A New Mommy Blog
With our first child, we did not have a baby shower. It was the beginning of COVID and it honestly never crossed our minds. However, with this pregnancy and no COVID I really wanted to have a baby shower or baby “sprinkle” (basically a more low key shower). Who doesn’t want an excuse to throw …
With my first pregnancy with Isabella I did not have a maternity photoshoot. It was the beginning of COVID, and, to be honest, I was not so aware of maternity photoshoots. However, in the time between my first pregnancy and second, I realized that I really wanted maternity photos professionally taken. This is our last …
In this post, I want to share my journey with breastfeeding, pumping and ultimately switching to formula. The question of whether you should breastfeed or bottle feed is an incredibly personal one. I hope that as more mothers like myself share their experiences, we can begin to relieve some of the shame and guilt inherent …
I have always loved Etsy, but since having a baby and being on lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, I have ordered from Etsy more than ever. It feels good to support small businesses during these challenging times, plus, you can find the most beautiful handmade and unique treasures on Etsy. Read below for my top …
JC and I moved into a new apartment in Prenzlauer Berg a few months before my due date. We were incredibly excited about the new apartment. It was in our favorite neighborhood of Berlin, with plenty of cute shops and restaurants nearby. It also happens to be the baby epicenter of Berlin. Everyone in Prenzlauer …
So you are pregnant! Congratulations! You live in Germany? Amazing, you have access to so many great benefits available to parents, mainly for free (yes, FREE). However, navigating all the paperwork and timelines can be tricky, especially as you physically and mentally prepare to give birth. That’s why I have prepared this timeline of how …
Having a baby in Germany? Planning on taking parental leave? Then you will need to apply for the Elterngeld and Kindergeld. The Germans love a paper trail as all expats living in Germany know all too well. And that paper trail only increases tenfold when having a baby. It is easy to become overwhelmed by …
Congratulations! You have given birth to your baby and the two of you are now out of the hospital and adjusting to life at home. You want to freeze time and remember these moments forever. A newborn photoshoot is the perfect way to immortalize your little one in his or her first weeks of life. …