The Good, The Bad, The Ugly...

Let's get the ugly out of the way first...

Hot mess express over here. In my world that's referring to the lovely four month sleep regression. You know, that thing that I was hoping we would be lucky enough to not have happen to us.

ha ha haaaa HA.

Our little angel babe who is normally a great sleeper has been up every hour (and I mean EVERY hour...) the past two nights, thanks to this lovely regression period. You can read more about it here if you're interested, but the good news is that this means he's growing and learning lots of new things. We have been trying to repeat, "this is only a phase, this is only a phase", but please pray for us this next week (or two? oh man, for the love of all things please don't let this last longer than a week...)

Moving on-

Looking forward to: My first Mother's Day! Ever since my mom passed away, it's been my least favorite holiday but I've always in the back of my head looked forward to the day that I can finally celebrate it and not be so sad. Thankful for our little Camden who made that possible this year...he makes me so happy, it's unreal.

{I know he's mine but SERIOUSLY? That smile!!!!}
Loving: Kayla Itsines workouts! After following her on instagram I decided to buy and try her workouts. Each workout consists of two circuits (with little equipment required so you can do them anywhere!) and is 28 minutes long. I love them - they kick my butt and the time goes quickly!

On the hunt for: a cute one-piece bikini. How much do I sound like a new mom right now?! I'm thinking about getting one since I'm sure I will want more coverage when toting around a little one all the time. I'm leaning towards this one because it's classic but still cute and stylish, thanks to that bow. The price is steep, but I can justify it if I'll be using it for the next few years.

{comes with a detachable strap that would make it even cuter! imo}
Wondering: and wishing that I could have more caffeine when nursing. WHY.WHY.WHY #givemeallthecoffee

Making: this recipe a lot nowadays. this one (Billy's fav) will be started back in the rotation soon since the weather is warming up!

{deck furniture is back out..just need to buy some cute pillows!}
Listening to: my two favorite songs right now...outside - calvin harris ft. ellie goulding, and want to want me - jason derulo.

Giving two pieces of unsolicited advice for future first time mamas:
(I meant to share this when Cam was a newborn but forgot)

1. Stop researching the best baby products and spend a lot of time learning about breastfeeding, supply, pumping, etc. That is IF you plan to nurse-if you don't then just skip on past this! Looking back I wish that I would've spent more time learning about it while pregnant. PS-yes, I'm still pumping & actually prefer it over breastfeeding any day!

2. Keep an open mind about how you plan to feed your baby. You might be all for breastfeeding, not want to pump, and be 100% against formula, but your baby might have a different plan! Sometimes you can't control what happens (you might THINK you're the one in control but I hate to break it to you-the baby is!) so just don't beat yourself up about it and make sure you have a back up plan. And remember...the most important thing is that they are being fed-not what they are being fed.


Have a good hump day friends!