{"id":5469,"date":"2017-06-19T00:30:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T00:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jennbrookover.com\/motherhood-musings-beaty-lifestyle-mommy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-06T21:18:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T21:18:40","slug":"motherhood-musings-beaty-lifestyle-mommy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jennbrookover.com\/motherhood-musings-beaty-lifestyle-mommy\/","title":{"rendered":"Motherhood Musings from Brooke C | Featured in Beauty & Lifestyle Mommy"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of the new Motherhood Musings series,\u00a0Beauty and Lifestyle Mommy Magazine<\/em>\u00a0interviewed one of our favorite new mommies about her\u00a0motherhood experience so far. \u00a0Love reading her answers and advice! \u00a0I loved getting to know Brooke and her sweet family during their at home newborn photography session. Here is what she had to say:<\/p>\n

In your own words, what does motherhood mean to you?<\/strong>
\nB<\/span>eing a mom is just the absolute best! Your entire life changes the instant they are born and suddenly you cannot even remember what life was like before them or how you ever lived without them.
\nTell us about the first days of bringing your baby home, the ups and the downs.<\/strong>
\nThe first few days were tough! Our little one had his days and nights mixed up which made for some very long nights. Yet even through all of the sleepless nights, my heart was filled with so much love and joy for our new little boy that it didn\u2019t even matter.
\nWhat are your must have newborn<\/a> baby items?<\/strong>
\n-White noise\/sound machine -Halo Bassinet (it\u2019s adjustable height feature made it perfect for next to our bed so that he was at my eye level)
\n-A good baby monitor with camera
\n-A bouncer (it\u2019s a perfect safe place for baby so mommy can get a quick shower)
\n-Lots of coffee and a sense of humor
\nDid you bottle or breastfeed, what is your advice for new mothers?<\/strong>
\nWe bottle fed. My advice is to do what is best for you and your baby. Every situation is different and don\u2019t ever let anyone make you feel inadequate or like you\u2019re a bad mom for your choices (this goes far beyond feeding). At the end of the day fed and loved is best.
\nHow has having a baby changed your relationship?<\/strong>
\nIt has definitely made it stronger and we have an even greater mutual respect for one another. It is such an amazing feeling to see the love of your life holding the newest love of your lives.
\nWhat is your most cherished moment with your newborn?<\/strong>
\nAny moment that I get to hold him and he falls asleep on me is the best. I cherish every baby snuggle!
\nWhat most surprised you about motherhood?<\/strong>
\nHow much you can instantly and insanely love someone you just met
\nWhat was the hardest part of bringing home a new baby?<\/strong>
\nFor me the hardest part was that my body was still recovering from childbirth and I was in a lot of pain but I wanted to do everything for him. I quickly realized that I could not do it alone and leaned on my husband more than ever. He was amazing!
\nHas your style changed since becoming a mom?<\/strong>
\nDefinitely being comfortable is the most important! Some days I have time for makeup and others I don\u2019t and that is okay. I also have grown to appreciate dry shampoo and a ball cap when necessary
\nIf you get any \u201cme time\u201d, how do you wind down or spend it?<\/strong>
\nI enjoy catching up on a few TV programs with my husband and enjoying a glass of wine.
\nLooking back to your first days of parents, what would you tell yourself?<\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t push yourself too hard physically during the first week, your body needs time to recover. Remember to lean on those that are offering to help.
\nHow do you manage to keep all of the plates spinning? What helps you juggle motherhood?<\/strong>
\nI have to write everything down and keep a calendar of important dates\/appointments in my phone. I also have found that if I wake up an hour earlier, before the baby wakes up, I can get a lot more accomplished
\nWhat is your greatest joy of motherhood?<\/strong>
\nSeeing my little boy smile and holding him close.
\nIf you could give your child one piece of advice what would it be?<\/strong>
\nBe your most authentic self.<\/p>\n

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As part of the new Motherhood Musings series,\u00a0Beauty and Lifestyle Mommy Magazine\u00a0interviewed one of our favorite new mommies about her\u00a0motherhood experience so far. \u00a0Love reading her answers and advice! \u00a0I loved getting to know Brooke and her sweet family during their at home newborn photography session. Here is what she had to say: In your…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tpgb_global_settings":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Motherhood Musings: Insights from a New Mommy","_seopress_titles_desc":"Discover the joys and challenges of early motherhood in this heartfelt interview. 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