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  • What-To-Expect-In-The-First-Trimester
    Pregnancy,  What To Expect

    What To Expect In The First Trimester – The First 12 Weeks

    May 30, 2019 /

    When you see those two little blue lines appear on the pregnancy test, your mind starts racing, your body goes numb, and you slowly begin to roll through every emotion. How do I know this? Because I’ve been there. I remember when I first found out I was pregnant, I was home on my lunch break with my husband. I was a day late for my expected period, and we just thought, ah what the heck, let’s just take a test for fun and see. Well, to our surprise, the test showed positive, and we were in such disbelief, we took three more tests later that evening, just to be…

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    May 27, 2019 /

    Okay mommas, let’s be honest, the thought of traveling anywhere alone with your baby can make anyone’s stomach sink. Let me tell you, the stress dreams and panic attacks were real last week as I prepared to fly alone with Hayvn for the second time. Yes, you heard me right this was my second time flying alone as a first-time mom, with my baby, who hasn’t even reached her first birthday. The first time I flew with her, was fairly easy seeing as she was two months old and wasn’t very mobile yet. But after watching her grow and develop into her own personality over the last 7 months, I…

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    May 23, 2019 /

      Mommas, can you imagine a time when baby monitors with audio/visual technology didn’t exist? Imagine having to tiptoe into your sleeping baby’s room to check on them, only to have them awakened by the squeaky door hinge. Well, good news! As mommas in the millennial age that worry is long gone thanks to modern technology and the development of these amazing baby monitors! Keep reading to learn more about the best baby monitors of 2019. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission through purchases made on my site. This is at no extra cost to you, it simply keeps my site up…

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    May 16, 2019 /

      Not sure if you’re pregnant? Before you even miss a period, your body could be giving off subtle warning signs alluding to the fact you may be pregnant. Keep in mind pregnancy and the symptoms of pregnancy vary from woman to woman. For some women early signs begin to surface within the first week of conception, other women may have pregnancies that go unnoticed until weeks after conception. The frequency and intensity of these early signs can also vary from woman to woman, meaning even if you are pregnant you could possibly not experience any of these symptoms, while others may experience all of them. It is also important…

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    May 14, 2019 /

    Before I had my daughter, I was a newly expectant mother without a clue. I had horrible fears and dreaded the day I went into labor. This was simply due to the fact that I was uneducated. People told me all the time, “don’t Google it” or “don’t research childbirth, it will only get you worked up.” Mommas let me tell you that is bologna. In fact, I am a person who finds solace in learning. The more I know and understand something the calmer and more put together I feel. Let me start off by saying the first thing I wish I knew before I went into labor was…

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    May 13, 2019 /

      If you’re reading this then I’m sure you’ve read almost every other article out there prepping you for signs you are going into labor. I know this because I was once in your shoes and towards the end of my pregnancy, Google had become my best friend. I don’t care who you are or if you love being pregnant. Every expecting mother reaches a point where they just want that baby out. So in order to bear through the anticipation of meeting my little girl, I did what I do best, and I researched. If this is your first time going through labor, you won’t know what signs to…

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    May 9, 2019 /

      Mother’s Day is such an important holiday, which is why it is recognized and celebrated worldwide each and every year. Every time Mother’s Day rolls around, I often find myself wondering, how can I ever thank my mom enough for the all the love, selflessness, and sacrifice she’s made? Finding a gift that encapsulates all the gratitude you feel towards your mom can often feel daunting and overwhelming, but with the help of this list, you’ll be able to give your mom the ultimate gift with a personal touch. Nothing shows you care more than adding a little sentimental customization. Giving a unique gift will show your mom you…

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      I am not blessed with the gift of athleticism. In fact, in the peak of my awkwardness, in middle school, my lack of agility was highlighted when I missed the memo of a soccer ball being launched down the field and towards my face, at an incredible rate of speed. My more agile peers quickly moved out of the way, leaving me in the direct line of fire, allowing the ball to flatten against my face, on impact. Aside from utter humiliation, and the early onset of social anxiety, only my ego was permanently damaged that day, although I did become quite loopy from the immense amount of blood…

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Happy birthday to this crazy, wild, dancin fool😎. Bring on another year of laughter, dancing, flips & tricks, and smiles that melt my heart. I love you Harvey and I hope you have the best day🖤. #birthdayboy #3yearsold #myboy #toddlerlife
This is 29. Last year of my twenties, here we go😎
#birthdayselfie #almostthirty
We chose to homeschool and although it was scary a We chose to homeschool and although it was scary and it took a while to reach that decision, it’s been the best one for our family. 

Since I took the leap and decided to go all in with homeschool, I realized it wasn’t as daunting as I thought it would be and it’s actually been one of the most fulfilling roles I’ve ever taken on. I also realized that homeschool can be whatever you want it to be. 

It’s so special to be there for moments when my kids accomplish or experience something new. I love having such a huge part in teaching them about the world around them and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

#homeschoollife #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolpreschool #schoolfromhome
Happy 7 years my love! So fun to see how much we h Happy 7 years my love! So fun to see how much we have grown and how much our family has grown. Thank you for everything, I love this life with you! 🥂💋
Happy ✨5th✨ birthday my sweet Hayvn💗. Its s Happy ✨5th✨ birthday my sweet Hayvn💗. Its so fun watching you grow! You bring us so much joy and laughter. I love you with all my heart baby girl!
Happy 4th🇺🇸 Happy 4th🇺🇸
Happy birthday to the sweetest, silliest, rowdiest Happy birthday to the sweetest, silliest, rowdiest 2 year old there is. I love you little man!🖤
It all started with a date💕 I can’t believe i It all started with a date💕 I can’t believe it’s been 6 years! The places we’ve been and the things we’ve seen, Dars you are part of all my favorite memories. 

This past year has been so full of growth for us and I’m so grateful for every minute of it. I didn’t believe in soulmates until I found you and now I truly can’t imagine my life without you. 

You push me, you’re always there for me, you have my back no matter what, you’re my rock, my best friend, and I really don’t know how I got so lucky. 

Thank you for sticking by my side through the ups and the downs. I love all the memories we’ve made and this beautiful family we’ve created. Happy 6 years my love! Here’s to many more 🥂♥️.
I just love this family of mine🖤 I just love this family of mine🖤
Fun little get away this weekend! Boy do I love th Fun little get away this weekend! Boy do I love these 3😍

#camping #outdoors #lovemylife #mywholeworld #familyof4 #girlmom #boymom
Just out here enjoying the nice weather ☀️😎 Just out here enjoying the nice weather ☀️😎
My sweet valentines♥️ My sweet valentines♥️
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARVEY🥳 My sweet boy is ONE! I HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARVEY🥳

My sweet boy is ONE! I can’t believe how fast that year went by.

This year with Harvey has been so full of fun, laughter and love. He’s so happy and so silly. I feel so blessed to be his mom! 

Happy one year Harv! Here’s to many more little man. You are so loved🖤

#oneyearold #firstbirthday #littleman #youareloved #staylittleforever
My little dancing Queen had the time of her life t My little dancing Queen had the time of her life this weekend at my cousins wedding. In fact we all had a blast dancing and celebrating! 

Thanks @maisonmafi and @kulunimafi for such a fun time!!! And congratulations you guys make an amazing couple! ♥️

#themafis #weddingoftheyear #mylittledancingqueen #marriage #love #happilyeverafter #familyiseverything
Our little man is 11 months old! It seems impossib Our little man is 11 months old! It seems impossible that he is already almost a year old! Where has the time gone??

He is into absolutely everything and he’s gotten really fast at crawling. He said his first words this month, “no no no” which is super fitting seeing as he hears it all the time😂🤦🏼‍♀️. 

He loves food! Especially Mac and cheese and ice cream. He keeps us on our toes and we just love seeing him grow and develop. 

Happy 11 months Harv!♥️
Harvey is 10 months old and I just can’t get ove Harvey is 10 months old and I just can’t get over the fact that he will be a year old in just two months! Time has flown!

He is on the move and into absolutely everything. We have our hands full with him! He’s curious as can be and also just the sweetest, cuddle bug. 

He’s standing up on everything and even trying to take some steps and his top teeth finally broke through! Thank heavens!

It’s so fun watching him grow and getting to see his cute personality but sometimes I wish time would stop because I absolutely love this age and phase he’s in. Happy 10 months little man we love you so much!
9 months in ➡️ 9 months out. It blows my mind 9 months in ➡️ 9 months out. It blows my mind what the human body is capable of. 

#pregnancy #9monthsin9monthsout #postpartumweightloss #postpartumhealth
They may drive each other (and me) crazy but these They may drive each other (and me) crazy but these two are the best of friends and they have my whole heart! 

Also Harvey is 9 months now and curious as can be. He is into EVERYTHING. He crawls around everywhere and is starting to pull up on furniture. 

Let’s just say life has gotten pretty crazy now that we have two kids on the move🤪 

#9monthsold ##onthego #lovehim #mamasboy #littleman #momofboth #familyof4
Happy birthday my love!!!! We all love you more th Happy birthday my love!!!! We all love you more than you’ll ever know! I’m so grateful to have you as my partner in crime for life and Hayvn & Harvey are the luckiest to have you as their dad!!! Here’s to 32 years and many more!! I love you!🥂💕🥳
More family photos. I can’t help myself, I love More family photos. I can’t help myself, I love them all!! It’s so hard to choose but these are some of my all time favorites! 

My beautiful babies. I love these two more than words. I wish I could freeze time and keep them this little forever 🥺
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As a new mom you learn quick, kids don’t come with instruction manuals… Until now! My name is Madysen Wilcox, wife to the most amazing man, Darin, and momma to the sweetest babes, Hayvn & Harvey. I am also the founder of Momma Survival Guide.

I’ve created the ultimate guide to capture all of the fun, exciting, challenging, beautiful, and raw moments of motherhood.

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