10 Things I Couldn't Have Survived Without

I thought it would be fun to list out the top 10 things that help me survive these first couple of months with a newborn! Here they are in order starting with the least important.Obviously there are a lot more items that most mothers have (ie: burp cloths, pacifiers, etc) that I'm not including.

#10: Eddie Bauer car seat cover.

We have managed to not freeze the toes off our little one with this wonderful, fleece cover. It has protected him from the harsh winter snowfalls up here in Cleveland and kept him warm and cozy!

#9: Target nursing tank tops

I have lived in these tank tops since Drew's birth. They are long, comfortable and extremely easy to use.

#8: Bouncy seat
Although we don't use it as much anymore, we wore it out the first 6 weeks or so! It helped me be able to take showers, go to the bathroom, get a bite to eat, etc. Life savor!

#7: Medela breast pump
Due to Drew's latching problems in the beginning as well as the pain I was experiencing from breastfeeding, I pumped a LOT to help my supply increase. Now I only pump one time a day to store up a bit of milk, but it was a HUGE help in the beginning.

#6: Sleep sheep / Homedics sound spa
The white noise from these two items have kept our angel asleep through the sounds of creaky wood floors, dogs barking, and much more.

#5: Mylicon
Our little one prefers not to release gas in the form of a burp, but in the form of a quiet but deadly way. We can often hear his stomach 'brewing' much like adults after eating a huge Mexican food meal. This has really helped him endure the gas stuck in his little body and sleep better.

#4: Halo swaddle sleep sack

Drew HAS to be swaddled to sleep. From day 1 he would wake up if his hands were out and about. We LOVE the Halo sleep sacks and especially the fleece one for the winter time.

#3: Lanolin cream

Breastfeeding was painful. EXTREMELY painful. While it doesn't hurt nearly at all anymore, this stuff was a lifesaver in the beginning. I had it all throughout the house and would have died from pain had it not been for this cream.

#2: Iphone

My apps and games saved me from falling asleep with all the middle of the night feedings.

#1: DEREK!

I absolutely wouldn't have survived these past two months without the love and support of my best friend. He has been an amazing father and a the best husband any new mother could ask for.