More invaluable tools for a new mum..

Muslin wraps, as you can later them for swaddling, use them for burping etc.. Can't get enough of these!

Cloth Nappies for the change table and a couple in the nappy bag for 'oops' moments..These are brilliant! (Stella and I play 'nappy wars' where sometimes she manages to get the 1 up by wetting in between nappies, but I just laugh, and change the cloth nappy, which catches it before it goes everywhere.. She is currently winning nappy wars.. 8-4).

Love to Dream Swaddle's- 

As u can see, she loves them! I still wrap her tightly with a muslin or blanket over the top for sleep, but these are brilliant as they are lightweight, breathable and easy to open for nappy changes without disturbing her too much, as opposed to onesy/babygro type suits with all their press studs etc..

Huggies newborn nappies with their 'blue/yellow indicator line' are a Godsend as well, they show me clearly whether she has a wet nappy or not from the OUTSIDE very quickly, although at 3 weeks, I am a pro now at knowing, it helps to reassure me still, but in the first week they were invaluable! (They are quite small though, so don't buy too many bulk packs.. I'm just about to finish bulk pack number 2 and thinking I might have to move her up to infants already!)

A decent ear thermometer and a room thermometer both put me at ease.. I caught a cold after being in the hospital air con, and so did Stella, but knowing I can take her temp without disturbing her too much has helped me to know that she is OK, and learn how to dress/wrap for the yo yo weather we are having. 

More tips to come! xx

Lifesaving Tools for New Mums

So these are the invaluable tools I have been given or found and they are seriously saving my life.. And sanity!

Post Pregnancy.. The Days of Bliss

My beautiful daughter came into this world a week ago, and I cannot even begin to describe the extreme emotions I have felt this week, joy, fear, protective instincts, overwhelming love, wonder and awe.. The primal instincts that took over in my last week of pregnancy, during labour and now post natally are incredible to say the least! 

The past week I have formed an extremely close bond with Stella and have a very healthy, calm, relaxed and happy baby, and I am also doing wonderfully well, with a few ups and downs, but minimal downs due to the extremely tight support from a very close network of friends, family, my amazing Doula, the wonderful midwives at Royal Hospital for Women, particularly Prue from Avoca Group Practice and special mention to Sally, Ann and Suzanne on the Post Natal (Oxford) Ward, who assisted me in learning how to best meet my baby's needs, but allowed me the privacy, and ability to bond solely with my gorgeous girl.