Hi y’all! We welcomed our sweet Kenna one week ago and have been in newborn bliss, which is a mix of cuddles, exhaustion, dirty diapers, sore boobs, stretching ourselves between all 3 kids and all of the fun things postpartum healing come with. WE ARE SO BLESSED THOUGH and wouldn’t change any of it. Below is some information from our sweet Kenna’s birth for background information to the round-up of all the products we’ve used in the first week of having a newborn. Remember, the first week doesn’t require much since the baby either eats, sleeps, pees or poops. Having your space prepared and ready with products, such as nipple…
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10+ Things I Love for Pregnancy
Hi y’all! I’m currently 23 weeks pregnant (!!!!) and figured that it was a perfect time to jot down some of my favorite things for pregnancy. Enjoy 💛 Pregnancy Things I Love Rest Sound Machine: this does wonders for sleep regardless of being pregnant or not 😉 the one I linked (Hatch Restore) includes sounds, meditation, alarms and night light. There is also this more affordable option from the same brand. Pregnancy Pillow: talk about the coziest sleep ever! Pregnancy pillows help with pregnancy aches, propping your leg and supporting the belly. Foot Massager: again, we had this before I was pregnant but I ESPECIALLY love it while I’m growing…
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Trip to Sedona | 4-Day Itinerary
Hi, y’all! Bryan and I took a babymoon + 30th birthday celebration trip to Sedona, Arizona Friday through Tuesday the weekend before Thanksgiving. You know how sometimes vacations aren’t relaxing?? This one was 100% relax and recharge. Oh and the weather during November there is BEAUTIFUL – cool, crisp and sunny. Keep reading for what we did each day 🙂 OUR TRIP Friday We flew into Phoenix early afternoon and grabbed a bite at The Vig. They had a scenic patio with greenery all around and a variety of seating available. The food was delicious and I’m sure the cocktails are great too (I was 12 weeks pregnant so I…
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Weekend Roundup: One Last Christmas, Our Menu + Things I’m Loving
Hi y’all, Well, we’re only 11 days into 2021 and things are already tense in the nation. I’m praying that our leaders and neighbors are able to find peace sooner than later and stop tearing each other apart. Tonight I’m reading and basing my prayers from these Bible verses: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – praying for humility 1 Timothy 2:1-5 – praying for our nation’s people Romans 13:1 – praying that we seek God’s authority first Proverbs 14:34 – praying to seek righteousness Ephesians 4:31-32 – praying that we rid anger and wickedness My walk with Christ hasn’t been a long one but every day I work to get a little…
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Weekend Roundup: Bowling with Toddlers + Things I’m Eyeing
Hi y’all! Hope you had a great weekend and all of your Christmas errands are done. That might be wishful thinking though 😆 I still have to wrap allll the things so I’ll be up late a couple nights this week doing that 🙃 Yesterday we hung out at home, introduced Emmett to the Grinch (she is in loooove with the animated one! I recorded it on Hulu) and went bowling with family. Y’ALL. Bowling with toddlers is a nuthouse lol! They were running every direction, crawling in front of people trying to bowl, jumping on the benches… basically, they were a circus all on their own #LordHelpUs Here are…
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Monday Mingle: Weekend Recap + Two Nursing-Friendly Sweaters
Hi, y’all! Hope you had a great weekend and your Monday is going well! I just finished catching up with a sorority sister that came to meet little Kaiser. Gosh, I miss regular socializing. We both talked about how we felt like terrible friends because we literally hadn’t hung out… or even talked… all year. BUT that’s 2020 for ya and something most people can relate to. I think?! This weekend was special because we got to meet the kids’ baby girl cousin, Rose Emersyn! I couldn’t believe the difference between 6-week-old Kaiser and 4-day-old Rose. Talk about bittersweet! I’m so excited to see Kaiser meet all of his milestones…
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Kaiser’s Newborn Photos + Postpartum Must-Haves
Hi, y’all! We’ve officially had Kaiser home for over a month and talk about a whirlwind. There have been so many transitions, memories mad and photos taken (🤣 I can’t even tell you how many I have of him sleeping). Here’s how the Kaase fam has been adjusting, postpartum items that saved me and Kaiser’s newborn photos! Adjusting to Two Everyone’s roles have changed and that change comes with joy, stress and love all bundled up together. Emmett has done a pretty good job taking on the big sister role! My favorite moments by far are when she’s helping me take care of him. She sprints to me anytime she…
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Baby Kaiser’s Birth Story + Tips for Mothering 2 Under 2!
Hi, y’all! Kaiser has been home just over a week and he has been an absolute DREAM. He’s pretty much on a rotating schedule of sleeping, feeding, pooping and repeat! Today I’m here to share baby Kai’s birth story along with some tips y’all gave me for adjusting to mothering 2 🖤 Kaiser’s Birth Story I scheduled an induction mainly because Emmett was born a BIG baby – 9 lbs. 9 oz. when I was 40 weeks! So, this induction was scheduled for 39 weeks in hopes that he might be a little bit smaller (lol joke was on me – he was over 9 pounds too). Another reason we…
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Sharing My Third Trimester Bumpdate + The Sweetest Beach Maternity Photos
Hi, y’all! I’m towards the end of the third trimester and so excited to be sharing my last bumpdate with you! AND MY MATERNITY PHOTOS! THIRD TRIMESTER BUMPDATE NAME: Kaiser Wayne Kaase! HOW FAR ALONG: currently 37 weeks and 3 days DUE DATE: September 29th I have an induction scheduled for September 23rd HOW MAMA IS FEELING: Overall – GREAT! I’m beyond ready for Kaiser to be here and I’m just about over being pregnant. I love pregnancy and I’m thankful for it. BUT everything has just gotten very uncomfortable lately and I’m ready for the next stage! BIGGEST STRUGGLE: Pelvic pains at night. I get up at least 3…
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Here Comes Baby Kaiser – This Is Everything in My Hospital Bag!
Hi, y’all! It’s that time again – we officially packed up our hospital bag. I pretty much based this list off what I *actually* used from when I delivered Emmett. Click here to see my first hospital bag packing list! When I was planning my list for this time around, I viewed the stay as a “weekend getaway” and also checked out other blogs with hospital bag packing lists for ideas. At the end of the day I needed the same stuff that I always pack – clothes, shower items, makeup, shoes, wallet, phone and charger. Of course, I also had to pack for Kaiser but it’s really not THAT…
