clothes, water bottles, hydration powder packs, a changing pad, baby wipes, diapers, lotion, and snacks (both for the kiddo and me!).
Get your nutrients and support your immune system. Mornings are always a rush in our house as I need to make breakfast for Dylan, nurse Kennedy, and get everyone changed and out the door for Dylan’s school. For me, I’ve found that the easiest way for me to get a healthy breakfast in is to blend up a green smoothie. My freezer is actually stocked with little ziploc bags full of pre-packaged smoothie goodies and all I have to do in the morning is dump everything into the Vitamix, add in 1 cup of milk, and then be on my way! I also take this time to take my vitamins and always include my daily dose of Ester-C. Ester-C is a unique, exclusive form of Vitamin C designed to stay in the white blood cells for up to 24-hours, providing around-the-clock immune system support. The antioxidants also fight cell-damaging free radicals while also supporting healthy skin! I like that Ester-C is specially manufactured to neutralize pH, meaning it’s non-acidic, gentle on my stomach, and I can take it first thing in the morning without any problems. I started taking extra Vitamin C supplements in my third trimester of pregnancy actually as I was trying to do everything I could to support my immune system. And now that I’m breastfeeding baby Kennedy, supporting my health is more important than ever!I picked up my bottle of Ester-C at Walmart in the supplement aisle and it’s currently on rollback! You can also join in on the social media conversation with Ester-C on their Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| I picked up my bottle of Ester-C at Walmart in the supplement aisle. |
Hands-Free + Portable Pumping. If you’re breastfeeding, I cannot recommend having a portable pumping device enough! My previous pump required that I was tied down next to the outlet but with a pump that allows me to move around, I can still get things done around the house while taking care of pumping. It’s been a lifesaver during those times I need to make dinner or clean up around the house and just don’t have the time to be strapped down for pumping!
I hope you found these tips helpful! For all my busy moms out there, how do you juggle your busy lifestyle? I’d love to hear your recommendations!
Having pre-packaged green smoothie sounds like a wonderful idea for busy mothers like yourself! And love the pictures of you with your children, so heart-warming!
Prudence
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I had the hardest time transitioning from one child to two but it looks like you're doing so with ease and taking care of yourself in the process! Supporting your immune health is definitely something that a lot of people overlook when breastfeeding but is so important! #client