...because for moms, labor doesn't end in the delivery room
Buying toys for a newborn is so fun, right? Just pick a bunch of soft stuff that makes sounds and as long as it’s sweet and awww-worthy then you’re good to go. Not so much for a toddler, though. First birthday gift ideas are a hot topic because it’s been a year since you had a baby registry full of…
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I remember going through the holidays with a baby. I had a three month old by the time Christmas rolled around. Getting through the holidays with a baby is no walk in the park. It takes some strategy and planning to make sure that you and your family have a holiday to remember without you completely losing your mind in…
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You guys, as a labor and delivery nurse, I have seen A LOT. I’m also a mother and have gone through this whole pregnancy and birth thing first hand. So, naturally, I’ve got a few pregnancy and labor tips up my sleeve. Labor and delivery is my home and my passion but I know that’s not the case for everyone….
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Alright mamas, before I dive right into the best baby must haves for the first year, let me tell you something. I am so excited for this post. Is that weird? Before I even started this blog, I was passionate about this post. This is because I had no idea what I was doing when I was preparing for my…
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Are you wondering how to create an easy schedule for your baby that will help you get more sleep? Are you desperate to find a newborn sleep schedule that will give you back your sanity? Girl, I get you! Having a baby is anything but easy most of the time. Being a mom is not a task that you took…
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The fourth trimester. What is it? Is it a real thing? What is the truth about this theory of the missing fourth trimester of pregnancy, anyway? Why should Ia new mom care about the fourth trimester? I’ll tell you. Babies don’t keep. When we “have a baby” we don’t keep a baby do we? With the anticipation of bringing home a…
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I know how hard it can be to find a baby boy name that you know you will love forever. I think that the best way to be sure that you choose a name that is fitting for your new bundle of joy is to find a name who’s meaning is one that fits in line with the kind of…
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Before I had my first child, I never in a million years would have thought that I would be bed sharing with my newborn. I thought co-sleeping wasn’t for me…I was SO wrong! Remember what pre-mommy-you used to think what being a mom was all about? Ahh the naivety of it all. Let’s all have a good laugh together about…
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Literally everything is harder with in the newborn stage. I’m not even kidding. Just think of something…have it in mind? Yeah, that’s harder in the newborn stage too. It’s a difficult but tragically short season that every parent goes through/cries through. You are not alone. Let me just try to prepare you for what you’re going to experience during the…
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Do you think that you might be living with a reflux baby? Well, have you ever wondered why burp cloths are so small? Have you ever carried around a receiving blanket on your shoulder/back/chest to catch the spit up and think, “This isn’t big enough.”? Well then, you’re my new best friend because, girl, me too. Having a reflux baby…
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You’ve done it. You’ve delivered your tiny, new baby, you’re right in the middle the golden hour and you realize, “He must be hungry”. Oooh s#!t it’s about to get real. What do I need to know about breastfeeding my new baby? You need Breastfeeding 101 STAT! Yeah, the morning sickness (aka all day sickness. amiright?), heartburn, and labor pains were…
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The immediate care of newborns at birth is hardly talked about. I find that new parents are always surprised by their newborn babies and what it will be like to take care of them immediately after birth. That’s not to say that these parents didn’t try to come prepared. People love to give advice to expecting parents about what having…
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Infant acid reflux solutions are not the first thing we think about when we are expecting a new baby, I know. We all pray for a healthy baby when we’re pregnant though, right? We all hope that our baby comes out with ten fingers and toes, Michael Phelps’s lungs, and the heart of Mother Theresa. What about their gut? Do…
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I will be the first to admit that flying with a toddler can be extremely intimidating. I think that traveling with a two year old is a lot scarier than traveling with an infant. There is still the potential of screaming, uncontrollable crying, and the embarrassment of looking like you don’t know what the heck you’re doing but now you’ve…
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The time has come, y’all. It’s Holiday season. This year, I started putting together my two year old boy’s Christmas wish list when my husband said “This house does not need any more toddler toys!”. But who said anything about toys, right? So, I immediately started searching for alternative gifts for 2 year olds. I’m thinking that this year’s wish…
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