Sonja Joubert

I realized that having a Book of Mormon journal would streamline my study process — since I can read and take notes in one book. Here’s some more tips to have better scripture study f0r moms who belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Find a time of day that works and stick to it Developing a routine when it comes to scripture study will help you develop the habit and you’ll end up feeling weird the days you aren’t able to read. Once your schedule is selected and you’ve set the reminder (if you wish, you don’t have to set a reminder), your study plan will show up in the “Study Plans” section. More reasons why I love the Line Upon Line Book of Mormon journal

This birth Instagram account @birthwithoutfear does exactly what it’s Unfortunately, many of the photos and videos on this birth Instagram account (and a lot on all of the others mentioned) are censored and you need to click on the photo and then “see photo” in order to view it because some users have reported it as “offensive or disturbing. Being a home birth mama myself, I LOVE how this account celebrates home birth and shows that it’s not scary to have a baby at home. This birth Instagram account, @SACREDBIRTHDOULA, helps bring that to light, how we can change it, and how ALL births are beautiful, no matter the color.

You don’t need a crib (a bassinet will do for the first little while), but since we had one, we built our baby girl’s nursery corner around her crib. Besides a place for your baby to sleep, you need: We got this cute rose gold utility cart from Michaels for pretty much everything: breastfeeding/formula supplies, wipes, medicine, hair bows, etc. And although three drawers isn’t much, we keep just the clothes that we use most often and make sure to go through it often for clothes that don’t fit anymore. )- To tie it all together, we got a matching crib sheet and diaper changing pad cover from Target, and the “Itty bitty and pretty” sign is from Hobby Lobby.

You’ve nursed for 6 months, she’s gotten all the important antibodies, and you’ve bonded. I think about my next baby (whenever that will be) and how I want to make sure it’s different that time. It’s hard to see practically everywhere that you should breastfeed for a least a year when you’re struggling like I was. Doing what’s best for your baby makes you the perfect mama for that baby!