Having a baby puts everything into perspective and priorities in check. However, it was really important to me to not only become a mom, but to also continue being a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter…and even a fur-mom to Chiki!
Sometimes a little walk with the stroller and Chiki can be a little too complicated; reason why I knew I needed a carrier and I’m ABSOLUTELY loving the BABYBJĂ–RN Baby Carrier Mini. It’s perfect for the early months when the babies need a lot of closeness; but we also need to be hands-free. It’s VERY easy to use; I love that I don’t need help and it takes me just a few seconds to put it in. Plus, it has a few adjustable buckles (so you can adapt it as your baby grows).
Click HERE to purchase your own baby carrier mini in all different fabrics and colors. I hope you love it just as much as I do.
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Tener un bebĂ© pone todo en perspective, y todas las prioridades cambian. Pero para mĂ es importante no solo ser mamá, si no tambiĂ©n esposa, amiga, hermana, hija...y hasta mamá del chiquitĂn perruno.
Salir de paseo con el coche de bebĂ© y Chiki puede ser un poco complicado; razĂłn por la que un portador de bebĂ© es la soluciĂłn perfecta. Estoy usando el BABYBJĂ–RN Baby Carrier Mini, y nos encanta. Es perfecto para los primeros meses cuando el bebĂ© necesita mucha cercanĂa; pero tu tambiĂ©n necesitas tus manos libres. Es MUY fácil de usar; para ponĂ©rmelo no necesito la ayuda de nadie y lo puedo armar en segundos. Tiene un par de hebillas ajustables para que puedas adaptarlo mientras va creciendo.
Haz CLICK ACA para comprar tu cargador mini, lo tienen en diferentes telas y colores. Espero que les guste igual que a mĂ. BESOS
And “The-Most-Useless-Accessory Award 🥇” goes to..... the tiny sunglasses trend 🕶
Actually, scratch that! showing off your eyes and hiding your under-eye circles sounds pretty useful to me 🤣💓 do you love or hate this trend?
Actually, scratch that! showing off your eyes and hiding your under-eye circles sounds pretty useful to me 🤣💓 do you love or hate this trend?
I'm going to link some fun styles below, in case you are looking for the perfect pair!
((The lipstick color is: Thrill Seeker by Smashbox Cosmetics))
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Y cuando pensĂ© que estos lentes eran la cosa más inĂştil en cuanto a accesorios...me dĂ cuenta que esto de usarlos a media nariz hace que te tapen las ojeras🤣¿ que opinan ustedes de esta tendencia?
(( porque las conooooozco: el labial es Thrill Seeker de Smashbox, es uno de mis favoritos)
I've been trying to keep a balance in my social media when it comes to fashion, beauty, and baby. However, in real life: I'm in my PJs, no makeup and just enjoying Nico. and the reality behind a pretty photo is not perfection.
I've been debating if I should share this post because the mommy shamming in the WWW is real- and the comments can be very harsh when you know you are doing absolutely everything to be the best mom possible. However, I want to share my frustration just in case someone out there is going through something similar and I want to reassure you are not alone.
My plan was to breastfeed 100%; I attended breastfeeding class at the hospital and the first thing I did when they gave me Nico in the delivery room was to try to make him latch. But like I always say, things don't always go as plan. They took him for some tests and his blood sugar was low so they gave him the bottle instantly. During my stay at the hospital, there wasn't a nurse who didn't try to help me. For many reasons (a nipple on the flat side and a bit of tongue tie), we simply couldn't. The hospital also offered lactation specialists who visited with no luck. Well, the second lactation specialist was really helpful; she was able to get the colostrum out and helped me with my first pumping session. I still had hope that things will change when we got home- with strangers, and people coming in and out of the room, it can be stressful.
But oh, well...the pump became my best friend and dearest enemy. Some days I feel I live connected to this torture machine; but I live through the pain because I know my milk gives him the best nutrients out there. At the beginning, I was super excited because I was able to have a little milk bank in the fridge. But every week, Nico kept wanting more and more, and I was producing exactly the same quantity. Very fast, my reserves disappeared and some times I have to give him formula because I'm not having "the most efficient pump day". Yeah, some days are good, some days not so much.
Knowing that you are not producing enough takes a toll in stress. So I asked my dear IG family if they had any secrets to increase milk production. Some of you recommended me lactation cookies or teas, while the majority just told me to drink more water and have him on the boob as much as he wanted. And that was exactly what hurt, knowing that what he needed was what I couldn't do.
I never stop trying, but he would never latch on...until two days ago at 6 weeks old! I couldn't contain my happiness, I wrote close friends because I was simply so excited. Then on the next two feedings, HE DID IT AGAIN (not for long, but nevertheless it felt like a success). Then I pictured myself writing this article and ending it with a motivational quote to never stop trying.
After 3 successfully tries, he just stopped wanting the boob or even wanting to try. I don't know if it's because he is not getting enough milk or simply because he is so used to the bottle. He gets EXTREMELY angry and frustrated. The IG family came down again for the rescue and I know I have to continue trying but it breaks my heart to see him like that. I'm reaching out to a lactation consultant in Miami this week to check his latch, my positioning, and many other reasons that could be the reasoning behind his frustration.
I don't know if the update #2 will have a happy ending, but I wanted to share this story because every thing we see are successful stories- while the not-so-perfect stories remain unwritten and untold.
I want to thank everyone who has given me advice, it really means the world.
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Realmente he intentado tener un balance de moda, belleza, y Nico en las redes- pero mi realidad es un 90% del tiempo en pijama sin maquillaje disfrutando al pequeñito. Y por supuesto, no todo es perfecto.
Estuve debatiendo si compartir esto, porque sĂ© que van a haber crĂticas- y son muy duras cuando uno sabe que está haciendo todo para ser la mejor mamá posible. Pero quiero compartir mi frustraciĂłn porque tal vez alguien está en la misma, y quiero que sepa que no está sola.
Mi plan siempre fue darle pecho, asistĂ a clases para amamantar, y fue lo primero que intentĂ© cuando me dieron a Nico en la sala de parto. La realidad fue otra, no se pegĂł y al tener el azĂşcar baja le dieron fĂłrmula en el hospital. Durante mi estadĂa en el hospital, todas las enfermeras y dos especialistas en lactancia intentaron ayudarme, todos intentos fallidos. Bueno, la Ăşltima especialista, básicamente me ordeñó para sacar el calostro y sacamos algo de leche con el extractor. Mi esperanza era llegar a la casa y probar con calma pero nada.
AsĂ que el pump o extractor de leche se convirtiĂł en mi mejor amigo - vivo conectada a la máquina de tortura, como la llamo, porque sĂ© que mi leche le aporta los mejores nutrientes. Con el pasar de las semanas, Nico come más y yo produzco lo mismo- lo cual me ha dejado sin reservas y muchas veces sin nada que darle- contra mi orgullo le he tenido que completar con fĂłrmula. Por esa razĂłn, preguntĂ© por Instagram si tenĂan trucos para aumentar la producciĂłn de leche. Algunas me recomendaron unas galletas de avena y tĂ©s; mientras una gran mayorĂa me dijo la simple y cruda realidad para mi situaciĂłn, que la Ăşnica manera de producir más era pegándomelo más. Lo cual me dolĂa en el ego porque ese es exactamente el problema.
Cada semana intentaba que se me pegara al seno, y NADA- hasta hace dos dĂas. Mi primera impresiĂłn fue "WOW lo logramos". Le escribĂ a mi mamá y amigas más cercanas compartiendo la emociĂłn. A la mañana siguiente lo intentĂ© otra vez; se habrá pegado unos 15 minutos y lo mismo unas horas despuĂ©s. AhĂ fue donde me imaginĂ© escribiendo este post de una manera motivacional, diciĂ©ndoles que nunca se rindieran.
Pero por ahora no puedo escribirlo, por ahora solo puedo hablar de 3 intentos exitosos y muchos que no lo fueron. En cada comida (que como saben, son muchas, cada 3 horas) me rechaza y se me rompe el corazón. Seguiré intentando porque sé que han sido 6 semanas de tetero/biberón y que no está acostumbrado. Sé que con el tetero le sale más fácil y el debe estar igual de frustrado que yo.
No se como terminar este post porque espero que este capĂtulo no haya terminado. Esta semana quiero reunirme con una especialista en lactancia- tal vez estoy haciendo algo mal, la posiciĂłn o su agarre. Pero mi razĂłn principal para escribir este post era mostrarles un lado un poco más humano, porque solo escuchamos las historias perfectas, mientras que lo no tan perfecto se queda guardado y no deberĂa ser asĂ.
De una les quiero agradecer a todas las que me han escrito y me han dado sus consejos. Los aprecio muchĂsimo.
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