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It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶

Truly. The grass is green, the days are warmer, garden is starting to grow, outdoor play all day, meals outside, fresh air...I’ve been waiting for you 🌞

#weekend #summerisintheair #outside #outdoorplay #naturegirl #gardenseason #backyardvibes #hellospring

After baby is born, your body needs some serious n

After baby is born, your body needs some serious nourishment and TLC.

It’s a time to repair, heal and just rest. You can do that without good quality food, but by adding in nutrient dense foods (the same ones you should have been eating during pregnancy) will help your body to recover in a healthy and supportive way.

These were some of my favourite go-to’s when I was in my fourth trimester. I was eating a combination of these foods in different meals everyday. To be honest, most of these aren’t much different from my day to day way of eating. These are the foods that I gravitate towards and make me feel good inside & out.

But if you don’t eat this way normally - during your pregnancy and postpartum is the time to do it!

And perfect timing...because I am so happy that I got my hands on a copy of @the.food.doula cookbook today. As this book completely compliments this advice. I love how her recipes are full of these ingredients that will support you from trimester 1-4!

What were your favourite foods and meals postpartum?

To hear more about my fourth trimester listen to episode 12 on The Ultimate Baby Podcast marniwasserman.com/012

#postpartum #thefourthtrimester #healingfoods #nourish #theultimatebaby #theultimatemom #babylife #motherhood #eattoheal #takeiteasymama

Thank you 🙏🏼 I asked for advice and support

Thank you 🙏🏼 I asked for advice and support to help the transition for a Sarelle going to daycare. This is a very new experience for all of us 😜

This little being has been by my side since day one. Although she is very socialized and capable of being away from me with other familiar faces for periods of time ...going to daycare is a whole new experience 🙃

I was amazed with all of your supportive and personal responses which will help me to feel confident that Sarelle will transition smoothly and be totally comfortable there in her own time. She had a great day today and I hope this trend continues 🥰

Here is some of the advice I got and I hope this will help other mamas with their babes transitioning to daycare as well.

🔅Trust the process (and your gut)
🔅Know that she is in great hands
🔅Have hubby do drop offs
🔅Crying is a healthy way of communicating
🔅She is in good hands
🔅Kids need interaction with other kids early on
🔅Be confident at drop off and pick up
🔅Talk about daycare at home
🔅Mention teachers names and show pictures of her there having fun
🔅Be okay that it may take a few weeks or months
🔅Be super attentive and spend one on one time when she is home
🔅There will always be good and bad days
🔅Give her a comfort item like a stuffy or blankie
🔅Keep the drop offs short and don’t delay the goodbye
🔅Daycare is a positive experience
🔅Kids are resilient
🔅You are likely in more distress then she is

Things for me to keep in mind that may make the process more difficult:

🔅Going part time is harder than full time
🔅It’s harder for nursing (on demand) babies

I really appreciated all of these, thank you to those who took the time to message me personally 🙏🏼

#daycare #daycaretransition #toddlerlife #attachment #separationanxiety #momlife #newbegginings #sarellejolie

The one who made me a mom. Here we are celebrating

The one who made me a mom.
Here we are celebrating our second Mother’s Day together 🎀

No words can express what my role as a mom has meant to me. It’s the part of me I’ve always known I wanted to experience but never knew what it would be like until there was you.

Thank you my sweet Sarelle for your beauty, your funny, your wit, your creativity, your big personality, your affection, your determination, your animation, your wonder, your curiosity...you brighten up my day and I love you to the stars 🌟 and back!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there today & everyday.

#happymothersday #mamabear #babygirl #bellesarelle #motherdaughter #motherhood #momlife #untiltherewasyou #theultimatebaby #sweetlittleobe
📷 @vickibartelphotographer

It’s almost the weekend! Let the adventures begi

It’s almost the weekend! Let the adventures begin 🌤

Testing out her new @stonzwear shoes which are incredibly comfortable for her growing feet 🦶

#itsfriday #weekendvibes #adventureseeker #playplayplay

I really didn’t think I was going to ever get a

I really didn’t think I was going to ever get a baby monitor, let alone a video one. But here we are.

I can now see my precious girl sleep. I went 14 months without it…but the reason why I jumped on now is because she now has random wake ups here and there and before I go rushing into her room, I really need to see if she is lying down or standing up. Or be able to give it some time to see if she’ll settle on her own.

It can make a huge difference as the second I enter the room, I could be in there for 1-2 hours or more. As she just loves to be snuggled up to me, nursing & cuddling. Which is beautiful and I love every ounce of it. But my sleep suffers as it’s so hard for me to go back to bed. So having this insight as to what is going on with her has been super helpful. Not to mention seeing that tush in the air while she sleeps is priceless 😍

I am sure we would manage and be fine without it, but I am so happy I made the choice to bring @bebcare ‘s digital monitor into our home.

Most conventional monitors emit high doses of wireless emissions meaning radiation all day long and babies brains can absorb this radiation more than adults. Whereas @bebcare uses a wireless technology that reduces the amount of wireless power used making it safe for you and your baby.

They have everything from audio only to video monitors so depending on your needs, I encourage you to take a look at their products to see what fits you.

To get your discount, head over to marniwasserman.com/Bebcare & use the code ‘ultimatebaby’ to save 10%

#babymonitor #lowemf #zeroemissions #ultimatebaby #bebcare #videomonitor #babygear #lowtech #babybum

Without these two midwives @midwivesofwindsor, thi

Without these two midwives @midwivesofwindsor, this fine man of mine @ultimatehealthpodcast, my doula @gymdoula (behind the camera) and my mom. My pregnancy and delivery experience would not have been what it was.

I know it’s #internationaldayofthemidwife but this was my birth team and they were all an integral part of my homebirth.

But having midwives was essential for me. They helped me to fulfill my birth preferences and stood by my side every step of the way from pregnancy to postpartum.

There were many trying moments in my journey from a frank breech, hind water leak, funny positions in labour (this picture was me trying to get her into a better spot), long labour, slow contractions, weight gain challenges etc but they made me feel safe, comfortable and allowed me to make my own decisions.

I can’t recommend having a midwife enough (+ doula, supportive partner etc).

#ultimatebaby #birthteam #labourday #midwives #midwife #support #teamwork

Labour and delivery is the ultimate marathon, yet

Labour and delivery is the ultimate marathon, yet many women don’t even train for it (swipe & listen).

Taking the time during pregnancy to prepare your body inside and out is essential for what is to come on D- DAY and after.

Knowing what exercises to do and when to do them, how to move & listen to your body and most importantly how to train your mind.

These are all practices I took on during my pregnancy and it definitely made for a more positive pregnancy, delivery & recovery experience (although I still had my challenges).

This was also the case for @taylorwalkerfit. She is a mama of two (one that is super fresh 👶🏼) who shares her pregnancy and natural birth story along with the challenges she faced dealing with postpartum mental health after her first pregnancy. She also shares how she has navigated the ups and downs during her recent pregnancy.

Taylor created an amazing prenatal fitness program that will be launched in May on the @jillianmichaels Fitness App. Her goal is to inspire you to stay committed to your health, your body and your mind throughout all the stages of pregnancy and beyond.

Things we cover in this episode:
🔅Pregnancy life with a toddler during a pandemic
🔅How Taylor became involved in the fitness industry
🔅Don’t stop moving your body during pregnancy
🔅Doulas act as a bridge between families and healthcare providers
🔅Taylor’s struggles with postpartum anxiety
🔅Tips for postpartum recovery
🔅Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Head over and listen to episode 21 over at marniwasserman.com/021

#theultimatebabypodcast #tubcast #prenatalfitness #pregnancy #postpartum #newborn #movement #mentalhealth #hypnobirthing #motherhood

What dinner looked like tonight in toddler form. I

What dinner looked like tonight in toddler form.
I really didn’t have energy to cook tonight but this was what we ended up with. I promise, this didn’t take me more than 30 minutes.

The rainbow trout baked for 20 minutes while I steamed some cauliflower rice and made a super simple veggie stir-fry. I added a touch of sesame oil & coconut aminos and boom we had dinner.

On Sarelle’s fish (see above)...she is obsessed with this fermented lemon garlic preserve from @alchemypicklecompany. It truly ensures she will eat every last bite of food on her plate + she’s getting all that fermented gut goodness.

What did you have for dinner tonight?

#simpledinner #cleaneating #delicious #fastfood #mealprep #dinner #familymeal #toddlermeals #paleo #grainfree #homemade

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶

Truly. The grass is green, the days are warmer, garden is starting to grow, outdoor play all day, meals outside, fresh air...I’ve been waiting for you 🌞

#weekend #summerisintheair #outside #outdoorplay #naturegirl #gardenseason #backyardvibes #hellospring

After baby is born, your body needs some serious n

After baby is born, your body needs some serious nourishment and TLC.

It’s a time to repair, heal and just rest. You can do that without good quality food, but by adding in nutrient dense foods (the same ones you should have been eating during pregnancy) will help your body to recover in a healthy and supportive way.

These were some of my favourite go-to’s when I was in my fourth trimester. I was eating a combination of these foods in different meals everyday. To be honest, most of these aren’t much different from my day to day way of eating. These are the foods that I gravitate towards and make me feel good inside & out.

But if you don’t eat this way normally - during your pregnancy and postpartum is the time to do it!

And perfect timing...because I am so happy that I got my hands on a copy of @the.food.doula cookbook today. As this book completely compliments this advice. I love how her recipes are full of these ingredients that will support you from trimester 1-4!

What were your favourite foods and meals postpartum?

To hear more about my fourth trimester listen to episode 12 on The Ultimate Baby Podcast marniwasserman.com/012

#postpartum #thefourthtrimester #healingfoods #nourish #theultimatebaby #theultimatemom #babylife #motherhood #eattoheal #takeiteasymama

Thank you 🙏🏼 I asked for advice and support

Thank you 🙏🏼 I asked for advice and support to help the transition for a Sarelle going to daycare. This is a very new experience for all of us 😜

This little being has been by my side since day one. Although she is very socialized and capable of being away from me with other familiar faces for periods of time ...going to daycare is a whole new experience 🙃

I was amazed with all of your supportive and personal responses which will help me to feel confident that Sarelle will transition smoothly and be totally comfortable there in her own time. She had a great day today and I hope this trend continues 🥰

Here is some of the advice I got and I hope this will help other mamas with their babes transitioning to daycare as well.

🔅Trust the process (and your gut)
🔅Know that she is in great hands
🔅Have hubby do drop offs
🔅Crying is a healthy way of communicating
🔅She is in good hands
🔅Kids need interaction with other kids early on
🔅Be confident at drop off and pick up
🔅Talk about daycare at home
🔅Mention teachers names and show pictures of her there having fun
🔅Be okay that it may take a few weeks or months
🔅Be super attentive and spend one on one time when she is home
🔅There will always be good and bad days
🔅Give her a comfort item like a stuffy or blankie
🔅Keep the drop offs short and don’t delay the goodbye
🔅Daycare is a positive experience
🔅Kids are resilient
🔅You are likely in more distress then she is

Things for me to keep in mind that may make the process more difficult:

🔅Going part time is harder than full time
🔅It’s harder for nursing (on demand) babies

I really appreciated all of these, thank you to those who took the time to message me personally 🙏🏼

#daycare #daycaretransition #toddlerlife #attachment #separationanxiety #momlife #newbegginings #sarellejolie

The one who made me a mom. Here we are celebrating

The one who made me a mom.
Here we are celebrating our second Mother’s Day together 🎀

No words can express what my role as a mom has meant to me. It’s the part of me I’ve always known I wanted to experience but never knew what it would be like until there was you.

Thank you my sweet Sarelle for your beauty, your funny, your wit, your creativity, your big personality, your affection, your determination, your animation, your wonder, your curiosity...you brighten up my day and I love you to the stars 🌟 and back!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there today & everyday.

#happymothersday #mamabear #babygirl #bellesarelle #motherdaughter #motherhood #momlife #untiltherewasyou #theultimatebaby #sweetlittleobe
📷 @vickibartelphotographer

It’s almost the weekend! Let the adventures begi

It’s almost the weekend! Let the adventures begin 🌤

Testing out her new @stonzwear shoes which are incredibly comfortable for her growing feet 🦶

#itsfriday #weekendvibes #adventureseeker #playplayplay

I really didn’t think I was going to ever get a

I really didn’t think I was going to ever get a baby monitor, let alone a video one. But here we are.

I can now see my precious girl sleep. I went 14 months without it…but the reason why I jumped on now is because she now has random wake ups here and there and before I go rushing into her room, I really need to see if she is lying down or standing up. Or be able to give it some time to see if she’ll settle on her own.

It can make a huge difference as the second I enter the room, I could be in there for 1-2 hours or more. As she just loves to be snuggled up to me, nursing & cuddling. Which is beautiful and I love every ounce of it. But my sleep suffers as it’s so hard for me to go back to bed. So having this insight as to what is going on with her has been super helpful. Not to mention seeing that tush in the air while she sleeps is priceless 😍

I am sure we would manage and be fine without it, but I am so happy I made the choice to bring @bebcare ‘s digital monitor into our home.

Most conventional monitors emit high doses of wireless emissions meaning radiation all day long and babies brains can absorb this radiation more than adults. Whereas @bebcare uses a wireless technology that reduces the amount of wireless power used making it safe for you and your baby.

They have everything from audio only to video monitors so depending on your needs, I encourage you to take a look at their products to see what fits you.

To get your discount, head over to marniwasserman.com/Bebcare & use the code ‘ultimatebaby’ to save 10%

#babymonitor #lowemf #zeroemissions #ultimatebaby #bebcare #videomonitor #babygear #lowtech #babybum

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