In case you missed it, Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow this week, predicting six more weeks of winter. If you want to learn more about this year’s Groundhog Day, click here.

Today’s Quote:

“It’s okay if you can’t always see what’s ahead… Just do your best with what’s in front of you today.”
- Unknown

A Word From Our Partner

Baby Bump Keepsakes sculptures are one-of-a-kind, personalized pieces that give clients a tangible item from a very special time in their lives that will last forever. Order your keepsake today!

How to Prepare for Postpartum While Pregnant

The baby’s nursery is probably one of the most exciting things to plan for while pregnant. The cute bedding, sweet onesies, and adorable decor items make everyone swoon and excited for the arrival of this little bundle. However, what many moms forget to do is prepare for postpartum while pregnant. Instead, they wait until they are in the postpartum phase when everything is already happening.

6 Things You Should Do:

• Meal Plan and/or Meal Train: After having a baby, the last thing you need to worry about is getting up to cook for yourself. Before your baby arrives, take time to meal plan for those early weeks. This could look like making a bunch of freezer meals that you can just heat up for dinner. You can also ask your friends and family to support you with a meal train.

• Talk to Your Spouse/Partner: Have those hard conversations with your spouse or partner before the baby arrives. This could look like establishing who will get up in the night to change the baby, who will help clean bottles, establishing boundaries for eager family and friends, etc. Click here for my free Conversation Starters.

• Stock up on Essentials: Prepare for postpartum while pregnant by grabbing essentials now. There will be a significant amount of healing that you will go through during those early weeks postpartum. Making sure you are stocked up will help prevent any unplanned trips to the store.

• Make a Plan: The last thing you will want to do is try to figure out a plan when you are in the thick of it. The best thing you can do is plan ahead. Yes, plans can change along the way. However, you need to have a structure to add/edit along the way.

• Educate Yourself: Prepare for postpartum while pregnant by educating yourself about postpartum. It’s important to know the signs of when something is wrong instead of wasting time on Google trying to sift through the information to determine if you need to take action.

• Learn About Postpartum Depression: In addition to educating yourself about the postpartum journey, consider learning about postpartum depression. There is no guarantee that you will struggle with PPD. However, knowing the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression can help with early detection and intervention.

In Partnership with… Organized by Kris

Organized by Kris takes the stress and overwhelm out of moving and unpacking. Let her team get you organized in your new home.

From the Editor

jdni;hlqea yu789p ygaquip8ssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Postpartum Fact:

Birth trauma affects up to 45% of women. Your birth experience has a direct impact on your postpartum journey!

Until next time!

Thank you so much for being here. If you have any questions or feedback, just hit that reply button. I respond to every email that comes through. Every time you engage with my newsletter (with a click or a reply), it helps my newsletter grow.

All the best,
Sam

P.S. I may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this email.

P.S.S. Don’t forget to move this email from your “Spam” or “Promotions” folder and into your inbox so you can continue receiving these weekly emails.