Keila Tirado-Leist

If you follow me on Snap Chat (@ MommyinMKE) you know that I recently did some postpartum shopping since I currently don't have a ton of clothing that fit well right now. And I've always been a big believer in buying clothes that fit right even if I'm in between sizes. It really helps me with my overall well-being what with all of the physical, mental and emotional changes happening right now! At exactly 3 weeks postpartum today- I am definitely not in my pre-pregnancy size but I am recovering a lot faster this time around. Thankfully, Lucia is nursing so well but I am a lot bustier at the moment... I mean there's just so many things that change after having a baby! And I've said it a million times- us momma's are freaking amazing! Needless to say, postpartum shopping is always so hard for me. Although I don't think I've ever heard any one say that they love clothes shopping after having a bebe, haha! So today I set off with Lucia to find some clothes to take on our family trip coming up. 

I've chatted a little bit about my postpartum doula on my Snap Chat but haven't shared much anywhere else. In the months leading up to Lucia's birth I talked about my major concerns for postpartum. One of them being not having enough hands-on help with our boys and Lucia among other things. One of the major lessons I've learned since becoming a mother is that you really can't prepare enough for the arrival of your little. There will always be something new come up. However, by planning ahead, organizing and voicing my concerns ahead of time the transition to a family of 5 is going well even with B's crazy schedule (as a second year Anesthesia resident more on that in another post ;) ). During one of my chats on SC one of my amazing momma friends, Jasmine, sent me a message telling me about how she thought it would be so helpful for me to look into a postpartum doula. I had heard a little bit about them and their services but I really didn't know much. After doing a little research we quickly realized that this was exactly what we needed.

In a nutshell, pospartum doula's assist with newborn care, family adjustment needs, meal preparation, and any other household care we might need. They offer evidence based information and resources on infant feeding, infant soothing techniques, understanding postpartum depression, and support with the physical and emotional healing needed by me. Basically, my postpartum doula has been a heaven sent for me! She has been my extra eyes, hands and support while both B and my family cannot be here physically as often as they would like. We always knew that we would be having children while B was in residency and planned accordingly. However, being away from family was one of the factors that we hadn't thought as much about. Having my postpartum doula here this time around has made such a huge difference and we are so happy that we decided to have one! If you are a mother with similar concerns- I cannot recommend enough looking into having a postpartum doula.

Now for some clothes, haha! (And on a side-note these are all on major sale!)

I am obsessed with this top! It works so well both tucked and untucked. The details are so delicate and perfect for summer that I had to have it and it's nursing- friendly! This skirt (that has a super stretchy/comfy waist band) is also such a pretty mustard that I thought it went really well with this top but I would pair it with a white tee and or/denim jacket too.

This jumpsuit is so good. Nursing friendly, comfy and it fit like I had it tailored (I got it in a small).

I wore this chambray to out shopping and it's become my favorite! It also pairs well with just about every bottom. I purchased this pretty emerald green maxi, it has pockets and a stretchy waist that 

fits so comfy! I think I'm sensing a theme here haha!