My Ride or Die Baby Products (so far):

I know I'm new to this whole Mom gig, but it didn't take long for me to figure out what I liked, and what I didn't, when it comes to baby things. There is a big long list of things I still "need" and an even longer one of things I can't wait to try, but here's what's working for us so well since Maylin was born:

PUJ TUB | in looking for a baby bath, everything seemed SO BIG and SO BULKY and I was already so annoyed that babies seem to need about 25 giant contraptions that all do different things and none of them compact, and I was going to have to stub my toes on all of them for the rest of my life. so getting the puj tub meant i had at least one less thing to trip over around the house.

The puj tub fits in virtually any sink, and we've given May baths in every sink in the house, but we prefer to use it in the kitchen sink because 1) it's the biggest sink, so we can angle the tub to whatever is best for Maylin, and our kitchen sink has an extendable sprayer nozzle, which is the greatest trick for giving a baby a bath! It makes it all so easy. The tub also stores flat, so we hung a command hook in the back of the shower and hang it on the wall. Super easy to use, and I know we'll be able to use it until she grows out of it, and for future kids, too! It will last forever, and she seems to love it!

HONEST SHAMPOO & BODY WASH | I am so in love with the smell of this shampoo! It's so subtle and mild, and SO gentle. Giving a baby a bath is so tricky, and May has ended up with soap in her eyes more times then I'd admit to, but she never minds at all, because it's so gentle and I'm always able to rinse it out without bothering her one bit. I got a bunch of this at a baby shower, and learned they sell it at Costco! I'm pretty sure I have a lifetime supply, and I'm so okay with that. I am dying to try Tubby Todd next though! I keep hearing great things! Also worth noting: If we're giving her a bath before a nap or before bed, we always use the Johnson's bedtime relaxing lavender one. It smells SO GOOD and seems to actually work. She always sleeps well when we use this!

EDGEHILL COLLECTION BLANKET | One of Devin's bosses and his wife gave us this blanket as a gift, and I had never heard of the brand or anything, but this is hands down my favorite blanket for Maylin. Forever and always. It's my true love. It's stretchy knit, not too thick, but not too thin, either. It's so perfect. After searching online, I found them at Dillard's! I'm not kidding when I say this is the best blanket ever. Devin is constantly razzing me about how many baby blankets we have and I just keep using the same one over and over, but so often, I need something thicker than a swaddle and thinner than a quilt, and this blanket perfectly fits the bill. It's so soft and a great size, too! I think I will buy one for every baby we have, plus all the babies everyone I know has. Because it's just that great.

JOHNSON'S BABY LOTION | Yes, the classic pink bottle! I used this lotion on myself for years and couldn't wait to have a baby to use it on, and now I do! This lotion is such a classic baby thing to me, and I love the smell SO MUCH. I think I mostly love it just because I imagined having a real baby to use baby lotion on for oh, I don't know my whole life, and now I DO! It's a staple.

DIAPER BAG DISPENSER | These are the greatest invention ever. We've been using bags like this for years, because we have a dog and like to be responsible dog owners and pick up after him, so we've always had the version they sell at pet stores stocked in our glove boxes, but these ones are *deodorizing* and perfect for throwing dirty diapers in if you can't get to a garbage can right away (like a long car ride). It's also great when your baby has a blow out or makes some other giant mess on their clothes. I cringe at the thought of putting those soiled clothes in the diaper bag to just make a mess on everything else in there, so I love being able to throw them in this bag, and take it straight to the washer when we get home! So convenient. They're cheap, too.

MAM PACIFIERS | We are still working on getting Maylin to take a binky - it's really hit and miss, and she seems to take any binky, but does best with the Mam ones! I don't know enough about pacifiers to know why she prefers it over the soothies, or avent pacifiers we have, but we will be stocking up on these ones once she starts taking a binky more regularly because she does so well with them! I am anxious, though, to try a wubbanub. I totally see the need to have something weighted on the binky to keep it in her mouth!

BABY AQUAPHOR | for everything, always. ie: chapped lips, scratches from those razor sharp finger nails, and everything in between. My sisters both rave about aquaphor and use it on themselves all the time, so I wasn't surprised when they both recommended the baby version to me when I complained about Maylin's chapped lips. A little goes a long way, and I love having a product that will last! I've started putting it on my lips every night before bed (this winter has been a beast to my skin!!) and it's made a noticeable difference!

ROTUNDA DIAPER BAG | After hearing complaints from other girls about their diaper bags being too narrow, I took a look at my Rotunda and started to worry I had made a mistake, but I have been so pleasantly surprised! I love the look of the bag and I love that it doesn't scream "diaper bag" when you see it. It's so cute and there is so much room! My favorite thing to do before leaving the house is pack Maylin's diaper bag and all the pockets (there are EIGHT compartments!) make it so easy to be organized. I can reach in the bag without looking and get exactly what I need! Little Unicorn is debuting this bag in new colors later this month (I think?), and they are also launching a few new bags and I think I may need another! I still have my eye on the Fawn Design backpack though! I don't think there's anything wrong with having a few diaper bags to switch off between whenever you feel like it, or depending on what you're doing! Another hack: I think I've completely made up my mind to get another Little Unicorn diaper bag (possibly the Rotunda again, just a different color) to be my new temple bag! Think about it - aren't I brilliant?!

STROLLER | I am in love with my stroller. It's the Graco FastAction Jogger Click Connect. It is the greatest thing we've purchased, I think! I love any chance to use it! I really wanted a jogger style stroller, because I wanted it to have bigger wheels, so we could take it with us "off roading" since we spend so much time outside. It made sense to have something that would be easy to push on grass, or a dirt road/trail. And that's exactly what we got! It rides so smooth, it folds up and has a kick stand, it has a huge storage space under the seat, and 2 cup holders for me (that was a must!). My only complaint is the phone dock! I think this was the most brilliant idea to have a dock between the cup holders for a phone, but it's too small for my iPhone 6s! (it fits an iPhone 5 like a glove, though) I'm just crossing my fingers they will release a bigger one and I can buy the attachment and replace the one I have now that's too small! The stroller brakes are so easy to use, and I love that you can lock or unlock the front wheel for stabilization. Maylin loves movement, so she's a huge fan of riding in the stroller, and I know this thing will last us forever! The one con: even though it folds up, it is still huge. It takes up almost the entire cargo of my jeep, and I would be surprised if it fit in the trunk of our Mazda, even without anything else in there!

NURSING COVER | These multi-use covers are such a popular product right now, so I'm sure everyone has heard of them, but I love that I can bring ONE thing with me that works as a carseat cover, nursing cover, and shopping car cover. Maylin isn't big enough to sit in a shopping cart yet, obviously, so we don't use it that way right now, but as a car seat and nursing cover, I couldn't ask for more! Mine is from Covered Goods (all the brands seem virtually the same, though). They have a bunch of cute patterns, that are mostly neutral, which I love. It was hard to find anything with a simple, modern design elsewhere. I love the light, jersey knit fabric! It's warm enough to block out the cold weather and wind, but totally breathable for May. I love being able to throw it on the carseat to keep strangers at bay, and I love that it's so stretchy and I can pull it down to peek on her! My favorite use by far is as a nursing cover, though! Maylin is only three months old, so while I feel solid about breastfeeding at home, where I don't need to cover up, I still stress out a little about nursing in public. Have a full 360 degrees of coverage makes it SO much easier. I am not very graceful with breastfeeding, I wouldn't say, so it's nice to not have to worry about anyone getting an eyeful if they are at the right (wrong?) angle. I feel so much more comfortable than I would if I just have a canopy style cover that only went over the front!

ROCK N PLAY | I was hesitant to get on board with this rocker at first, and I honestly don't know why. I had my my eye on the 4moms mamaroo, but it was so unrealistic for us to buy a bassinet for sleeping, and a swing or rocker for during the day. Maylin sleeps in the rock n play every night and takes at least half of her naps in it (she naps in our bed, laying on my chest, or in our arms, and even sometimes in the crib). I love how easy it is to drag around the house, so she can come with me wherever I am! We've also folded it up and taken it to Grandma's, which is so convenient! The styles are sometimes pretty bad, but they have a lot of cute ones too, and while I know Maylin would love something like a mamaroo that has motion, she still has no problems with the rock n play. It has a vibration setting, and I can't tell if she likes it or not, but it's such a nice feature to have, and she literally exists in this thing. We couldn't live without it.

OLD NAVY SOCKS | Baby socks are the world's biggest joke. They are the tiniest article of clothing in the world, and I can't believe we haven't lost any yet, but they are also notorious for not staying on baby's feet. That's where Old Navy comes in. Their socks are thicker and more fitted and they really do stay on Maylin's feet! I'd be lying if I said I never had to adjust or tug at them, because I still do, but only sometimes, and they have never once fallen off. Plus, they always come in the cutest prints because Old Navy is the best. We bought these exact socks in 0-3, and went back and bought them in 3-6 as well to use as her feet grow!

HAPPINESS LIVES HERE HEADBANDS | I love baby headbands as much as the next mom, and I quickly found a favorite. I gathered headbands for months while I was pregnant, and eventually ended up winning a giveaway from HLH's etsy shop. I got I think 8 different headbands and They are my FAVORITE. I know the big trend right now is nylon bands because they are stretchy and one size fits all, but they still manage to leave a dent in May's head, and I don't like how the nylon curls, plus I don't think every bow looks cute with a tan elastic band! I'm not crazy about them. Enter: Happiness Lives Here. The elastic they use is SO SOFT and get this: EVERY HEADBAND IS ADJUSTABLE. It's a little tricky to get the size right (we find Maylin with the headband over her eyes sometimes, haha!) but they are never too tight, and they will fit for AGES. I love the felt boy style, and have several colors in both sizes. I plan on going back and buying her entire collection (all 20 colors in the same style bow) because I love them that much. Her bow is such a simple classic style and I will never get sick of it! These are the best. My problem: the shop seems to go "on vacation" a lot as she catches up on orders, which is a little annoying, but not a deal breaker. I mean, I can't imagine having a headband emergency.

EARTH MAMA ANGEL BABY NIPPLE CREAM | I was given this nipple cream, and I'm SO GLAD I WAS, because I don't think I would have ever bought it myself. When I first opened up the bottle, I thought it was so weird and gross, but it smelled so good and it's my favorite, favorite cream. It's so gentle, and since it's oil based, it breaks down and really absorbs into the skin instead of just laying on top. I love the Lansinoh lanolin because I feel like it's heavy duty, but it's so tacky and thick that it's sometimes hard to use. Honorable mention: The Medela Tender Care Lanolin - it's the perfect middle ground.

LACTATION LINK BREASTFEEDING BASICS CLASS | The number one reason I have been successful at breastfeeding. You can read more about why I loved this class so much here.

GIRLIE GLUE | Maylin has a little hair, but not much, so I love sticking bow on her head that aren't attached to a headband. I don't do this as much now that she's getting older and starting to use her hands more, but this was definitely my favorite bow option when she was a newborn and her head was too small for headbands (and too small proportionally for the adjustable ones). Girlie glue is all natural, super gentle and lasts all day long. It wipes off easy with a baby wipe, and doesn't make a huge mess! It's made out of corn syrup, sugar and agave nectar - that's it!

OLD NAVY & CARTER'S CLOTHES | Target is too hit & miss, but when their $5 stuff is good, it's so good. In fact, that $5 section is where I've found all my favorite baby leggings for Maylin! (I shop the girls and boys sides). Old Navy and Carter's are my favorite places to get clothes, but I have never once paid full price. Carter's is always having a sale, and you can find coupon codes for both stores 100% of the time online. Also, I know spam emails are a pain, but if you sign up for their email lists, it's worth it to get the discount codes! I have shopped H&M a bunch of times, but have never come away with any clothes I really truly loved (but by the looks of it, that will change once we graduate to toddler sizes). I just feel like Old Navy & Carter's both have cute clothes that are totally my style, lots of options, good sales, and good fit. They are my go-to's!

Latest Favorite Beauty Buys

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara | My sister recommended this mascara to me and said it was a true dupe for my all time favorite: Benefit They're Real! mascara. I was skeptical, but the next time I needed to buy a new tube, I decided to try this one and I LOVE IT! My only complaint: it transfers to my brow bone every. single. time. I complained to my sister about this and she said she has the same problem and just applies it first, cleans it up once it's dry, and then goes in with eyeshadow. Ugh. It's worth it though!

Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub | (not sure why this link only goes to a mint chocolate one?) Every time I go to Lush, they are sold out of mint julip and only have popcorn and bubblegum, which both sound terrible to me, haha but the last time I was in store, this was in stock so I snagged one! I love having soft lips, so exfoliating them about once a week is key. I love that this is all natural (they actually recommend you lick off the product once you are done rubbing it in!). It works like a charm and I feel like it makes my lip products apply way more smoothly. My only complaint: the scrub at the top of the jar tends to dry up a bit, but it's still totally usable and you don't waste any product!

Rusk Texture Dry Finishing Spray Medium Hold | It's possible I've mentioned this before, but it's because I love it so much. Pictured is a travel size version, but YOU GUYS, THIS SPRAY. So, here's what I love about a texturizing spray: when I curl my hair, by the end, every single curl has fallen into the same wave, and I prefer to break it up a bit. This stuff smells amazing and works perfectly. I love that it doesn't leave my hair feeling like there is product in it. I also really love the Not Your Mother's Beach Babe sea salt spray, too, I just like this one better. Only complaint: the price ($18 for the full size).

NYX Hi Definition Photo Concealer Wand | When I first got this concealer, I hated it. it was super crepe-y under my eyes and settled in the creases and fine lines. The next time I used it, I went in with less product (I'll admit, I was pretty heavy handed that first time), and now I'm in love! What I love most about this concealer is that it comes in a shade light enough to actually be highlighting on my skin (I mainly conceal under my eyes - I use a concealer that matches my foundation for blemishes!) I'm not sure why, I mean I'm not that pale, but I hadn't found a concealer light enough to do that before. I love this formula. It's my new go-to. Only complaint: how easy it is to apply too much, and have it crease.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herb and Rosewater | Those bins by the check out at Ulta are my kryptonite. But I love being able to find travel / sample sizes of products I have wanted to try, and it's also nice when you see something you think you might like, but you're not sure that you want to commit to the full sized product. That's what happened with this facial spray. I love facial sprays, and I had the old school C.O. Bigelow Vitamin Boost Toner for YEARS before they discontinued it (I'm still bitter!). I've loved making my own toner (out of witch hazel, ACV and essential oils), but I wanted something a little more refreshing. This spray smells like roses, I love it so much! I can't say it's improved my skin (yet, at least), but I love how refreshing it is. I spray it on every morning and night. My one complaint is that this is one of those products that doesn't really do anything for you, but it's just nice to have around. Maybe a little worthless, but I like it anyway.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge | When the beauty blender came out, lots of dupes followed, and I feel like at first, everyone was saying that none of the knock-offs held a candle to the original. I don't know if Real Techniques changed their sponge, but all of the sudden everyone is raving about it! Devin got me a few for Christmas to try, and I've been hooked! I like that they are a little bigger than the beauty blender, and a little softer. My only complaint: the flat side! I'm not a fan. I feel like it doesn't push flush against my face, which makes it harder to blend, so I only use the pointed end. But for a fraction of the cost of the original beauty blender, I think I'll make the switch permanently!

Lush Angels on Bare Skin Cleanser | Have I already talked about this cleanser? Probably. But I will never use anything else probably ever. In August, I went to Lush and had an employee sit me down and do all the product demos on my arm after I told her about my skin and what I was looking for. I was sold on Angels on Bare Skin right away, because it left my skin SO SMOOTH, and it was exfoliating without being too aggressive. Now, I use it every single day, and I've told everyone I know about it. I've also said multiple times, that I SWEAR I noticed a difference after one use. It makes my skin glow. It completely cleans out your pores, so gently, it's all natural, smells so good and my only complaint is that it's a little bit messy, but I really don't mind!

From My Soapbox: New Mom Survival Tips (read with caution / open mind / minimal judgement / a crispy diet coke)

As a new mom, I can totally see how other women are so quick to give you their advice and tell you what to do, because it doesn't take too long to find out what works for you, and once you do, you are SO happy you've found something that works!!! But in talking with my pregnant friends, or moms newer than me, I've tried to remind myself that what works for me and my baby may not work for them, or their baby. It's just a suggestion, or an option, not The One and Only Right Way to Do This Thing. That being said, here are my New Mom Survival Tips. The things that work so well for me and have saved me from exhaustion, insanity pain and all the etceteras. They may by some chance also work for you, or may seem like they're worth trying, maybe.

1. (If you're breastfeeding) MASTER THE SIDE-LYING POSITION - okay pause. First let me just say: I had my heart set on breastfeeding LONG before I got pregnant. It's something I personally wanted for myself and my babies. It's a conscious decision I made. My opinion, though, is that I don't care how you're feeding your baby, as long as you're feeding your baby. I don't want this to sound like I think breastfeeding is The One and Only Right Way to Feed Your Child, although I am a HUGE advocate for breastfeeding and all the benefits you can get from it! But I have also seen in so many women that I know personally and love, that breastfeeding isn't always going to work out, and yes, even breastfeeding isn't always the right choice for a particular child/mother/circumstance. And I so agree. So feed your babies however you want (you're the mother, and mother knows best!), but know that I, personally, currently, with my baby, am all about breastfeeding, and that's where this tip comes from.

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I am SO GLAD that breastfeeding has worked out. And it has worked out well. The only problem was, I found out very quickly how easy it was to have atrocious posture while nursing. And I paid for it! I had such terrible shoulder and back pain from nursing that I would dread it and beg for Devin to rub my shoulders almost every night. Also, I'm sure you've heard this about 24,546 times by now, but if you are breastfeeding, it will feel like it's all you ever do. Because it will basically be all you ever do. And aside from the fact that breastfeeding all the time means you are literally breastfeeding ALL the time (even when you're tired and wish you were sleeping!), it is tiring in itself! (Breast milk has a hormone called cholecystokinin which causes sleepiness in baby and mother!)

SO: I learned how to nurse laying down. AND IT SAVED MY LIFE. This was a position we had gone over briefly in my breastfeeding class, and once I remembered it and practiced it, it became my favorite way to nurse. It saves so much energy to lay down, and is super comfortable. Plus, it's a huge bonus that Maylin happens to be a really sleepy eater, and will nurse herself to sleep at almost every single feeding, so when we're already laying down, it makes it easy to just leave her there (in my bed - she can't roll yet, so we're safe!) instead of trying to move her into her bassinet or crib, and risk waking her up. I know I said at the beginning, that I wasn't going to shove my advice down your throat, but if you are breastfeeding / wanting to breastfeed, LOCK THIS DOWN. It's wonderful.

2. Take a breastfeeding class from not the hospital. I've heard only bad things about the breastfeeding classes at the hospital, which is the only reason why I say to take one from somewhere else. But not just anywhere else: Lactation Link. If you plan to breastfeed (even if you aren't set on it, but want to try it out at least), TAKE A BREASTFEEDING CLASS. No amount of Pinterest articles can replace it. Lindsey Shipley is a certified IBLCE lactation consultant, worked as a Labor & Delivery Nurse for 5 years, and has two kids. She has experience in every area that matters for breastfeeding, and that was a huge bonus to me. I'm sure there are a lot of really great classes out there, but Lindsey's is the one I took, and I will sing her praises for the rest of my life! She teaches in person in Highland, UT, but you can also buy her video courses online and watch them any time. She has a few different ones - I took Breastfeeding Basics. I also recommend following her on instagram (@lactationlink) because she is constantly posting tips, ideas, facts, and other useful information, and if you comment with a question, she will reply to you with an answer 100% of the time. She is so knowledgeable, so sweet, so experienced and gives you TONS of information. I took at least 10 pages of notes when I went to her class (she provides a note sheet but it's not nearly big enough, so take a notebook!) and I loved it so much.

I left the two hour class feeling SO excited to breastfeed, so CONFIDENT in my decision and ability, and so much more prepared. After Maylin was born, I had learned how critical it was that we nurse within the first hour, and maybe 20 minutes after she was born, we tried, and she latched right away and nursed for 30 minutes. It was amazing. Maybe Maylin is an angel (she is, who am I kidding). Maybe I'm superwoman (much more questionable), or maybe going into it with the confidence I had gained from that class is what made it such a good experience (ding ding ding!), but we have had SO MUCH SUCCESS breastfeeding and I completely attribute all of it, ALL OF IT, to Lactation Link. I would recommend it to everybody. Several women even took their husbands (and I totally agree that it's important for your husband to learn this stuff, too, because you'll need the help and support!).

3. Leave your house sometimes, but on your terms. Even if it was just to go for a drive, I needed to GTFO of my house. The days really blended together for me in the beginning and all of the sudden, I had gone days without showering OR changing my clothes. I am such a major homebody, and I also had a lot of post partum anxiety, so the thought of leaving the house with a newborn would stress me to tears. I had to do it on my own terms, when I was comfortable. It took some time, but it was worth it, and it wasn't too long before weekly walks at the park were the thing I looked forward to most on my maternity leave. Maylin is 3 months old now, and I still get anxiety about being away from home with her for too long, so really, this one takes a lot of time, but it's so necessary. And it will totally help build up your confidence as a mother!

4. Take everything (EVERYTHING) day by day, moment by moment. This one is hard to "advise" others on, because everyone is so different and everyone is going to parent so different, but what has worked out SO WELL for us is to "go with the flow". We haven't put any pressure on Maylin at all to be on a specific schedule (some kids need structure, others might not!). We let her create her own. Listen, babies are super intuitive creatures. They get it. They know what they need. They are figuring all this out, just like you are, but they are smart. Maylin has slept through the night since she was born (for the first two weeks, I was setting alarms to wake her up and feed her, because we were focused on getting her back up to her birth weight, based on advice from my doctor, so don't freak out.) Anyway, she's slept through the night since day one, which I don't take any credit for. That's just some magical miracle fluke that I will never take for granted! She also naps like clockwork. None of which was warranted by Devin or I. We just let her do her thing, and it's worked out perfectly. I know that some people say their babies get their days and nights mixed up, which is why this is a sensitive thing to advise others on, but just letting Maylin do what she wanted and paying close attention to her body language (you learn so quickly what your baby does and how they act when they are tired or hungry or uncomfortable) ended up being what worked best for us.

Also, taking things day by day. Meaning stop freaking out about the future, and I don't mean "the future" like, 10 years from now (but also, don't freak out about that), I mean stop freaking out about tomorrow, or tonight, or the next feeding. Stop freaking out about the unfolded laundry, or what you'll make for dinner. Just calm down and focus on what's going on RIGHT NOW. You'll be so much more effective if you focus on the moment. Everything with babies takes time. It's easy to get caught up in worrying about babies, especially when you're seeing what's going on with other babies their age. Why isn't my baby laughing already? Why isn't my baby rolling over yet? Why isn't my baby sleeping through the night? But it really makes a difference to just STOP. And think about what is happening at moment. Which leads us to...

5. STOP COMPARING YOUR BABY TO THE OTHER BABIES. Ooooooh my gosh. I am laughing / rolling my eyes at myself as I write this because even I can't take my own advice here. It's SO HARD. SO. HARD. This isn't new information to anyone. Hello, it's 2016. We are all well versed in how bad we suck at making ourselves feel like crap because we keep comparing our lives to others'. We live in a world where everyone portrays their lives on social media, and they do it the way they want to. Sometimes, it's the full truth, sometimes it's mostly good stuff but a few "tbh" posts sprinkled throughout, sometimes it's complete BS. IT IS SO EASY to get caught up in comparing. Chances are, you'll follow SEVERAL other moms out there whose babies are about your baby's age. And even more with babies who aren't the same age as your baby, but you will still find yourself comparing to. And it will stress you out to no end, cause unwarranted tears, and make you feel like an utter failure. It will. And it's so hard to avoid. And I would be honestly shocked if I ever met someone who successfully avoided comparing their life to someone else's in the 21st century. The post partum hormones are not your friend, especially here. But just for pete's sake PLEASE do not think less of your child, less of your parenting ability, or less of yourself as a human being just because @girlyouwenttohighschoolwith delivered a smaller baby than you and @yourcousinswife 's little girl is already laughing, even though they are a month younger than your kid. THIS IS SO DUMB. If you really think about it, IT IS SO DUMB. Every. Single. Baby is SO different. and SO UNIQUE. That comparing is a serious waste of time (and emotion!). It's a coincidence that someone you know had a baby around the same time as you, and that's the end of it. It's not the Universe's way of throwing you into a competition against that person to see who has the cutest, smallest, most well developed baby. I promise you. There is no good to come from picking them apart to make yourself feel better, or stalking their feed to make yourself feel worse (I need to tattoo this on my phone-scrolling thumb, so I can be better at this!). Just relish in the fact that you have the cutest baby in the world (you're totally biased, but that's sort of the point. I mean, you're right, aren't you?!) and that baby is AN AMAZING MIRACLE YOU GREW INSIDE OF YOU.

This post was long. And it was written entirely from my soap box. My soap box formed solely on the whole three and a half month's worth of experience (read: not a lot of experience, really) I have. So take what I say with a grain of salt, but maybe it will help?! I'm taking my chances, here.