2bmom

In our new home we transformed the formal living room into a play room for the kids and transformed the formal dining room into an office for Joe and I. I love both of these spaces but they are right beside each other separated only by a doorway. While I love for Jude to visit…

The first few weeks of nursing Jude was a lot more work than I ever imagined. I thought nursing my baby would be natural for both me and the baby. Boy was I wrong. We had latching problems, milk supply issues, mastitis and just a lot of general pain. But with the advice of some…

Shopping for a baby due mid-spring is sometimes a challenge. In North Carolina the weather is very temperamental and can change from extremely hot to freezing all in the same week. I don’t know if I should buy warmer clothes or cooler clothes for the baby. But now SwaddleDesigns offers a new set the SwaddleDuo….

Babies love to bounce. When Jude was little I always wanted to get an infant activity center for him but our previous home had no room for such an item. Now that we have a bigger place I thought I would spoil baby 2 a little with the Bright Starts Bounce-a-Bout. The Bounce-a-Bout Features:  Ladybug…

While I already have a good number of baby blankets from when Jude was little I wanted something special for Baby 2. I love super soft blankets which is what I absolutely love about our new luxury baby blanket from Rock’n Baby Boutique. I was able to select the specific pattern and colors I liked…

One of the biggest frustrations I had after Jude’s birth was finding the time to take a shower. I would often try to wait until he was asleep but found myself constantly peaking my head from behind the curtain to listen for his cry. When nap-time rolled around there was always a decision to be…

Before Jude was born I swore I would never us a pacifier. About one week later he was happily using a pacifier and I was thrilled to get little break from the constant nursing and crying. So this time around I am going to be prepared with an arsenal of pacifiers for Baby 2.  I…

As soon as you remove that diaper from your newborn baby boy be prepared to get peed on. Little boys are like a fountain when exposed. When Jude was born we experienced many pee pee surprises. This time we are going to be prepared for Baby Boy 2. Beba Bean Pee-pee Teepees are a quick,…

Baby 2 is due the beginning of June. The beginning of summer. Hot, hot North Carolina summers.  While I like the idea of swaddling my newborn baby the thought of wrapping baby in a warm blank midsummer makes me sweat. That is why I love Aden + Anais’ muslin swaddling blankets. The fabric’s light, open…

Baby’s are irresistible, especially to little old ladies in the store. They want to touch and cuddle your new little one. Unfortunately, babies aren’t born with the same immunities we have so it’s important that strangers keep their germs to themselves. Also, who likes strangers touching their baby? Mama Bear Kind Signs, are signs that…

With only a few weeks until the arrival of baby 2 we are trying to explain and prepare Jude about becoming a big brother. I have been shopping for a baby doll to help teach him how to care for and treat the new baby but I’d only been able to find all pink, girl…