The third trimester of pregnancy can be tough. Your belly is growing, the baby is kicking, and your body is getting ready for birth! If your pregnancy has been easy so far, consider yourself lucky! Some people continue feeling great throughout the third trimester, but there are many people that begin to feel uncomfortable. The …
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If you’re looking to give birth pain free, you’re likely interested in epidural injections. What what exactly is it, and what is the epidural procedure? Epidurals are an extremely safe and effective way to relieve pain in labor! In fact, a study done by Stanford University showed that nearly 71% of pregnant patients in the …
Nausea, with or without vomiting, is one of the most common first trimester symptoms. It’s often referred to as morning sickness, though you may experience it at any point of the day. The nausea and vomiting associated with the first trimester is believed to be due to the changing hormones. Let’s face it, growing a …
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We’re always looking for fun ways to incorporate learning into play. This fun outdoor chalk activity is the perfect way to do just that! This game is so versatile, it could be adapted to become a fun outdoor game for toddlers, preschoolers, and for elementary school children, too! When we played this fun game using …
This is one of the biggest questions people ask when they come to have their baby: do you really poop during labor and birth?! The short answer is that you might, and many people do. But it’s not something that happens every time. As a labor and delivery nurse, I can tell you, it’s really …
Breastfeeding is an amazing, and wonderful gift you can give yourself and your newborn. If you’re a first time mom looking for breastfeeding tips, keep reading! I breastfed my two daughters, and I work as a labor and delivery nurse. Needless to say, I’m a HUGE fan of breastfeeding. Now, even though I am a …
These easy homemade cinnamon rolls are my family’s favorite treat! They are a Christmas morning breakfast tradition that we’ve grown to love. And the best part is you can make a batch of cinnamon rolls for the freezer to enjoy them anytime! I am not exaggerating when I say this: I make the best homemade …
This is a guest post by Christen of Best Money Mom. To learn more about Christen, read her bio at the end of this post. I am the mother of 4 daughters, and there are many lessons I want to teach my daughters. Our house is full of glitter and LOL Dolls and nail polish …
It’s undeniable: there is something amazing about a fresh homemade bread. And this easy homemade focaccia bread is just the thing to satisfy that craving! I love making bread. It’s something that many people find intimidating, but there is really no reason to be! Focaccia bread (pronounced foh-kah-ch-ya) is an Italian bread that makes a …
Having two under two is exciting, overwhelming, and well, kind of crazy! It’s great to have kids that will grow up sharing similar interests and life experiences, but the first few years are a lot of work. This post contains my best tips for surviving two under two. Update: As of November 2020, I am …
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