This post is brought to you by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own.
How I Approach Tough Mom Moments
No one told me that my motherhood would consist of therapists, in home education, IEP meetings, learning about disorders and behaviors, and tears of questioning where I have gone wrong. If they did I probably wouldn’t have known how strong I could be, how the intense love I have for my children would be the purest form of feeling love. These challenges have shown me that how I approach tough mom moments is all about how I will perceive them and, in the end, conquer them.
Protecting their body
When we first brought Korey home, 4 years ago, he peed all over our bed. Something all the nurses said was probably going to happen, and we still weren’t ready for it. I’ve been learning that some advice needs to be taken as a parent, even if we feel like we are bombarded by it all the time.
The first severe diaper rash for both my kids had us all in tears. Seeing them uncomfortable every time they had to poop and the cries of my infant begging for comfort tore through my momma heart. Every experienced parent that I talked to recommended me Boudreaux’s Butt Paste after I posted on Facebook that I had tried everything.
Upon researching them I knew this was the brand for me. When a product is developed from a parent’s point of view, like the father of four and pharmacist who brought us Boudreaux’s Butt Paste, you feel comfort in knowing someone else understands.
Made with no harsh ingredients or artificial fragrances, and is 3 P free (paraben,preservative and phthalate). It wasn’t long after each child was born that we realized they had inherited my wonderful sensitive skin. From laundry soaps to lotions I always am careful about what their skin reacts to.
Their skins love the three types of Butt Paste that I have the option to choose from. I reach for All Natural Butt Paste first to help treat their minor to moderate rashes with all natural ingredients and it is also petrolatum free! When that is not on hand the Orginal Butt Paste works just as well and when it’s a war in their diaper I go for Maximum Strength.
At 2 AM when there is a cry of a rash starting I just reach for Butt Paste and give a wipe and swipe. Then I hold my baby close as I rock him and sing softly in his ear, the connection to soothing his pain helps me through that tough mom moment.
Protecting their future
Just yesterday I received the first call for Kyler to get his at home special education teaching started, along with speech and OT. An all too familiar road we started with his older brother Korey at the same age.
No one ever told me about developmental delays, regression, Sensory Processing Disorder or Autism when I was pregnant. These aren’t the run of the mill things your doctor will talk with you about and sometimes pediatricians rarely ask the questions that help you realize there is a problem.
As soon as Korey stopped talking at 1 1/2 , we knew something was wrong. The first year I was a wreck, constantly crying and finding blame in myself somewhere. After all, as a mother, I need to protect them, give them comfort and help them thrive. It took 2 years for me to realize it’s not my fault and that I was actually being a great mother.
Those first 2 years of therapy have helped me to prepare for Korey’s continuing struggle with developmental delays, poor motor planning, speech problems and his disorders. With every setback I tell myself first that I need to lead by example, take the information, tools and teachings he is given and use them over and over at home. And my is he thriving.
Now that I know Kyler will be going through the same thing, I know what to expect. I will not allow myself to feel like a failure as a mother. Recognizing the signs of delays and getting help is the best thing I could have done so there is no need to beat myself up over it.
As simple as it is to use our favorite Butt Paste, I have tools and approaches that I have learned over the years to implement. I know that I need to let him do things himself despite the frustration and tears. He will have expectations and goals to reach and I need to be the tough mom pushing him along the way so he knows that he can accomplish these things.
I AM a tougher than these moments
Through all these things I realize that I am tougher than I thought. I’m the shining light my children need to help guide them and weighing myself down with negativity won’t help them. Just like my trust in Butt Paste, I need to have trust in myself and helping them through challenges.
Giveaway
I’m hosting a giveaway for readers on my Facebook page where you can win over $35 worth of Butt Paste!
Share your love for Butt Paste on social media with the hashtag #ButtPasteMom , make sure you tag @ButtPaste on Facebook and/or @ButtPasteBaby on Instagram.
FREE 3 healthy fruits for weightloss
Subscribe for healthy food updates and get this 6 page e-book on healthy fruits to eat for free!
I didn’t know this stuff existed when my son was a baby I would have loved to try it! You are doing great with your kids and they love you SO Much for being their mom!
Hang in there momma! Autism is tough so make sure that you lean in and lean on other moms who have gone before you! Just reading your list from his aid made my heart ache for you. Praying for you!
We use this with my baby. You have to stay tough and stay on top of those rough moments because there are amazing times in the future! Good luck with your special education classes. I hope your child gets great teachers! You can get through this just like you did with your older child!
Kat Balog recently posted..Giving Back to my Cats with Purina Pro Plan Shredded Blend
Boy could I have used Butt Paste when my kids were in diapers. My youngest had the worst battles with diaper rash.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle recently posted..4 Tips for Smoothing Rough Elbows & Knees
Butt Paste was one of my favorite ointments for diaper rashes and so much more. When my youngest son’s eczema flares up it also works as a great protective layer over the more moisturizing stuff.
You sound like a great mom who is accepting the challenges and your children are thirving–congratulations!!
Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted..Korres Black Pine Skincare: The Firming Solution
It sounds like you have a great approach. Motherhood definitely brings a lot of challenges so it’s good to have tools at your disposal.
Liz Mays recently posted..Spring Cleaning Your Finances
The butt paste is a great diaper rash cream! I used to use it on my kids when they were babies.
lisa recently posted..Save Time And Money On Earth Day!
This is the first time I’ve heard of this brand and I’m wishing I had this when the twins were little. It’s good to have a reliable cream especially since it’s so difficult to see your kids in pain and irritated with their skin! Thanks for sharing your experience.
That’s great! I love seeing women being strong in any aspect of their life… Whether it’s careers, motherhood, or even just changing their own headlight on the car… It’s so great to see these accomplishments and celebrate strong women in all walks of life. You go girl.
Angie recently posted..Personal Haiku | Expressing Ourselves in Three Short Lines
I have used Butt Paste for all my kids and even when I worked as a nurse in the NICU…we used it there on the preemies! Love the stuff!
Jamie recently posted..Laundry Cheat Sheet for College Students
Diaper rashes can cause baby to be miserable. My older son had lots of trouble with rashes. He pooed so often due to breastfeeding and his butt would get raw to the point of bleeding. I had to use Butt Paste and a prescription for yeast after his rash wouldn’t go away.
Being a mother is not easy. You need to sacrifice all the things and your time for your kids. It’s more like you love your kids more than yourself because your kid is actually your life, and your world.
You sound like a great and tough mom. I’ve never heard of this brand before. I wish I had this when my kids were babies.
Nothing prepares you for parenting. It is a rocky road, but we always used Butt Paste. It works wonders!
You are really a good mom! Never heard that brand before. Thanks for sharing!
Butt paste has been a life saver for us since our boys were babies. I found there was nothing better for diaper rash. Thank goodness both of my boys are now potty trained!
Amanda recently posted..Banish Boredom with Pearachute
I admire you for being such a strong Mom for your kids. I am sure your kids feel how much you love them.
Rose Cottrill recently posted..4 American Cities With European Vibes
Butt paste has always been something that we used on our kids when they were little. Those tough mom moments need someone like us to handle them, right?
Jennifer recently posted..3 Gym Bag Essentials I Take With Me When I Workout
Oh too funny! I haven’t heard of this brand before – they didn’t have it around when my kids were babies. Love the name haha
So good to know that you are one tough momma. 🙂 I didn’t know I am tough too until I became a mom.
This is a great giveaway. I will have to go pick up some Butt Paste to add to a baby shower basket for a friend of mine. It is amazing cream.
What a cute little one! I currently don’t have children, but a BEAUTIFUL niece. I will have to share this! Thanks for posting.
I’ve seen this stuff in stores, but I’ve never tried it. My kids are out of diapers now, but it looks like a great brand.
This is a really awesome diaper cream! It is the little things like this that help with those tough moments as a mom!
I could have used Butt Paste when my son was in diapers. He had really bad diaper rash cases!
Claudia Krusch recently posted..Transform your kitchen with KitchenAid at #BestBuy
This is a very touching and heartwarming post. I can really feel your love to your son. A very motherly act.
And oh, thanks for that giveaway. Might join too!
MichiganHousesOnline@RonLeyba recently posted..Granot Loma – The Most Expensive House For Sale in Michigan Now Valued At $70 Million!
What a great mother you are! The diaper cream sounds good. Thanks for sharing!
This is truly the best brand when it comes to a babies and toddlers’ diaper care needs! I used this product on my daughter whenever she had a diaper rash, because she was so prone to them (she has sensitive skin like I do). I was always amazed how quickly the rash disappeared!
HilLesha recently posted..How to Cut Your Spring Cleaning Time in Half in the Kitchen
I remember when my son was little he rarely ever talked. He made up his own words. Then one day (at 3yrs old) he just said a full sentence while arguing with his grandmother. He’s been talking since. I’m blessed it wasn’t anything but him talking his sweet time. But I remember feeling really down and confused for a long time as to why he wasn’t talking.
Marielle Altenor recently posted..Relief For Itchy and Flaky Scalp
Motherhood is tough but it always gets better. We learn so much through motherhood and it makes us realize how strong we are. Well done Mama.
Shanéy Maharaj recently posted..How to make the Perfect Sandwich
My girlfriend needs this so bad for her daughter. Thanks for this share will be sharing with her.
Being a mom is hard work. It is even harder to see your kids struggle and know that you can only do so much. You are amazing and doing a great job to give them their best chance!
Coralie recently posted..10 ways to help your kids succeed at sports
I received this as a baby shower gift a few years ago and it really did the trick! Moms certainly know best and go by reviews and gifts to help navigate that crazy first year!