Pregnancy
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Is It Baby Time? – 11 Signs You Are Going Into Labor
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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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – 8 Personalized Gifts For Mom
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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Best Camera For Moms – Capture Those Precious Moments
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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Boobie Smoothies – Increase Your Breast Milk Supply
Mommas, are you struggling with your milk supply? Let me tell you, breastfeeding didn’t come very natural to me or Hayvn, in fact, we rode the struggle bus hard. Long story short, Hayvn had a problem sucking and swallowing, a condition called a tongue thrust. Meaning, although her latch was great and it appeared as though she was drinking, she wasn’t actually getting any of my milk. Due to this, I had to resort to exclusively breast pumping in order to feed her breast milk. Once I had switched from breastfeeding to using a breast pump, I noticed my supply had started to dwindle. I really wanted to continue feeding…
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Healthy Toddler Meals – What My 1 Year Old Eats In A Week
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Fact or Fake? – 10 Common Myths on Pregnancy
The moment your belly starts to make an appearance you’ll notice a rise in the amount of attention and smiles you catch as you pass strangers in the grocery store. You’ll also notice that regard for personal space goes out the window as those same strangers approach you with an arm extended and give you an unsolicited belly rub. This was something I never got used to. Besides the smiles and blissful ignorance of personal space, another thing that became apparent to me was how much people loved to flaunt their knowledge on pregnancy and parenting. As part of human nature, people love to connect with other people around…
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Best Bottles for Babies – Top 5 Bottles for 2019
We live in a time when advancements in technology and production rates are increasing at the speed of light. I don’t know about you, but I feel like no matter what I am doing or where I am, I am constantly surrounded with advertisements claiming their products are the bee’s knees. With all of these proclamations and bias ads flashing in your face, it can be a little overwhelming and somewhat confusing when it comes to deciding which items are the best fit for your needs. Choosing the best bottle for your baby is no exception to this. I remember when I was pregnant, and being so caught off…
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Best Beauty Hacks Ever – 5 Lifesaving Tips for the Busy Mom
I am a natural born woman, I like to feel pretty, feminine, and dainty all the time. Pregnancy was not this glowing feeling for me. In fact, I looked more like an overworked version of the Michelin Man who hadn’t slept in decades. During pregnancy, there comes a long list of do’s and don’t’s. Things like sunbathing and hair dye, bring everything into question. In order to keep my sanity, I needed to find ways to pamper myself that were both cost-efficient and safe for me and my baby. I know it may sound vain, but I like to look good so I can feel good. Who doesn’t like to…
