CARLY WHAT’S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG AS A SECOND TIME MOM (2024)

@get_nanit’s Pro Camera was one of the very first things I registered for with my first child and I just got a second one ahead of the birth of my second baby. It remains THE most used item from my registry– even two and half years later. It has given my husband and I the most peace of mind throughout every stage of our son’s development! With two way audio, split Screen, sleep reports, and personalized sleep tips we all sleep better.

We very, very sadly said goodbye to Hamilton today 💔 Our hearts are broken. Dogs don’t get cuter than Hammy. He crossed his legs, slept under the covers and with a pillow like a human, and was an unbelievable athlete (despite not really liking to go on walks). We love you Hambone 🦴

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Getting SO close to my due date!! Walking through everything I’m packing in my hospital bag as a second time mom 🤍 🏥 👶🏼 Leave a comment with “hospital bag” and I’ll send you my packing list and links to everything 💙

A cozy, rainy day in the city 🌧️ @samanthavarvel and I went to lunch and it was just the perfect excuse to actually get dressed, put on makeup, blow out my hair, and put on proper shoes 🤭

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A picture perfect snow day ❄️ 🛷 ☃️ Snowman pancakes, hot cocoa, grilled cheese, and sledding with friends! Do I think I jinxed the entire town by telling daycare on Friday that “I don’t think it’ll snow!” and then leaving Jack’s snow boots there until tomorrow? Maybe. Students of Madison, you’re welcome. Parents of Madison, I am sorry 🫣

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Haven’t had much to share on the feed lately… it’s been a cozy, slow January at home and I wouldn’t want it any other way ❄️🫶🏻🤍

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This has been a totally different pregnancy than my first. I’m more confident in some ways, more apprehensive in others. There is power in having done this before and there is also bliss in knowing nothing, too.

I am having serious body image insecurities this time around and I also physically feel much, much older. I haven’t been able to be as active as I wish for various health reasons and that has definitely affected my mental health (and I just feel more sedentary and weak, which I don’t love). At the same time I have not had nearly as much time to “rest” with a two year old to chase around! Originally it felt like this pregnancy was flying by faster than my first with all the good toddler distractions and now I feel like I’ve been pregnant forever 😅

One thing that has been getting me through the hard days is knowing there is light at the end of the tunnel- I couldn’t imagine that with my first but I know it now and it’s bringing me a bit of peace.

📸 by @fineandfleurie (thank you for the beautiful photos!!!)

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My ins and outs for 2024 🌙 I really love this trend! It was a great little exercise to sit down and think about what I want more of this year and what I am happy to leave behind.