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New Baby for Me, Shower for You | A Disney Baby Giveaway

There are certain times in your life when you realize that you are surrounded by so many people who have your back – or at least, I hope this is a common realization. I hope I’m not the only one who feels this. Whenever I wonder whether anyone really likes me or if I am just the scum of the earth (I have to think this is a common feeling too somethings, because we all have insecurities, right?) I just needed to remember how loved I’ve felt during the times in my life when I needed it most – like now, as I am in the depths of newbornness all over again.

About a month before Logan was born, friends from church threw me a shower. They had reached out to some of my friends whom I had met online too so that they could contribute to the evening. I received words of hope for both me and the newest baby who would soon make himself known from people who I see weekly to people I rarely see to people I’ve never seen in real life. It was touching. And their gift of a certificate to get chef prepared meals delivered to my front door was really everything a Mom with a growing family could want.

Dinner Table

Out of the kindness of their hearts, people are reaching out to us and bringing over meals to help us ease into the transition of being a family of five. I am humbled especially by the friends who offer to do things like this for us when they really don’t need to – when we haven’t seen them in a while, and when they have large, busy families of their own already.

Now that my third baby is here, my mailbox is a constant source of excitement as Logan is showered with gifts nearly daily from family and friends whom I have met and gotten to know through this blogging platform.

I don’t mean to boast. I don’t want to cause anyone who is in a similar state of newborn transition to feel more lonely when comparing their situation to mine. But I do want to emphasize how important it is for me to dwell on this lovingkindess that people are showering on my family right now. I need to remember what I’m feeling now for those times when I’m hit with insecurities and for other times when people in my life need to be showered with the same generosity. I want to be someone who will step up and love in this way.

So, in the spirit of generosity and showers and celebration, I want to thank those who read my blog and who followed along with my labour with Logan and who have been sending love and kind comments all throughout my pregnancy. I have a Disney Baby gift to shower upon someone.

This Disney Baby bundle includes a gorgeous Natural Minnie Mouse plush toy that is safe for even the tiniest babies. The organic cotton that it is made with is so soft, it is filled with recycled fibre and has a little rattle inside to soothe and entertain. Also included is a Splash Mat, perfect to sit underneath a high chair during meal times (ours went under the kid-table at Thanksgiving!), a SuperBib made with easy to wipe waterproof fabric, and a set of swaddling blankets.

Minnie Mouse Plush Disney Baby Giveaway

To enter the giveaway, you must reside in Canada. Follow the instructions on the giveaway app below. The giveaway will be open for two weeks, ending right before midnight on February 13th.

I’m also connecting this post with Gfunkified and Writing, Wishing for their Through The Lens Thursday photography prompt. This week’s prompt was “Table”.

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  3. I like taking new mommies freezer meals that just need to be heated up. I have two daughters who are expecting this year, one in a few weeks and one in the summer so there are lots of freezer meals to be made by me in the near future!

  4. I like to help out with the baby during the first weeks. My best friend is expecting her first baby and better believe I will be there daily!

  5. I’m so so happy that you’re getting the meals! That was so thoughtful of them and I was so glad to be a tiny part of it. Also, I love that top picture… You can feel the warmth and friendship exuding from it. I wish I had been there and also feel like I was, just from looking at it.
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  8. I make them the classic diaper cake and give a GC for a mani/pedi and massage for the mom! Of course I offer to babysit while she gets time out for herself. I also always buy a toy for any other siblings to congratulate them on becoming a big brother or sister :-)

  11. I like taking new mom’s some freezer meals/home baking. And when I give baby shower gifts I always make sure to put something in there for the Mom to treat her.

  15. I just like to be there for them, and to help them if they have any questions as I’ve been through most of their common worrisome questions myself lol :)

  19. I always make food, and usually something small like a sleeper. it depends on what # of baby it is. If it’s the first I give them something adorable, if it’s the third I give them diapers.

  22. I always offer to come over and watch the baby so my friend can have a nice shower to her self and bring her a healthy meal.

  26. I’m so glad you are feeling loved and supported, no less than every Mom and baby deserves! And, you are particularly sweet. I so love seeing pics and hearing about you and your family.

  30. I like to be there for my friends and encourage them. Being a new mom is hard, and I think every new mom needs to knows they are not alone. I try to do anything I can do to help out.

  32. i like giving the mom something special. baby gets all the attention :) although I do get baby something

  34. I make them care packages for themselves (as they deserve R&R too!) and IOUs to babysit! My great-nephew is going to be born in a month so I’m really excited!