032: The First Six Months with Two Kids

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Raising one child is beyond busy, but add another into the mix and things get a little more hectic. Balancing schedules, sleep, breastfeeding, emotions, and our role as parents is a lot to consider and to figure out in the moment.

Every day I am learning something new about myself and my kids and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Life with two little people has been the most incredibly rewarding (and often challenging) gift, and I am so grateful to be their mama.

Highlights from this episode:

Sarelle meets Hayden for the first time
Our newborn photoshoot at home
Family support during postpartum recovery
My breastfeeding experience with a newborn & toddler
Finding solutions to deal with baby spitting up
Tandem feeding + future plans for weaning Sarelle
Look into why your baby is spitting up
Our co-sleeping (aka bed-sharing) experience
Why we are transitioning to a Montessori floor bed instead of a crib
Our approach to naps and being flexible with routines
Parent present approach to Sarelle’s sleep challenges
Battling daycare viruses + the challenges of being sick with kids
Supplement recommendations for babies & toddlers to boost their immune system
Be mindful of baby’s development when using bouncers, exersaucers, and more
Hayden’s transition to a high chair
Managing toddler emotions + update on Sarelle’s development
Grateful for the sweet moments
Our family of 4 morning routine
Finding balance as busy parents
The Montessori approach to practical life
My mental & physical health update
Castor oil treatments for postpartum hair loss
The benefits of having 2 kids close in age

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