...because for moms, labor doesn't end in the delivery room
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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Looking for some spot-on Christmas gifts for the pregnant woman in your life? Or are you the pregnant woman looking for gift ideas to put on your wishlist? Either way, I’ve come up with some amazing gifts for pregnant women that you are bound to add to your shopping list ASAP. Sometimes it can be hard to think of gifts…
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Are you about ready to hold your baby in your arms instead of in your belly? Through most of your pregnancy you wanted your baby to stay in, you prayed for your baby to keep cooking, and you did everything right so that you didn’t go into preterm labor. But suddenly…37 weeks pregnant hits and all of the sudden a…
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Alright, you want to breastfeed and you’ve heard that it’s not necessarily the easiest thing in the world so you want to be prepared. But where to start? Everyone and their mother has an opinion about breastfeeding and you just can’t figure out what you really need when it comes to breastfeeding essentials. Well, I’ve got you covered with this…
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Potty training. Yikes. I did not expect that I would be giving advice on potty training so soon in my motherhood journey. I thought I was going to be the parent with a 4 year old wearing pull-ups. Seriously, before I actually did it, I had no interest in saying “I successfully potty trained by son before he turned two“….
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Every mother heals differently after miscarriage or stillbirth. After suffering from a loss this year with my second pregnancy, I feel that it is important to take a deep breath, wipe my tears, and put this vulnerable post out there for you to read, ever how painful it may still be. These things are the advice that I would give my closest friend…
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Give Your Baby The Magic of Story Time Reading to your baby is one of the most important and valuable things you can do with him. You should start reading to your little one right away and build it into your every day routine from the very earliest days in his life. Reading to your baby will teach him language,…
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You guys, I’m getting so many questions about how to start a mom blog! I’m so excited that you are considering taking this leap for yourself! I feel like starting a blog is such an awesome way that moms can express themselves, make some extra cash, and build something of your very own. To make it easier on you, I…
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If you’re a mom, even a brand new one, I’m sure you’ve thought about weaning. Moms often get caught up with the idea of weaning from a number of things. The most common that you hear about, of course, is breastfeeding. But breastfeeding isn’t the only thing that you’ll have to wean your baby from. Some of the most common weaning…
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Girl, I have to tell you. The decision to start a blog was one of the best I’ve ever made. When I started blogging I had no idea what it would be like. I was the most beginner of all the beginners. I wasn’t starting a new blog because my previous seven blogs hadn’t gone as I’d hoped. Nope. This…
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I don’t think it’s just me. I’m sure that these are the top ten totally ordinary things that moms hate if toddlers are running around. Don’t get me wrong. I love being a mom. My son is an angel straight from heaven, I swear. Being a mom is amazing and I would never want my life any other way. But…
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Oh, Mama, You are so tired. I know. I believe you that you only got two hours of sleep in the last 24 hours. Really, I do. If your baby isn’t sleeping…you aren’t sleeping. That’s happening quite a bit lately, isn’t it? Well, if you’re looking for the answer to how to get baby to sleep and stop fighting it,…
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Dads in the delivery room can be such a wonderful experience for everyone– if it’s done right. If your wife is in labor and you know that you are going to be the one by her side, this post is for you. You’ve come to the right place if you’re wondering what your role is, what is expected of you,…
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This is a guest post by Kelly at Corner of Happy. She’s here to share with you what it’s like to parent two kids under two years old and offer some insight and solutions to some of the bumps in the road you’ll run into. Enjoy! I will be the first to admit that having two kids under the age…
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