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Pregnancy insomnia is getting the best of me lately, but the right words about this experience finally came to me in the middle of the night so here ya go —

Hopeful to bring our third living babe home this fall and complete our family. Hopeful (not absolutely certain) because I know nothing is guaranteed. When you have been through losses like we have, or infertility, you unfortunately understand that the reality is not all rainbows and butterflies.

That a positive pregnancy test does not guarantee a baby in your arms.

That hearing a heartbeat once, or even a few times, does not equal a living baby 9 months later.

That “making it” to an arbitrary amount of weeks does not mean you’re “safe.”

That one good scan does not guarantee a healthy baby that will survive outside the womb.

That making an announcement, having a gender reveal, decorating a nursery, choosing a name, having a shower, still does not promise a thing.

If this sounds harsh or extreme to you that’s because it is. There’s nothing  NOT harsh or extreme about losing a baby or going through infertility.

The truth is there are no guarantees, and as loss and infertility moms we know this and understand it better than anyone. No one can tell you with 100% certainty how your journey is going to go or that it will end with a healthy, living baby in your arms. All we can do is take it day by day, and hold on to slivers of hope, which I will say is possible, and really freaking hard.

If you are in the thick of loss or infertility or pregnancy after loss I see you, I am you. It sucks and the isolation can be crippling. The only thing I can offer is do what you need to do for YOU and give zero f**ks to anyone who can’t comprehend the magnitude of this experience.

Be kind to yourself, be ruthless in your search for answers, be fierce in protecting your heart and be all around unapologetic. This is a part of your story and it sucks and however you choose to navigate it is valid AF 💪

Here’s to us, the worst girl gang ever, with the best and strongest (not by choice) members 💗
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I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

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Baby SISTER is here!! Best surprise ever and worth Baby SISTER is here!! Best surprise ever and worth the wait to find out! Everyone say hi to our littlest love, Layla Marie 💕💕 She came into this world making us laugh + cry the happiest tears. Weighing 7lb 3oz with the cutest cheeks and darkest hair, 20in long! Layla girl, you are everything our family needed and more 😭 IT'S A GIRL! Ahhhhh!!! Still can't believe it 🫶
09.18.23 🤍 09.18.23 🤍
Feeling ready to meet this babe!!! Give us your be Feeling ready to meet this babe!!! Give us your best guesses for baby’s gender — it’s a surprise and I’ve had zero “feelings” this whole time 🤣 I love hearing everyone’s predictions and reasonings though! Also throw your best name choices at us for both boys and girls because we still haven’t narrowed anything down, third child energy, no time to think 🤪✌️#herewegoagain
Happy Anniversary to my guy 💕✨ We remembered Happy Anniversary to my guy 💕✨ We remembered this is actually our 20th year together (yes, high school sweethearts 💗), but 8 years married. Adding kids to the mix has tested us in ways I never imagined (& turned your beard gray 🤣) AND also deepened and strengthened our love and relationship in ways I never knew possible. Thank you for supporting my endeavors, being the best partner to me and sharing equally in the raising our family, you’re also the second best flower farmer I know 😉 Cheers to us!!
Still in summer mode over here ☀️✌️ Still in summer mode over here ☀️✌️
8 months of growing you little love 💕 Pregnanc 8 months of growing you little love 💕

Pregnancy insomnia is getting the best of me lately, but the right words about this experience finally came to me in the middle of the night so here ya go —

Hopeful to bring our third living babe home this fall and complete our family. Hopeful (not absolutely certain) because I know nothing is guaranteed. When you have been through losses like we have, or infertility, you unfortunately understand that the reality is not all rainbows and butterflies.

That a positive pregnancy test does not guarantee a baby in your arms.

That hearing a heartbeat once, or even a few times, does not equal a living baby 9 months later.

That “making it” to an arbitrary amount of weeks does not mean you’re “safe.”

That one good scan does not guarantee a healthy baby that will survive outside the womb.

That making an announcement, having a gender reveal, decorating a nursery, choosing a name, having a shower, still does not promise a thing.

If this sounds harsh or extreme to you that’s because it is. There’s nothing  NOT harsh or extreme about losing a baby or going through infertility.

The truth is there are no guarantees, and as loss and infertility moms we know this and understand it better than anyone. No one can tell you with 100% certainty how your journey is going to go or that it will end with a healthy, living baby in your arms. All we can do is take it day by day, and hold on to slivers of hope, which I will say is possible, and really freaking hard.

If you are in the thick of loss or infertility or pregnancy after loss I see you, I am you. It sucks and the isolation can be crippling. The only thing I can offer is do what you need to do for YOU and give zero f**ks to anyone who can’t comprehend the magnitude of this experience.

Be kind to yourself, be ruthless in your search for answers, be fierce in protecting your heart and be all around unapologetic. This is a part of your story and it sucks and however you choose to navigate it is valid AF 💪

Here’s to us, the worst girl gang ever, with the best and strongest (not by choice) members 💗
Our fourth babe, coming soon ✨ Footage shot by Our fourth babe, coming soon ✨

Footage shot by @jessicamicciophoto and beautifully put together by @filmsoflife_co, eternally grateful to you both for bringing this beautiful and priceless film to life!
Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

#SwissArmyKnife #flowertruck #FlowerArrangements #GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow #ToolOfTheTrade #ConvenientTools #FlowerPower #FlowerArrangementsMadeEasy #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
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#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
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14 Fun Activities To Do With Your Newborn

January 16, 2019 / Mom & Baby

This post may contain affiliate links. Original photography by Victoria Gloria.

Are you looking for ways to interact with your newborn, but don't have any ideas? Well, here are 14 fun activities to do with newborn babies!

Congratulations mama! If you’re reading this you’re probably just coming down from the initial excitement and elation of newly attained parenthood, possibly even falling into (somewhat) of a routine with your babe. Not that we had much time for play during the newborn stage with my son (because COLIC), but there were times when I wanted to start some educational and bonding activities with him.

These activities listed below were some of my favorites to do with Luca during months 0-3 (and beyond!)!

14 Fun Activities to do with Newborn Babies

Tummy Time

Tummy time is really great for strengthening baby’s muscles. Some babies are really big fans of having to work to lift their head up to look around, and others are not. Even if they only like to stay on their tummy for 20 seconds, that’s great! Small snippets of time add up. Grab this soft, colorful mat to practice on!

Activity Mat

Activity mats and play gyms provide a ton of simple entertainment for babies! There is so much to look at – colors, shapes, animals – many things they haven’t ever seen before. Don’t underestimate this gem, Luca loved his from around four weeks (click here for our favorite one for newborns)! It was one of the #1 toys in the house until he became interested in mobility.

Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick ‘n Play Piano Gym

The Play Gym by Lovevery

Tiny Love Meadow Days Super Play Mat

Stretches and Kicks

This is one of the most fun ways to interact with baby! Holding their little feet and pumping their legs/pedaling is fun for both mom and baby. Lots of smiles typically accompany this activity, plus it helps relieve gas! You could also throw in a little baby massage at the end, Luca LOVED these!

Are you looking for ways to interact with your newborn, but don't have any ideas? Well, here are 14 fun activities to do with newborn babies!

Looking in the Mirror

Luca has always loved looking in the mirror, ever since he was teeny tiny! There is instant curiosity as to what they are seeing. He lights up whenever he catches a glimpse of himself, and recently, now that he is bigger, he likes trying to kiss his reflection. So adorable and a great activity to throw in during the day!

Stimulate Senses

Let your baby touch and feel everything! We especially loved Freddie the Firefly and everything O-ball, but really just let them feel anything and everything! The bath water, their bottle, your shirt, a book, a rubber teether, etc.; this type of learning is essential for their mental, physical and emotional development.

Freddie the Firefly

O-Ball Shaker Toy

Giraffe Teething Ring

Sophie Giraffe

Calmies Teether

Wheel Activity Center

Reading

I have always been a fan of taking the time to read books to Luca. We have several board books and “Indestructibles” books that are his favorite. Interactive ones are especially fun, and for newborns, go for black and white – they LOVE the contrast!

Look, Look! Board Book

Babies On The Farm Lift-a-Flap Board Book

 Indestructibles: Hello, Farm!

Are you looking for ways to interact with your newborn, but don't have any ideas? Well, here are 14 fun activities to do with newborn babies!

Head-Turning Exercises

Getting baby to respond to certain stimuli is so fun! One way to do this is to go into a darker room with a flashlight, shine the light on the ceiling and move the light slowly so baby can follow it. You can also shake a rattle, or speak to them from one side so they try to figure out where the sound is coming from. We also loved this toy for head-turning exercises!

Baby Pull-ups

I’m pretty sure every parent just does this instinctually, but it’s a great exercise for baby to hold their wrists and help them pull-up slowly to a sitting position. It develops muscles and it’s entertaining! Win! We started this around two-three months when Luca had better head control.

Balloon Kick

This one may take a little bit of prep with getting helium-filled balloons, but it is so fun to see your baby’s eyes light up! Get some balloons, tie them to baby’s ankles and watch them go crazy kicking to get the balloons moving. So cute!

Bubbles

Who doesn’t love some bubbles? Babies love watching bubbles float around. Don’t underestimate the simplicity of suds.

Are you looking for ways to interact with your newborn, but don't have any ideas? Well, here are 14 fun activities to do with newborn babies!

Talk to Baby

I know this sounds obvious but it’s a really great way to entertain baby! You can talk to your baby as you walk through the house and dictate to them what you are doing. Tell them about how you are preparing dinner, point out some pictures on the walls or pretend you are on the old MTV show Cribs and give them a house tour! Babies truly LOVE this!

Music Therapy

Music has a way of soothing the soul. Playing music and singing to Luca is an activity we started from day one and continue daily. I would play different genres to see which relaxed him the most, which made him happy etc. Turns out he’s just like mom and dad and loves Bob Marley and Soul! Some of Luca’s absolute favorites were “Ooh Child” by The Five Stairsteps and “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley. Now I just turn on the popular hits station via Alexa and sing whatever comes on, it makes him so happy!

I also dance for Luca when music comes on and he continues to get a kick out of it every time! He loves laughing at me making a fool of myself and when I pick him up to dance together he goes crazy!

Are you looking for ways to interact with your newborn, but don't have any ideas? Well, here are 14 fun activities to do with newborn babies!

Fun Visuals

Another great activity for newborn babies is showing them fun visuals! Showing baby flashcards with shapes, colors, and faces is a great activity; I have loved the set that came with our Lovevery Playgym! You can also get creative here – Luca actually loved going grocery shopping and staring at all the colorful items on the shelves! He became mesmerized looking all around and it was so cute watching him start to figure out this new world.

Get Outside

To go along with fun visuals, it was great for us to get outside! Luca was a newborn during the early spring so some days I would put him in our wrap and head out to the garden. When he wasn’t sleeping he loved looking around at the new outside world! Even if you just pop baby in the stroller and go for a quick walk, introducing them to new surroundings is a great activity!

Just Enjoy Baby Being Little

Honestly, my best advice would be to just enjoy your baby in the moment. Don’t overthink it, just have fun and make sweet memories! Believe me, the time really does fly by!

 

Babywearing is one of my favorite things about having a newborn. There are so many benefits of babywearing. Check them out here!

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  1. Samantha Shields says

    January 16, 2019 at 12:58 am

    Olivia loves sitting up and helping pull herself into a sitting position, she also LOVES looking at herself in the mirror and on our phones! Loves the playback from Snapchat videos too haha.

    Reply
    • christinemcovino says

      January 16, 2019 at 3:03 am

      Oh my gosh YES!! The Snapchat filters are the BEST haha

      Reply

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Baby SISTER is here!! Best surprise ever and worth Baby SISTER is here!! Best surprise ever and worth the wait to find out! Everyone say hi to our littlest love, Layla Marie 💕💕 She came into this world making us laugh + cry the happiest tears. Weighing 7lb 3oz with the cutest cheeks and darkest hair, 20in long! Layla girl, you are everything our family needed and more 😭 IT'S A GIRL! Ahhhhh!!! Still can't believe it 🫶
09.18.23 🤍 09.18.23 🤍
Feeling ready to meet this babe!!! Give us your be Feeling ready to meet this babe!!! Give us your best guesses for baby’s gender — it’s a surprise and I’ve had zero “feelings” this whole time 🤣 I love hearing everyone’s predictions and reasonings though! Also throw your best name choices at us for both boys and girls because we still haven’t narrowed anything down, third child energy, no time to think 🤪✌️#herewegoagain
Happy Anniversary to my guy 💕✨ We remembered Happy Anniversary to my guy 💕✨ We remembered this is actually our 20th year together (yes, high school sweethearts 💗), but 8 years married. Adding kids to the mix has tested us in ways I never imagined (& turned your beard gray 🤣) AND also deepened and strengthened our love and relationship in ways I never knew possible. Thank you for supporting my endeavors, being the best partner to me and sharing equally in the raising our family, you’re also the second best flower farmer I know 😉 Cheers to us!!
Still in summer mode over here ☀️✌️ Still in summer mode over here ☀️✌️
8 months of growing you little love 💕 Pregnanc 8 months of growing you little love 💕

Pregnancy insomnia is getting the best of me lately, but the right words about this experience finally came to me in the middle of the night so here ya go —

Hopeful to bring our third living babe home this fall and complete our family. Hopeful (not absolutely certain) because I know nothing is guaranteed. When you have been through losses like we have, or infertility, you unfortunately understand that the reality is not all rainbows and butterflies.

That a positive pregnancy test does not guarantee a baby in your arms.

That hearing a heartbeat once, or even a few times, does not equal a living baby 9 months later.

That “making it” to an arbitrary amount of weeks does not mean you’re “safe.”

That one good scan does not guarantee a healthy baby that will survive outside the womb.

That making an announcement, having a gender reveal, decorating a nursery, choosing a name, having a shower, still does not promise a thing.

If this sounds harsh or extreme to you that’s because it is. There’s nothing  NOT harsh or extreme about losing a baby or going through infertility.

The truth is there are no guarantees, and as loss and infertility moms we know this and understand it better than anyone. No one can tell you with 100% certainty how your journey is going to go or that it will end with a healthy, living baby in your arms. All we can do is take it day by day, and hold on to slivers of hope, which I will say is possible, and really freaking hard.

If you are in the thick of loss or infertility or pregnancy after loss I see you, I am you. It sucks and the isolation can be crippling. The only thing I can offer is do what you need to do for YOU and give zero f**ks to anyone who can’t comprehend the magnitude of this experience.

Be kind to yourself, be ruthless in your search for answers, be fierce in protecting your heart and be all around unapologetic. This is a part of your story and it sucks and however you choose to navigate it is valid AF 💪

Here’s to us, the worst girl gang ever, with the best and strongest (not by choice) members 💗

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