Pregnancy
What Do Labor Contractions Feel Like? Preparing Yourself for Labor
Wondering what do labor contractions feel like? Are your contractions labor contractions or Braxton Hicks? When should you start timing labor contractions? How long do labor contractions last? What can you do during contractions?As your labor and delivery draw closer...
What Do Braxton Hicks Feel Like? VS Real Contractions
You are having Braxton Hicks or...at least you think so. Read on to find out what do Braxton Hicks feel like, what are they, and how to get relief. Braxton Hicks? What are they? Where do they come from? When do they start? How do you know if you are having Braxton...
Baby Registry Checklist: Your Complete Guide
Now that I am getting ready to welcome our third baby into the world, I thought it would be a good time to share my baby registry checklist items! I do a registry each time I have a baby because there are always things you need for each new little one. Plus,...
17 Morning Sickness Remedies That Actually Work!
Feeling nauseous? These morning sickness remedies actually work! You slowly sit up, careful not to move too quickly. You lean over and try to grab your warm ginger ale you set out the night before to see if it will curb your queasiness before you run to the bathroom....
How to Bathe a Newborn: Step by Step
Your newborn is so little and fragile. Beacuse of this, it is completely normal to ask the question "how to bathe a newborn?" I know I did as a first-time mom! Here is your guide for how to bathe a newborn step-by-step!How often to bathe your newborn? Bathing your...
How to Prepare a Toddler for a New Baby: These Really Work!
When you find out you are expecting and you have a toddler at home, learning how to prepare your toddler for the new baby may be one of your first goals. We all know how much attention our toddlers love and need. When we found out we were expecting our second baby,...
Pregnancy Superfoods for You and Baby!
Yay! You're expecting, and now you need to know the best ways to get optimal nutrition in for you and your new little baby. Between cravings and food aversions, finding nutritional food that sounds good, can be quite the feat. However, these delicious pregnancy...
The Absolute Best Pregnancy Subscription Boxes You Need to Know About
Subscription boxes are such a fun way to give yourself (or a loved one) a mini-Christmas, several times a year. If anyone deserves having Christmas show up on their doorstep each month, it's got to be expecting mamas. What better way to celebrate your pregnancy than a...
Adorable Baby Boy Name Combinations That You’ll Love
When you find out you are pregnant, all sorts of exciting things start to occupy your thoughts! Like, gender reveals, creating your registry, and yes, picking your little one's name. If you are searching for adorable baby boy name combinations, you are in the right...
Adorable Baby Girl Name Combinations: First and Middle Names
You're having a baby girl. That is so exciting. We were so excited when we found out we were expecting a little girl. Having only brothers, I could not wait for dresses, pink, and bows...all the bows. One of the most exciting moments of expecting a little one is...
The Most Essential Things a Newborn Baby Needs: Save Money with Just the Basics
Nowadays we all face this pressure of decking our baby out with the latest in everything. Consumerism has definitely targeted moms-to-be, hardcore! But, we all know that some of the bigger, pricier items (while they may be nice) aren't completely necessary. So, here...
Must-Dos to Save Money for Baby While Pregnant
So many things go through your mind when you find out you are expecting! Every mama has loads of thoughts, joys, and concerns on her mind daily. In addition to the "are we ready," and "will I be a good mom?" More practical questions like "how much will this baby cost...
10 Creative Ways to Document Your Pregnancy
You're expecting and now you want to some creative ways to document your pregnancy. Pregnancy is so amazing. Just to sit back and watch your body change and grow another human being is so breathtaking. To capture this momentous time in your life, I am sure you will...
The Best Labor and Delivery Robe + Matching Crib Sheets by Posh Peanut
Mama, I am just like you. My house is messy (a lot), the dishes pile up (often), I wish I looked cute in sweat pants (I don't) ha, yada yada yada...! So when you want a pure, honest review for products (like labor and delivery robes) that will enhance your life and...
Pregnant? Now What? 6 Things To Do When You Find Out You’re Expecting
You got a positive home pregnancy test, and you might be staring at it feeling ecstatic, disbelief, terrified, confused, or all of the above. Welcome to the club, mama, we’ve got your back! Congratulations on this miracle your body is growing! Now that you’ve read...
15 Mother’s Day Gifts for Expectant Mothers
Mother's Day is quickly approaching and let's be honest sometimes mom's to-be, get forgotten in all the hullabaloo. Well, not this year! Mother's Day is such a special day to be cherished and the expectant mama in your life deserves to celebrate her first Mother's Day...
Signs that Labor is Near: 10 Real Signs that Baby is Coming Soon
Pretty much as soon as the third trimester arrives, you are most likely starting to think more and more about your approaching labor and delivery. I know as soon as I reached 30 weeks, I was definitely starting to prepare for labor and research about signs that labor...
10 Postpartum Self-Care Tips: Easy Tips for the New Mom
You're a new mom needing some easy, practical postpartum self-care tips that will really work. Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do during your postpartum journey! You have to set time aside to recoup. Here is an awesome list of easy...
How to Use a Birthing Ball: Naturally Induce Labor
If you are wanting to achieve a natural pregnancy and labor, you are going to want to learn how to use a birthing ball. These really are an amazing tool for you to take advantage of throughout pregnancy and as you get closer to delivery. The closer you are to 40...
Natural Pregnancy Constipation Remedies: 9 Fool-Proof Tips
Pregnancy constipation is definitely an unwanted "side-effect" of carrying our little ones for nine months. It can get really bad and cause some serious discomfort if you aren't careful. If you are struggling with constipation in pregnancy, try these natural pregnancy...
My Top 12 Essentials for a Natural Healthy Pregnancy
My second pregnancy was SO much better than my first...let me tell you. After surviving through my first pregnancy, I finally did some research, invested in the right tools, and found out the essentials I needed for a natural, healthy pregnancy and birth. If you are...
The Stages of Pregnancy: Solidarity + Humor
It can be hard to navigate the stages of pregnancy. Each trimester brings many new thoughts, feelings, concerns, joy, and weirdness we've never experienced before. Many women ask, "what are the stages of pregnancy?" So, here is your road map. And, a solidarity train...
10 Secrets to Preparing for a Natural Birth
After lots of research, reading natural birth stories, and coming to understand the birth process more, I have put these top tips together. Here are 10 secrets I want to share with all the mamas out there preparing for a natural birth themselves.
How to Find the Best Diaper for Baby
Ever wonder how to find the best diaper for baby? I know I did when I found out I was pregnant with my first! Searching high and low for reviews, I found lots of info but moms were on every side of the spectrum. This mama thought this was the best diaper for baby,...
Doula for Birth: Why You NEED One
Maybe you have never considered having a doula for birth before. I know I hadn't until my first labor and delivery went nothing as I had planned. I went into my first labor knowing it would be difficult but still hoping I could enjoy the memory of bringing my baby...
Avila: My Natural Birth Story
Mamas, Avila is my second baby and I want to start this post off by saying natural birth is possible! This is my natural birth story. My first labor was a 41 week, 25-hour induction with Pitocin, epidural- the whole shebang. Everything that I did differently with this...
Dear Mama: Miscarriage Support from Another Mama like You
Dear Mama, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I hope reading this brings you comfort. Miscarriage support is real. No matter how many years ago you lost your baby, the feeling of knowing you aren't going to be able to meet your baby, see them grow up, play with them,...
Preparing for Labor: Mentally and Physically
Congrats on the baby, mama! Being a mom is literally the best thing ever. Along with the stroller, car seat, crib, and adorable baby clothes comes the also necessary reality of preparing for labor-mentally and physically. While everyone knows they will...
Easy DIY Postpartum Padsicles
One of the things I do during the last few weeks before my due date is make these super easy DIY postpartum padsicles (frozen pads). I tried them in the hospital first and after the nurse brought me my first one, I was IN. LOVE. Every woman's postpartum period...
Ultimate To-do List Before Baby Comes: 3rd Trimester
Once you bring your newborn home, your weekly to-do lists are no longer able to rule your life. There is nothing like coming home and already feeling behind! I take care of these things before baby comes, in order for me to not be stressed when I come home from the...
What’s in my Hospital Bag- Second Time Around
Towards the end of pregnancy, I always get excited when its time to pack the hospital bag. It's like packing your suitcase when you're going on vacation- it means you're so close! I am almost 36 weeks pregnant this week and realized its a good time to pack. I...
Elijah – A Birth Story
Awaiting the arrival of Elijah seemed to consume all my thoughts during the last three months of pregnancy. As all us moms know, we never forget our precious delivery day when we meet our little ones for the first time. This is Elijah's birth story. First off, my...
What’s in my Diaper Bag for Baby and Toddler
As I mentioned in my last post, 9 Tips for Traveling with Your Toddler, I love to pack light. Since baby number 2 is close to making her debut, I have been thinking about what will be in my diaper bag for baby and toddler! What you put in your diaper bag is really...
Our CRAZY Tannerite Gender Reveal
I know gender reveals are a newer idea...our parents were lucky to know if it was a boy or girl before delivery! When my husband and I were pregnant with our first we wanted to do some kind of gender reveal for our families. To us, it seemed like a good excuse to...
Healthy Pregnancy Breakfast Smoothie
This healthy pregnancy breakfast smoothie is loaded with protein, healthy fats, healing supplements and more! It's an amazing addition to your morning routine even after you've had your baby. This post contains affiliate links, see...
10 Must-have Breastfeeding Essentials for the Nursing Mom
As the birth of my first baby approached, I remember one of the thoughts that occupied my head the most was not what labor would be like or when I was going to find time to sleep. No, I was more concerned about breastfeeding. Would I know how? What are the...
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