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What To Expect After Childbirth – The First 24 Hours
As a new mom, this was the biggest mystery of all, the first 24 hours after delivery. It was not only the scariest but the most intriguing daydream that would consume my thoughts as my labor neared. What was it going to feel like holding my new baby? What would my baby look like? Should I be scared? Will I be in pain? All these questions swirled around my head. Looking back now, the first 24 hours after delivery was a complete blur. To be honest I probably couldn’t even tell you half of what I experienced if I was going solely off my memory. Luckily, I am an avid…
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DIY Old Lady Halloween Costume For Baby
Alright mommas, it’s that time of year again! AKA one of my favorite times of the year – HALLOWEEN! If you haven’t already, it’s time you started thinking about costume ideas for your little ones. Although this is my favorite time of year, I’ll admit, I’m the worst at planning costumes. I get so wrapped up in the changing leaves, the pumpkin spice, and good vibes of fall, it tends to sneak up on me each year. So, I’m changing things up and I’m planning ahead! This year, I am dressing Hayvn up as an old lady. I saw this idea before I even had kids and I thought it…
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Marriage After Baby – How Having A Baby Changed My Marriage
Something I remember vividly about pregnancy was realizing just how often strangers love to offer their two cents. Mommas, I know you can relate, when I say that although most of the time they mean well, we typically wish they would just keep it to themselves. One thing specifically, that I was asked a lot while I was pregnant was “first baby?” I would politely smile and nod. Then they would raise their eyebrows, and the words that would follow, were what I found to be, some of the most annoying phrases: “Ah your whole world is about to change.” or “Your life will never be the same.” Like I…
