My Makeup Routine Before and After Babies

Becoming a mom changes everything. This includes your body, relationships, sleep patterns, outlook in life and... your makeup routine. I love makeup. In fact, I love it so much that Joey knew he had to pack my makeup kit in our hospital bag when I suddenly had to be admitted to our hospital's High Risk Pregnancy Unit. I always said I wanted to look presentable in our post delivery family photos. But due to the nature of my pregnancy, I wasnt able to put on makeup before giving birth anymore. Little did I know that was the way things were going to be after the twins were born. Here's a comparison of my makeup routine before and after the twins: 

A Guide to Blowouts

Before I became a mom, I associated the word blowout with Kate Middleton's perfect signature hairstyle. Nowadays, blowouts have taken on an unglamorous new meaning because of the inevitable diaper blowout. I guess you can say diaper blowouts are a right of passage for every parent but it's something that I really dreaded. Plus, I knew I had double the chances of experiencing it because of the twins. 

What is Motherhood?

I have only been a mom for three months and in those three months, I can say that motherhood is…

Figuring out whether your baby’s cry is a call for milk, nappy change or a need to be held.

Buying skin firming gel in an attempt to get your pre-pregnancy tummy back but not getting to put it on regularly because you already consider yourself so lucky to get 5 minutes a day to shower.

Giving up chocolates and nuts when you’re breastfeeding and your baby has a sensitive stomach.