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Confession: During my twin postpartum journey, I found a 'weird' hack that saved my sanity - sleeping in my next day's clothes 🤫After my evening shower, I'd put on comfy leggings and a soft shirt (i was already wearing my breastfeeding bra for comfort) instead of PJs. Why? Because trying to breastfeed twins AND get dressed in the morning was just... impossible. The day would start, and I'd still be in my PJs at 3pm (IYKYK 😅).This small change meant I could focus on what mattered in those bleary-eyed morning feeds - my babies.Is it unconventional? Maybe. Did it work for me? Absolutely.Because here's the truth: postpartum looks different for everyone. Whatever helps you survive and thrive in those early days - that's YOUR choice. No judgment, just support 💕#postpartumjourney #twinmom #momhacks #newmomlife #motherhoodunfiltered #realmomlife #normalizenormalpostpartum #postpartumhack #postpartumtips #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimesterhacks #newmom #newborndays

🤍 Your journey into motherhood came with a built-in superpower: your intuition. But sometimes, between your mother-in-law's "helpful tips" (not you Barb!), your friend's strong opinions, and those 3AM doom-scrolling sessions through parenting forums, that inner voice gets muffled.Here's your reminder: You were designed for this. 🤱That feeling in your gut when something doesn't feel right?Listen to it.That instinct to hold your baby a certain way? Trust it. That inner knowing about what your baby needs? Follow it.Your maternal instincts aren't random - they're your internal GPS, carefully tuned to YOUR baby's unique needs. Don't let the noise of well-meaning advice and internet "experts" override what you know deep down. 💫👇 Drop a "❤️" if you've ever had to tune out the noise to hear your own maternal wisdom!#motherhood #momlife #maternalinstinct #newborn #newmom #postpartum #fourthtrimester #motherhoodunplugged #momtruths #momsofinstagram #gentleparenting #attachmentparenting #peacefulmotherhood #consciousparenting #motherhoodjourney #momunity #trustyourinstincts #motherhoodwisdom #honestmotherhood #normalizenormalbirth #postpartumjourney #maternitycare #newborncare

👶 From date nights to diaper nights! Who else has been on this wild ride?Every couple's journey through parenthood looks different - but those first few months? Whew! Drop a ❤️ if you can relate to these sweet but real changes with your partner.Moms - what's one unexpected way your relationship grew stronger after baby? Or something you wish someone had told you about your relationship post-baby?PS: Remember, there's no "right way" to navigate this season. Whether you're stealing quick coffee dates during nap time or tag-teaming midnight feeds, you're doing amazing!#newparents #momlife #relationshipgoals #parenthood #motherhood #newborn #postpartum #marriageafterchildren #twinmom #identicaltwins #postpartumdoula #relationshipafterbaby #parentingtips

🤱 Your Complete Guide to Baby Carriers: Everything You Need to Know!Save this post! Your ultimate guide to choosing the perfect baby carrier is here, mama! 👶We're breaking down EVERYTHING about: ✨ Ring slings ✨ Wraps ✨ Soft structured carriers ✨ Structured carriers ✨ Loop carriersPlus, the amazing benefits of babywearing: • 43% less crying • Better sleep • Enhanced bonding • Hands-free parenting • Improved developmentSwipe through to find your perfect match! Each slide breaks down exactly what the carrier is perfect used for. I'll have a bigger blog this week for more tips and info on carriers!💭 Pro tip: Save this post for later when you're ready to shop! Your future self will thank you 😉Drop a ❤️ if you love babywearing or want to try it!#babywearing #newmom #motherhood #babycarrier #momlife #parentingtips #newborn #babyessentials #motherhoodjourney #babyproducts #flourishingbabywearing #postpartumdoularecommendations

I'm proud to share that Flourishing Postpartum is a winner of the 2024 #XeroBeautifulBusiness Fund! 💼Are you curious about how we won in the technology category? I have grand plans to make my Flourishing Postpartum Planner into an APP! This fund is the first step towards making it happen. To say I was surprised is an understatement. ✨️This support from @Xero will help me continue to invest in my mission to help mothers thrive in postpartum and make an even BIGGER impact in the year ahead. Thank you, Xero! 💙Check out the fund details here: https://www.xero.com/events/xero-beautiful-business-fund/#xero #xerobusinessfund #xerobusiness #grantwinner #flourishinpostpartum #postpartumdoula #postpartumapp #postpartumsupport #postpartumjourney #helpingmothersthrive #helpingmothers #postpartumlife #supportingmoms

🌸 Real talk, mama: Time management with a newborn had me feeling like I needed 48 hours in a day! Anyone else? 😅But here's what I learned: It's not about doing MORE, it's about stressing LESS.These are the gentle time-saving tips that actually worked for me (no strict schedules or unrealistic expectations here! 🙅‍♀️)👶 Remember: You're not behind. You're exactly where you need to be. Your baby doesn't need a supermom - they just need YOU.Drop a ❤️ if you needed this reminder today!👇 What's your biggest time management struggle as a new mom? Let's chat in the comments!#newmom #motherhood #momlife #newbornlife #maternityleave #motherhoodunplugged #momhacks #momtips #newparents #fourthtrimester #postpartum #momunity #momsofinstagram #momcommunity #realmotherhood #gentlemothering #motherhoodjourney