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Postpartum Recovery: Tips for Faster and Less Painful Healing

October 22, 2018 Baby, Pregnancy Leave a Comment

If I told you to go out into a room full of mothers and bring me one who enjoyed postpartum recovery, you would probably have a difficult time doing so.

This is because postpartum recovery sucks. It is so easy to get wrapped in preparing for baby and totally forget that your body will need some special attention for a few weeks as well.

I was pretty unprepared for everything that was gonna be going on after giving birth, so I sort of had to figure it out as I went.

Having done this once, you can bet that next time I will be prepared to make postpartum recovery as quick and painless as possible. …

Ways to Get Baby to Sleep: 7 Last Resort Things to Try When Nothing Else Is Working

September 27, 2018 Baby Leave a Comment

We have all been there. That moment when you would do anything to get your baby to sleep.

In the midst of your exhaustion, you find yourself searching for ways to get your baby to sleep.

Just one way, any way at all, to get this child to close their sweet little eyes and sleep for a little while.

I’ve been there, heck, we’ve all been there! It’s gonna be okay, I promise.

I really hesitated writing this post because it is essentially a list of no-no’s. A sleep expert will probably never tell you to do anything on this list as a way to get your baby to sleep.

But, putting sleep rules aside, sometimes we just need to get our babies to sleep pronto….

10 Easy Ways to Save Money and Cut Costs

August 27, 2018 Finances Leave a Comment

We know that there are plenty of ways to save money, but we don’t always want to do the things to save the money.

But nonetheless, most people want (or need) to save money. Your reasons for wanting to save money may vary. You may be trying to save up for a car, pay off student loans, or save up for a house. Rest assured, there are easy ways to save money.

We are still saving for our dream home, and in the process I have searched high and low for money saving tips to help reach our goal. I’m still far from an expert on finances, but I was able to find a few simple ways to save money that did not require major lifestyle changes….

8 Things That Shocked Me About Labor and Delivery

August 16, 2018 Baby, Pregnancy 4 Comments

As a first time mom, I had no idea what to expect during labor and delivery.

The past several months have flown by and I am now about nine months postpartum. My baby is growing like a weed and I can’t help but reminisce about her being a newborn. Seriously, how do these babies grow so fast?

Anyways, as I think back on the days of my baby being tiny, my mind also floods with memories of labor, delivery and postpartum recovery.

I had no clue what to expect during labor and delivery, so that made everything pretty new and scary. However, there were eight things that stood out and really shocked me about labor and delivery.

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Hospital Bag Checklist:What You Really Need in Your Hospital Bag

August 11, 2018 Baby, Pregnancy Leave a Comment

Even though you have plenty to do in the third trimester, you will want to make time to pack your hospital bag.

And if you are packing your hospital bag, that means you are one step closer to bringing baby home! So exciting! It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of prepping the nursery and getting things ready for your baby, and a list of what to pack in your hospital bag will come in handy! …

How to Survive The First Week Home with Baby

August 2, 2018 Baby, Pregnancy Leave a Comment

The first week home with baby was a total blur.

Slightly less blurry were the days leading up to the delivery of my baby. The nerves had begun to set in and I was growing more and more anxious as we counted down the days. I was so nervous about labor and delivery, but even more nervous about the first week home with baby. …

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If I told you to go out into a room full of mothers and bring me one who enjoyed postpartum recovery, you would probably have a difficult time doing so.

We have all been there. That moment when you would do anything to get your baby to sleep.

We know that there are plenty of ways to save money, but we don’t always want to do the things to save the money.

As a first time mom, I had no idea what to expect during labor and delivery.

Even though you have plenty to do in the third trimester, you will want to make time to pack your hospital bag.

The first week home with baby was a total blur.

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