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Even though people jokingly say that pregnant women are “eating for two”, I remember being surprised during my first pregnancy about just how many extra calories I would need each day. And at the same time, I found it difficult to satiate my intense hunger in a healthy way, so I was especially interested in getting some advice on the… Read More
Shopping for a baby can definitely add up. Have you noticed just how many baby products are out there? And how expensive it all can get? I can definitely vouch for that! Even though I’m a second time mom, and I saved my son’s baby clothes and baby gear, I still found myself spending a lot on items for baby #2. I spent… Read More
After washing and folding the baby’s clothes, registering for the hospital, packing my hospital bag, and getting my postpartum kit together, it was time to run my birth plan by my doctor. At 37 weeks pregnant, I didn’t want to wait too much longer just in case the baby decided to come early. Truthfully, I was nervous to show my doctor the official birth plan that… Read More
Cold packs are a must-have in your postpartum care kit because cold therapy helps soothe the pain and irritation you experience after birth. They are so cool and soothing – you will thank me for this later! First, I recommend that you grab as many of the perineum cold packs as the nurses will give you from the hospital because they work so well…. Read More
My babies were born almost 3 years apart, but I still spent a lot of time reflecting on my first birth experience so that I could be better prepared for delivering baby #2. Naturally, you want to improve the second time you do something, right? Well, the second time around, I wanted to be more prepared (on every level) and to take… Read More
Once you’re in the third trimester of pregnancy, and your due date is starting to actually feel close, you might start wondering what to pack in your hospital bag. It’s natural to want to bring everything you need to make sure you’ll be as comfortable as possible during your hospital stay; after all, you’re going in for one of the most important and life-changing… Read More