Pregnancy, Parenthood, and All Things Baby
I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year. There is so much to love about summertime. The days are longer, the sun is brighter, and we get to spend some much needed time outdoors after being inside all winter. I personally enjoy laying out to get a little bit of sun, but I know it’s best that I protect my baby from the sun as much as possible.
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While some women dislike their stretch marks, most can agree that they were a small price to pay in exchange for their children. I knew that most women get stretch marks during pregnancy, and I was okay with the fact that I was probably going to get them as well. Matter of fact, I was expecting to get stretch marks since my mom has them, and I already had a few from puberty. However, I thought if it was possible to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy, I should give it a try.
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Your first prenatal appointment is so exciting. I’m not sure if I was more excited or nervous, but I do know that it seems like I waited an eternity before it was time for my appointment.
The first prenatal appointment marks the beginning of many exciting (and a few not so exciting) appointments that you will experience throughout your pregnancy. If this is your first pregnancy, you may be wondering what to expect at the first prenatal appointment.
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The crib was set up in our bedroom as recommended. The crib sheet was nice and tight, and there was not a pillow or stuffed animal within a five mile radius. It was the definition of a safe sleep environment for a newborn. And did she sleep in the damn thing? Absolutely not.
I did not plan to co sleep, but I knew I didn’t want my baby too far either. I dug around online for a while and liked the idea of sidecaring the crib against my bed. But, with moving and getting everything else ready for the baby, we just ran out of time.
The first few nights home with the baby, I got almost no sleep. I was constantly up checking on my baby and making sure she was still breathing.
She spent two nights in her swing before I moved her into my bed, and just like that, I became the co-sleeping mom I said I would never be.
After I learned how to safely co-sleep, we decided it would be a great fit for our family. While it’s not always great, there are a few things that make it worth while.
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You will probably be surprised how many different baby items get recommended to you! However, when you check the price tags on some of these items, you’re left wondering if you could do without! No worries, as a mom who has been there, I am here to share with you my top ten must have baby items!
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You waited anxiously for months on your sweet baby to arrive, you counted down the hours until your due date, and the third trimester seemed to last forever. Pregnancy can certainly be unpleasant, and for some it can be completely miserable, but I don’t think it’s all bad. Matter of fact, there are a few things that I actually miss about pregnancy. Does that make me crazy? Maybe so….