Ashley Newton

Never imagined a world where I'm afraid to let my children love their grandparents. I never expected to keep family from spending time with us. I didn't think I took those special moments for granted. Until now. I'm praying for better days. I'm praying for more hugs. More kisses. More connection. One day. I pray that one day comes soon. • • • • #pray #faith #believe #holyspirit #spiritualwarfare #christian #grace #embraceyourmotherhood #honestmama #honestlymothering #momsofig #thebump #bumpdated #momswithcameras #motherhoodrising #motherhoodthroughinstagram #clickinmoms #thismamasheart #stayhome #staysafe

Little Mr. is happiest when he's in the tub. Thank you to @babydelightinc for this awesome bather! It's super soft and comfy for little bubs. Click the link in bio to find it ♥️ • • #bathtime #babyboy #babybath #bubblebath #justbaby #babybathtime #babybather #babyproducts #motherhoodrising #cutest_kiddies #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodthroughinstagram #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #simplychildren #babiesofig #babyboy #cutebabies #letthembelittle #littlebro #littleandbrave #momtogs #clickinmoms #our_everyday_moments #mom_hub #childofig #cameramama #mytinymoments #kidsforreal

I want to remember this. • • Sleepless nights from feedings to worrying about the future. Crying when he’s crying, or sometimes no reason at all. Stressing over every little thing or nothing at all. Putting on a brave face for my babies when I’m crumbling on the inside. • • I want to remember this time. I want to remember this fear, anxiety and hopelessness I’m feeling. • • One day, everything will be okay. One day, I’ll face new challenges. I want to remember this time, because I’ll be able to look back and say, “I made it.” • • Mamas, we can do it.

‘Lil bubs is one month 🖤 SWIPE for a shot with big sis 😭

In some ways, I’m grateful for this pandemic. It gave me time. Time to spend with my daughter. Time to heal. Time to learn about my new baby. This is something I may not have had otherwise. The world is scary right now, and I’ll be the first to admit I let my mind go to the darkest of places...but it’s happening for a reason. May we all try our best to see what this virus gave us, rather than what it took away. One day this will all be over. What will we remember?

@kodiakcakes Bear Bites are getting us through the snack rut 🐻 (ad) Made with 100% whole grain PLUS protein! We have to portion them out for Elo to keep from eating them all up 🙈 • You can find Bear Bites at your local @krogerco More from #KodiakCakes at the link in my bio 🐾 • • #KodiakCakes #KodiakBearBites #hbtkodiakcakesbearbites #hbtsp

Hey Jude, refrain. Don’t carry the world upon your shoulders 🤍 • • Blankie designed by mama Printed via @spoonflower

I have to be honest. • • My second pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum experience was NOTHING like I had expected. It was NOT easier. • • I was induced, I was screaming for that epidural, my waters were broken for me, Jude was ripped out of me using forceps, and it all happened during a global pandemic. • • Blunt honesty: I can’t control my bladder. I have tears INSIDE and outside my vagina. I’m wearing diapers. I’m pretty sure my tailbone is broken. I look at my body and see a road map of stretch marks and a gut that looks and feels like jello. • • But I am so deliriously happy. I am so blessed. I am SO grateful.

Labor looks different for everyone. You can do everything in your power to ensure things go as you want, but sometimes they don’t. No matter what, no matter how confident you are going into it, no matter how many times you’ve done it...birth is always scary. But it’s worth it. Worth every pain, every stitch, every scar, everything.

I gave birth during a pandemic. It was scary. Full of uncertainties. My husband and I couldn’t help but be distracted by fear. We were overwhelmed. • • Mamas, I’m praying for you in these times. Birth is scary and full of its own unknowns. Our babies are born in this time for a purpose. Nothing is coincidence. God has a purpose and a plan for everything. These babies are a gift. They are a promise of better days to come. They are a glimpse into a brighter future. • We’re going to be okay. We are going to make it through this.

When I look at this face, I see hope for a brighter tomorrow. I cling on to the faith that we can make it through these times of fear. I pray that her future will be better than the present we’re currently living. Oh Lord, please protect and guide her. You have her in the palm of your hand.

May we all have the mindset of our children in this time, who are just happy to have quality time with their parents. In their homes. In their safe place. May we choose to savor these moments, and shut out the chaos going on outside our doors. May we take this time to finally rest. • • Keeping Elo on track with her sleep has been easier with our buds @oilogiccare. Their products come in a mess-free roll-on bottle and are safely diluted. No synthetics, no dyes, no artificial fragrances. You can find their products at Walmart in the baby aisle, or click the link in my bio ♥️ • • #savethedaythenaturalway #essentialoils #naturalbaby #essentialoilrollons #heroilogickids #amboilogic #ambcollab

You were my first. You made me a mama. You gave me a love I never knew existed. You’ve shown me how strong, patient, and capable I am. I love you, my first born. There is no one like you.

I pray you never lose your desire for adventure ♥️

Still crying at this moment I captured yesterday 😭 It’s crazy how your heart grows bigger. Welcoming a new baby makes you worry that you don’t have enough love to go around. I cannot wait to meet this boy, and I cannot wait to see my little Elo grow into her big sister role 😭♥️ • • • Shoes: @bangsshoes Super comfy on these prego feet! DM for a discount 😉 #bangsblitz #livebangs