Reena | First time mom (@mominprogress27)

Her first fall. The first of so many little adventures. She might not remember the colorful leaves, the little trails, or the way we showed her the world around us. But one day, she’ll get to see these videos and photos and know just how much of the world we wanted to show her. Maybe that’s one of…

Motherhood is wild because you can spend so much time preparing for the next stage, and then when it actually happens, you’re just trying to keep it together. Introducing textured foods has been one of those moments for me. I’m learning as I go, but watching your baby gag can still be scary when…

Chatting with Hope is back, and today’s topic is SOLIDS. Lunch? We’ve got that covered. Dinner? Madam has no fixed sleep schedule, and I’m over here trying to figure it all out. Some days I feel like I’ve got this whole solids thing under control. Other days, I’m wondering if I’m doing enough…

I love being a mom. I also love when someone else holds the baby. 😂 That little moment when someone takes your baby and you get to just exist as YOU for a minute? Moms, you know what I mean. We love our babies. We can also enjoy a tiny break from being needed every second. Both things can be true…

Imagine being 7 months old and having people obsessed with you. We took Hope to a farm festival with her dad’s classmates, and everyone wanted to interact with her. (I’m not surprised that’s always the case) And there I was, behind the camera, watching my little girl become the star of the show…

If you’re pregnant right now, this time next year, fall will feel completely different. You’ll be making little memories you never knew you’d treasure so much. Watching your baby explore the world, taking a million pictures, and finding magic in the simplest things. This is my first fall with…

Come with us to Hope’s vaccine appointment! Today was her second flu shot and her COVID-19 vaccine, and this mama was getting ready for whatever the appointment might bring. We got to the clinic, Hope was busy doing her tummy time while we waited, and then it was time for her shots. And guess…

To the first-time mom who feels guilty for sticking to purées… please listen to me. You do NOT need to feel bad. I wanted to try baby-led weaning with Hope, but after offering her avocado strips and getting scared when she gagged afterward, I found myself going back to purées. And honestly? I’m…

Maybe it’s just me, but when I’m out with Hope, the public restroom changing table is my LAST resort. If I have another option, I’m taking it. I just feel more comfortable changing her somewhere else. But I know every mom has her own preferences, and sometimes the restroom is the only option…

Signed, a sleep-deprived mom trying to keep up with her 7-month-old’s latest software update. One minute she’s sitting, the next she’s trying to crawl, putting her hands in my face, and burying her head in my breast. She has SO much going on right now, and bedtime has become a whole event. I love…

Come spend a fall day with us as a family of three! We took Hope to a local farm for her first pumpkin patch outing, and it turned out to be such a beautiful day. From making friends with the farm dog (well, Ravi did 😂), to taking funny pumpkin board photos, setting Hope up for her own little…

Starting Solids at 6 Months | EP. 3: Scrambled Egg For Episode 3, we’re introducing Hope to scrambled egg! As we continue our starting-solids journey, I’m introducing new foods and documenting what we make for her along the way. Some meals are a hit, some are a learning experience, and we’re…

From a few days old to 7 months old. How did we get here so fast? Sometimes I look at old videos of Hope and can’t believe how tiny she was. I spent so long waiting to meet her, and now I’m watching her grow through every little milestone. I’m so excited to see the little girl she’s becoming, but…

Hope waved hi for the first time, and I’m so glad we happened to catch it on camera. It’s these little milestones that make motherhood so special. Watching her learn something new, seeing her little personality come through, and getting to witness all these firsts. I swear, I get excited about…

It’s my first fall as Hope’s mama, and I swear even the simplest things feel different now. Going for little walks, holding her close, watching the leaves change, and imagining all the fall traditions we’ll have together as she grows. She may not remember this fall, but I know I’ll remember…

What I know NOW at 6 months that I WISH I knew on DAY 1 Six months in, and I’m still figuring this whole motherhood thing out. 1. Your baby can change SO much in just one month. At six months, Hope started sitting more independently. We practiced sitting throughout the day, and now she’s…

My husband can spend an entire day with Hope and not think to take a single picture. Meanwhile, I have 47 videos of the same moment because she smiled, made a funny face, or did something I never want to forget. Mamas, are you the family photographer too, or is that your husband? #MomLife…

She can sit. She’s trying to crawl. I’m pretty sure she says dada… But when I ask her to say “mama”? Suddenly she has absolutely nothing to say. And the hand on my boob like, “Girl, you know exactly what I’m here for.” I guess I’ll keep waiting. Mamas, what was your baby’s first word?…

Six months postpartum. Five wake-ups a night. I’m so tired yet happy.. that sometimes Mom just wants to sit down and unwind. I already know everyone has an opinion when it comes to motherhood, breastfeeding, sleep, feeding… basically everything. This is not me asking for advice. I’m just having a…

Starting Solids at 6 Months | EP. 2: Chicken & Veggie Purée For Episode 2, I made Hope a chicken and veggie purée with chicken, broccoli, sweet potato, carrot and water, all cooked together in the Instant Pot. She was getting VERY impatient while I was making it, so you can imagine how excited she…

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3 AM and I’m exhausted. But I also find myself thinking… how lucky am I that I get to be awake with my baby? Motherhood can be both. You can be tired. You can desperately want sleep. And you can still be so grateful for these little moments because you know they won’t last forever. She’s growing…

Everything we did before and after Hope’s 6-month vaccines. Every baby is different, but these are the things that worked well for us: Before we left: • Gave her a bath/shower • Made sure she was rested • Fed her before the appointment • Made sure she was comfortable and not going in hungry…

She was having the BEST time… until Mom decided to walk away. That look was basically, “We were literally having fun. Why did you do that?” Babies really do make you feel like every decision you make needs to be explained. Mamas, what’s the funniest reaction your baby has given you lately?…

We really thought we were about to get one of those cute family videos… Instead, Hope started crying, pulled my hair, and we all ended up laughing. Honestly, I’ll take this version. Mamas, does your baby ever completely change the plan when you’re trying to get a cute video?…

I kept practicing sitting with Hope throughout the day instead of making it one specific “exercise time.” Here are 7 things we did: 1. Prop sitting with support 2. Sitting with her Boppy pillow around her for support 3. Practicing sitting with me during my prayer time 4. Sitting in her high chair…

I hope she never has to question it. Not because I’ll be a perfect mom. I won’t be. But I hope Hope always knows that she is loved, supported, and safe being exactly who she is. Mamas, what’s one thing you hope your child never has to wonder about? #Motherhood #MomLife #FirstTimeMom #GirlMom…

We’re officially starting solids with Hope, and for her first homemade meal, I made a simple lentil khichdi with rice, carrot, bell pepper, and a little garlic powder. I made enough for a couple of days because meal prepping is the only way I’m surviving this stage. And her reaction? She actually…

I’ve been thinking about this a lot as I raise Hope. There are things we learn from our own childhoods that we want to carry forward, and there are things we realize we want to do differently. I’m still figuring out the kind of mom I want to be, but I know I want Hope to always feel heard, loved…

Traveling to NYC with a baby for 5 days meant bringing A LOT of stuff. A few things that made it easier for us: * I packed her outfits by day so I wasn’t digging through everything. * I kept her feeding essentials together. * I brought extra clothes because… babies. * I kept the things we needed…