I was somewhat of a frazzle-pants with my first born.

I just didn’t know how to navigate the huge, colossal transition of matrescence. I know so many mamas feel this way, but… I wish I had been the mom I am now with my first born.

Now, I by no means have everything figured out, but at least it’s better. 🙂 I am much less anxious and so much more confident this time around. I can take little things in stride, and somehow get more to-dos done than ever before. Nursing has been a million times easier this time (thank God,) and I now know what I need and what I don’t.

If only I had had this confidence with my first born! Alas, it doesn’t work that way, does it?

Speaking of the stuff I don’t need…

If you too are seeking to be a minimalist mom and not amass a bunch of junk in the process of this gorgeous and challenging period of early mamahood, today’s video is for you. I’m sharing all the things that we actually use, and have proven essential – at least for us. (Every parent and family is different – please do you.)

I would love to hear from you all! Anything that I didn’t mention that you can’t live without as a mama?

Wishing you all a beautiful rest of your week,