Daycare Pack List

Hi friends, It has been a while since I have written. I enjoyed a short summer break with my baby and it was so wonderful. I tried my best to soak in every second.

This week, Aubrey will start daycare for the first time. Lance has been dropping him every morning because it is closest to his office. That has also been good for me because sometimes I feel like my heart can’t handle it. Hitting milestones over here!

As a working mom, I am now getting acclimated to the daycare world and learned quickly what we needed to send with Aubrey. I have compiled a list of cool ideas and must-haves that I learned from friends, such as the bottle labels, which have been super helpful.

Enjoy!

Daily Bag

• Stuffed toy for nap time

• Bibs

• Bottles, cups ( all labeled) see below

• Food and snacks if necessary

• Eating Utinsels if nesssary

Monthly Bag

• Diapers (large container)

• Wipes (large container)

• Formula

• Spare pacifier (if they take it)

• Extra clothing for accidents

• Bibs

• Bedding if needed

• Medications (if permitted)- Aubrey takes Motrin for teething

What's in my Hospital Bag

Hey gals! We only have about 5 weeks left until we meet our baby boy! Yep, I said it, 5 weeks!!!

It just doesn’t seem real. I am kind of sad that this chapter of our lives are closing but also extremely ready to start the next at the same time. I’ve been busy packing hospital bags, writing thank you notes, and putting the finishing touches on the nursery. I feel like there so much to do and so little time. Better get to work!!

I’ve read other blogs, and researched a lot of hospital bag ideas, so I thought i would share with y’all today what I have packed up so far…

(Outfits are based on Baby Boy, but there are many more color options for each wardrobe piece linked)

From my closet to yours, thanks for stopping by.

-Morrell

My Maternity Must-Haves

Hi Friends! I know I’ve been a little MIA lately on the blog, but hey we’ve got a baby to prepare for! I am writing this as I am getting a killer headache and a little dizzy, but I’m going to power through.

I am by no means an expert on the momma front, but I thought I would share some items that have kept me sane and on track these past 7 months. I don’t know what I would have done without your recommendations on Instagram.

Thank you!

Most of these products, I’ve used and lived by! I’m going to highlight my favorites.

1. Assets by Spanx Women's Micro Shaping Convertible Strap Slip - To smooth the bump

2. Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bars - the only thing I use to clean my face and take off make-up, and it’s safe!

3. Edible Cookie Dough - This comes in Nestle too and it’s perfectly dangerous when quenching your cravings. ;)

4. Lance Toast Chee Peanut Butter Crackers- So good to fight nausea. Can’t eat these without thinking about my hubs.

5. La Roche Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Oil Free Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion- I’ve worn this almost everyday when I know I’m going to be in the sun a lot. It’s gentle on my skin and feels amazing.

6. Vitamin C Face Serum- I use a Vitamin C Serum every night. It rightens, tightens, and helps my skin glow. It’s a miracle serum. The doctor says it’s safe!

7. Water Bottle with Motivational Time Marker- Because every time I go to the doctor, she tells me I need to drink more water. This is a fun way to monitor your drinking.

8. Slippers- I LOVE in these! They keep my feet from hurting when walking around the house. …I bet these will be in the hospital bag too.

9. Baby Bump Prenatal Speaker System- This has been a lifesaver to hear my baby’s heartbeat since we were not able to go to the doctor as much during the quarantine. It gives you great peace of mind.

10. Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter & Bio-Oil- What I’m currently using to prevent stretch marks. So far, it seems to be working great! No marks so far!

11. Olly Essential Prenatal Multivitamin - I’ve been taking these for months. They taste great and do not give me nausea. I just switched brands to Ritual. We’ll see how well I like them in a couple of weeks.

12. Auden Women's Laser Cut Cheeky Bikini - The most comfortable undies I can find for a growing belly!

13. Auden Women's Bliss Lightly Lined Wirefree Bra - Also the most comfortable bra! I have had to go up 3 sizes already! (Comes in nursing as well!)

14. Pregnancy Pillow- How have I not used this until the 7th month? It was a game-changer for sleep!

15. Long/Short Sleeve Nightgown Button Down Nightshirt- This sleep shirt from Amazon is SO dang comfortable. I plan to wear it at the hospital too!

16. Herbal Iron Tablets- I’ve been battling with keeping my iron up from the beginning. My doctor recommended these to go easy on my stomach. They seem to work better for me than regular iron.

17. Basic T-shirt Dress- I’ve been living in a T-shirt dress! I have one in every color. It’s comfortable on the bump. Dress it up or dress it down.

18. Bead Name Bracelet- Because you have to rep your baby’s name NOW! : ) These are only $10!

19. Nike Crew Shorts- Comfortable on the bump for athleisure wear.

20. Pregnancy Belt, Waistband Extender- So you can wear your regular shorts! YAY!

21. Women's Tulle Long Dress- I’m about to buy this for our Maternity Shoot.

    Alrighty gals, I hope that was a little helpful if you are expecting. We have a 3D/4D/ HD Ultrasound Thursday at Sneak-A-Peak and we are SO excited to see our baby’s face for the first time. Hurry up September!

    From my closest to yours, thanks for stopping by!

    -Morrell

What's on my Baby Registry

Happy Monday gals! I never thought I would see the day when I starting talking about babies on my blog, but here we are! My how things have changed, and I’m loving it!

When it comes to little babies, don’t take it from me… I know NOTHING about what babies need, but with the help of my amazing mom friends and followers, they have really hooked me up. I am learning so much already. Who knew babies need all this stuff!?

So take it from all my amazing mom friends out there, these are the most recommended products! Of course, I had to add some baby boy clothes here and there. If you are expecting, hopefully, you will find something here that you may have not have registered for yet. I hope these recommendations help you just like they did me!

From my closet to yours, thanks for stopping by.

-Morrell

Oh Baby!

Oh baby! Our next greatest adventure will begin in September 2020!
Wow, it’s great to be back and what a journey this has been so far! If you follow me on social media, you know that I have been taking a leave of absence to work on my health from a car accident, but there was one more thing I haven’t been telling you…

WE’RE HAVING A BABY!

I found out about Baby B only two weeks prior to getting in a car accident in January. ( Lance only knew for two days before). Immediately after the wreck, Lance rushed me to the emergency room and there was no heartbeat. The nurse said it could just be because it was too early but that still didn’t ease our minds. I had to wait another agonizing week to hear the heartbeat... and when we finally heard that sound of life after the wreck... wow... I can’t describe the feeling. The relief!
The relief of the baby was there, but I was in a lot of pain. I haven’t been able to take anything for the pain because of pregnancy. On top of that, the pregnancy nausea and sickness have been outrageous! I’ve been taking it extremely easy at work, and I’ve taken a long time off from blogging for my health. It’s. been. hard…. REALLY HARD …

I’m still focusing on getting better and back to 100%. With a lot of pain in my back, shoulders, and neck, I’ve been to the orthopedics, had an MRI, and PT three times a week for a while. It’s been a wild ride, but I guessed our child would make a bang into this world, literally. 
For now, I’ll be taking it easy and working on my Physical Therapy. I hope to soon be back at it, and giving you daily outfit inspo very soon.
Thanks to everyone that called and checked on me during this time! Through it all, we are very blessed.
Baby Baxter, we can’t wait to meet you on our birthday month!

See you in September!

From my closet to yours, thanks for stopping by.

-Morrell