My Babymoon

I had not heard the term "babymoon" until after Caroline was born and I started running in the mommy circles. This time around, I am fully enjoying my babymoon, savoring every moment! If you aren't familiar with a babymoon, it is very similar to a honeymoon. Here's how to enjoy your moon--be it a baby or honey.

Spend lots of time in bed with your new love. Obviously on a honeymoon, no explanation needed. With a newborn, cuddle up in bed together for frequent naps and a much easier nighttime. I take at least one nap a day with Elizabeth, and we sleep the night away, getting up for a diaper change or two along with a dose of pain meds.

Don't worry with chores and food. On a honeymoon, eat out in nice restaurants. John and I saved the receipt from our "fancy" dinner out on our honeymoon. Like $63, which we thought was so expensive. Those were our lightweight drinking days. I'm sure he wishes I was still such a cheap date. On a babymoon, don't worry about housework. We have been so blessed to have some friends organize a food tree. We've had dinner brought to us nearly every night so far, and we'll have meals every other night for a couple more weeks. It is so wonderful not to have to worry with that detail.

Wear lingerie. Again, honeymoon obvious. That's what lingerie parties are for. For your babymoon, I recommend a few comfy pjs that you'd wear in front of company along with a nursing tank. I shower and put on a new set of pjs each day. It is comfy and makes those daily naps much easier.

Enjoy every minute of it! If it's a honeymoon, it will hopefully be your only one. If it's a babymoon, you may get more than one, but it won't be too often.

Now, doesn't the "moon" part indicate a full 28 days? I've got 20 days left to enjoy my babymoon!