Things have changed around here since this post. We have significantly decreased our stress & have found a really great rhythm. Many of you have asked about a follow-up update since that time when I lost my milk so I wanted to share with you our new formula for happiness.
As we all know, stress can cause so many negative effects on our body. Stress is linked to disease, infertility, and even a decrease in milk supply.
So you hear “Just stop worrying”.
Well, it isn’t that easy. There are times when you can reduce your stress by a few minor changes, but sometimes you need to create a new routine.
And that is what we did.
Here are 7 unique ways to create the perfect formula for happiness! For baby & mom!
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Stop cleaning
Okay okay I’m not giving you permission to completely stop cleaning, but take a second to think about when you clean. Are you a nap-time cleaner upper? Or do you try to clean up when baby & toddler are right behind you taking everything back out again?
For me, I was a nap-time cleaner. I decided to change my nap time routine & that played a huge part in my formula for happiness. I stopped cleaning and did something small for me {I chose to blog, it makes me happy}.
Sleep like a baby
Sleep makes such a huge difference in my formula for happiness. I always say I’m a great mom, until night mom comes out. I really like my sleep, and I know the same goes for my kids. They are just happier during the day when they’ve had a great nights sleep.
My sweet little baby got in a phase where she wasn’t sleeping very well. I had to throw out all old habits and try a new sleep routine for her. It worked like a charm and before I knew it she was “sleeping like a baby”!
Be fun
Are you a fun mom? I totally am not.
I’m a great mom, don’t get me wrong, but playing & rolling around on the ground with my kids doesn’t come natural. But that doesn’t mean that I still can’t find new things to do with my kids.
One part of our formula for happiness was coming up with something new or different each day that could stimulate our brains and help us discover something new.
There are SOOOO many great resources out there that tell you what you can do with your kids. My favorite is Holly’s Kid’s Activity Blog.
Here are a few things we’ve done for fun.
Fuel baby’s tank
There are times when mom looses her milk supply, despite ALL that she has done to get it back. I stressed a ton about it but that didn’t do any good for me or baby.
Luckily I have an amazing older sister who showed me that I didn’t have to worry. She helped me choose the best formula out there – great for it’s high quality & amazing price. I didn’t have to stress anymore.
Fuel mom’s tank
Just like baby, mommy needs great nutrition too! I often get ‘hangry’ & that is no healthy or happy way to be! I believe that a healthy you makes a happy you!
Here is one of the best books that explain how our bodies work & what type of food is best for us.
Call up Bestie
When all else fails I call up my best friend. Sometimes the best way to be happy {for baby & mom} is to just get an outside calm energy who can come in & make you laugh.
My bestie holds my baby and we just sit and talk! It always makes me feel relieved and my baby loves it too!
Snuddle time
My favorite piece of our formula for happiness is our snuddle time! Snuddle, you know, like a cross between a snuggle & a cuddle!
Snuggling up to my baby (& toddler) is the icing on my #FormulaforHappiness cake. It’s the best way for us to restart & feel calm.
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Now it’s your turn. I want you to leave one comment below to share with me what is part of your formula for happiness {for mom or baby!}
{Yes you can pin that image on Pinterest on your baby board :)}
But I still want you to leave me a comment about YOUR favorite #FormulaforHappiness!
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