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  • Nesting Necessities: Your Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for Baby

    Nesting Necessities: Your Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for Baby

    Preparing for a new baby can be overwhelming, but having a checklist can help you stay organized and ensure you have everything you need before your little one arrives. Here’s a comprehensive prebaby checklist for parents. Everything you need and a little extra! Creating a list of must-have baby items before having a baby is… Read more

  • The Big Question: Are We Ready for Another Baby?

    The Big Question: Are We Ready for Another Baby?

    Deciding whether or not to have another child is a significant and often more complex decision than the first time. I have personally faced this dilemma myself. Are you prepared for another baby? Can you handle another toddler running around? Making this decision is challenging, but breaking it down into manageable considerations can simplify the… Read more

  • Parenting Hacks: Baby Gadgets That Make Postpartum Life a Breeze

    Parenting Hacks: Baby Gadgets That Make Postpartum Life a Breeze

    Embarking on the journey of parenthood is an exhilarating experience, filled with boundless love and joy for your new baby. However, it also comes with its fair share of challenges and adjustments. In the ever-evolving landscape of modern parenting, new gadgets and innovations have emerged to make the postpartum period not only manageable but enjoyable… Read more

  • Your Ultimate Guide to Creating the Perfect Christmas Eve Box

    Your Ultimate Guide to Creating the Perfect Christmas Eve Box

    So, I know what you’re thinking. “What in the world is a Christmas Eve box?” Well, I’ll tell you. A Christmas Eve box is a festive tradition that has become popular in recent years, especially in some Western countries. It typically involves preparing a special box or container filled with small gifts, treats, and activities… Read more

  • Making the Right Choice: A Guide to Interviewing Your Midwife

    Making the Right Choice: A Guide to Interviewing Your Midwife

    Choosing to use a Midwife over a doctor is a huge decision. There are several reasons why someone might choose a midwife over a doctor for their prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum care. It’s important to note that both midwives and doctors play essential roles in providing healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth, and the choice… Read more

  • Diaper Dilemma: Reusables vs. Disposables

    Diaper Dilemma: Reusables vs. Disposables

    Understanding the differences between disposable and reusable diapers allows parents to make an informed choice based on their values, budget, convenience preferences, and concerns for their child’s well-being and the environment. Do you use a disposable diaper? Comparing reusable diapers and disposable diapers is a common consideration for parents or caregivers when choosing diapers for… Read more

  • Top Questions When Choosing an OBGYN For Prenatal Care

    Top Questions When Choosing an OBGYN For Prenatal Care

    Preparing for Your First OBGYN Visit When you are heading into your first appointment with your OBGYN, it’s very common and easy to get anxious and/or forget what you want to ask. I definitely made my doctor look at me like a crazy person, (red flag) when I pulled out my journal and had a… Read more

  • Questions You Should Ask During Your Daycare Interview

    Questions You Should Ask During Your Daycare Interview

    Your child is the most important and wonderful thing in your life. You need to find a daycare that loves your child almost as much as you do.  I have compiled a list of questions you should ask your intended daycare during your first meeting so that you can ensure, to the best of your… Read more

  • The Icks of Childbirth and the Postpartum Experience

    The Icks of Childbirth and the Postpartum Experience

    From Pooping on the bed to learning to pee postpartum. Check it all out here If you have ever gone through childbirth, in any manner, you know that it is wonderful, painful, beautiful, and DISGUSTING! Your body is, both mentally and physically, put through the wringer when you are pregnant and give birth to a… Read more