The image above is an inspiration board for a little boy's room I've been designing. I've been working on quite a few nurseries lately and many of them are for first time moms. Of course I have lots of advice, but in honor of Mother's Day, I would love to hear yours. It is time to spill your secrets. What is a tip or trick you would tell these girls about becoming a mother? 
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Don't sweat the small stuff. It doesn't matter if your child isn't doing exactly what the neighbors kid who is the same age is doing, it doesn't matter if they don't like veggies, it doesn't matter if they're out exploring and they eat a handful of dirt, it doesn't matter if they aren't sleeping through the night until they're 1... or 4:)
ReplyDeleteYou'll save yourselves a lot of stress, and allow more room for love and acceptance if you remember this from the get-go.
I am not a mother (yet, I hope). But I must say that if i was planning the nursery now I'd be loving on this idea board - looks amazing! I love the shape of that glider - and I love that changing table!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of pieces of knowlege I have learned over the years. Just because you are tying to be the "perfec" Mom don't think that will produce a "perfect" child. They come with their own sweet little personalitlies and it is our job to guide them. The other thing is I like to have a special song or saying for each of my children that is just between them and me. It is amazing how they never forget that. I even do it with my grandbabies. Our special moment. Congratulations to all you young Mommy's You are about experience a love that can not be described with the human language. Enjoy the Process, Kathysue
ReplyDeleteAs for newborns, each phase is over before you know it... you might be exhausted and getting absolutely NO sleep, but before you know it, they will be sleeping through the night (and no longer newborns).
ReplyDeleteLove the blog, and love the storyboards!
Realize that you know your child best of all and your decisions will be the right ones!
ReplyDeleteI love the wallpaper and great rocker!
ReplyDeleteBest, Connie
Did you actually find that Oeuf rocker? Because I thought it was recalled a few years ago & I can't find it anywhere!
ReplyDeleteadvice to new moms... it is okay to feel/embrace the baby blues. it happens to tons of women so don't be embarrassed! you will feel like "you" again!
ReplyDeletethis is a old post, but thought i would share anyways... http://tjanderica.blogspot.com/2009/02/new-found-person.html
I LOVE this!! I wish I could do this in my house!
ReplyDeleteI love that blue and brown D&A rug. So lovely for a nursery. My advice to new mothers -- be kind to and patient with yourself. Motherhood rocks your identity, your body and your priorities. Give yourself time and space to figure it out and let your life unfold. Enjoy the amazing ride! Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeletei believe in sleep training...which is a hot topic and something every mother should decide for herself... but it does go by fast and it's totally great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous room. Advice for new moms, sleep when your baby
ReplyDeletesleeps. It took me too long to listen to this advice but it is the key to
surviving new motherhood. Happy Mothers Day!
My advice is: don't listen to advice! (c: Every child is so different and just because it worked for them doesn't mean it will be great for your little sweetie! And enjoy every second (ESPECIALLY the hard ones) because they are gone so very quick...
ReplyDeletemight i ask what program you use for your inspiration boards? love that room by the way!
ReplyDeleteI love this inspiration board. Wow...little boy nurseries have sure change for the better in the past 12 years!
ReplyDeleteAdvice for new mothers...enjoy the days while they are little. It goes by way too quickly and I miss those days of taking outings and being toghether. Looking back, I spent way too much time trying to get out and filling my days with volunteer activities when I should have just embraced staying in and being together. It seems so long now and it's only been 6 years since I had my youngest child.