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With both of my pregnancies I was extremely curious to know the gender of my babies very early on. Gender reveal ultrasounds are usually around 20 weeks, and it can be a long and impatient wait for eager parents. When you finally know the big news, itβs so fun to make a formal announcement with a creative photo!
Read MoreYour 30th birthday is truly a milestone event unlike any other, especially if you celebrate it while pregnant. When you enter into your 30βs era, your life tends to shift and your priorities change. You begin to settle down and focus on big picture life changes. This is all particularly true when youβre about to become a parent to a new baby.
If you happen to be celebrating your 30th birthday while pregnant, you may be wondering how you can still commemorate this special occasion. This particular birthday is known as the βDirty Thirtyβ which can imply partying with alcohol and shenanigans. Well obviously the pregnant birthday girl will be responsible and not partake in any unruly or unhealthy exploits. But donβt worry, you can still live it up and have plenty of fun.
This guide is filled with pregnancy-friendly party and activity suggestions. All of them are great choices for any point in your pregnancy, no matter what trimester youβre in during your birthday. I myself have done all of these things during my own pregnancies so I speak from experience. Trust me when I say that you can enjoy plenty of get togethers with friends and family to make your birthday memorable without compromising your baby's health.
Read MoreOne of the many new experiences that youβll encounter after youβve had your baby is the realization that regular underwear is just not going to cut it anymore. At least for a while, anyway!
Youβre going to need panties that can keep large pads in place to absorb the bleeding, discharge, and possibly even incontinence that youβre going to deal with in the days, weeks, and possibly even months after youβve given birth.
Luckily, there's no need to ruin your Victoriaβs Secret lingerie or favorite Agent Provocateur thong. And chances are, you wonβt feel like wearing them either. Products known collectively as postpartum underwear are here to save the day. Theyβre the perfect option for new moms as they're designed specifically for this purpose.
Need a little more info on what postpartum underwear is and what it does? Not sure if you need to pack a pair or two into your hospital bag? Or just confused about the many options available? Letβs have a look at some of the most frequently asked questions new mothers ask about postpartum underwear and everything that goes along with it.
Read MorePutting together this blog post was like a walk down memory lane from the last 4 years. I am a mama to two little ones and I recently wrapped up my second pregnancy. My maternity style consisted of a mix of comfort essentials, pieces from trendy maternity lines and non-maternity clothes that I was still able to wear and style with a baby bump.
Dressing for pregnancy was definitely more of a challenge than I expected. I'm not gonna lie, I definitely had days were I just felt so uncomfortable and all I wanted to wear was leggings and an oversized sweatshirt. But with some creativity and trial and error I found some staple pieces that I wore over and over again through both pregnancies.
In this blog post I get into the weeds of the challenges of maternity dressing and I explain how investing in a maternity capsule collection can help you get dressed everyday with a growing bump. I hope that you will find my story informative and relatable because let's be real, pregnancy isn't always a walk in the park.
Read MoreWeβre about to re-enter the crazy world of labor and delivery, and then having a newborn. But this time around we also have a 2-year-old toddler in the mix, which definitely makes things a bit more complicated.
By the time your second baby arrives youβre already in full-blown parent mode. Fortunately we already know how some of the journey ahead will go, but learning to balance our attention to two children is a new experience.
Having the right gear can definitely make the transition easier for both the parents and the children. You may also want to refresh your baby gear with new and upgraded products. Some items can be re-used from your first baby, and others may have to replaced.
Read MoreWhen youβre pregnant getting dressed can be a daily challenge. Your body is growing and changing every few weeks, and youβre probably feeling pretty uncomfortable as well. Maternity clothes can be pretty expensive and you may not want to spend a bundle on maternity pieces youβre only planning to wear for 9 months.
Most of the dress styles in this blog post you can wear throughout pregnancy, during postpartum, and even into your new years of motherhood. The cuts are very forgiving around the waist and hips, giving you plenty of room for your baby bump.
Read MoreWhen we were planning for my pregnancy with my daughter, one of the biggest concerns I had was how to manage my migraine headaches. Over the next 9 months of pregnancy, I devised my own treatment plan to help me navigate through migraine pain while maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Read MoreGetting dressed after recently having a baby can be discouraging. Trying to feel sexy for Valentine's Day when you're a new mom - forget about it! Luckily there are plenty of trendy styles that work weβll with a postpartum body, theyβll make you feel beautiful - and comfortable!
Read MoreSelecting a namesake for your new baby is both exciting and a daunting challenge. Many people believe that the name you are given shapes and influences the person you grow to be. With that being said, do you choose a strong name? Or an etherial and elegant name? How about looking to past centuries for inspiration? Each parent will gravitate towards a different type of name based on their own values and life experiences.
Read MoreI originally wrote this blog post years ago when I was anxiously waiting for the arrival of my first baby. Fast forward to present day, Iβve had two babies and stayed in the hospital twice during my two labor and deliveries. I have basically re-written the majority of this blog post, now coming from the perspective of a more experienced mama.
My second baby was born during peak pandemic times and I had to deliver him by myself in the hospital. My husband was not even allowed to enter the hospital building. My son was born past 41 weeks which meant I was super pregnant and not in any mood to fuss around with extra baggage and things that werenβt absolutely necessary.
The hospital bag that I packed for delivering my second baby was truly in minimalist style with only the essentials that I knew I would need. It worked out well, I didnβt have to haul around a big heavy bag and I had everything I needed.
In this guide Iβve also included more third-trimester things to get done before baby arrives. Packing your hospital bag is one of the many steps in preparing for labor and bringing baby home.
Read MoreFrom the moment Scout was born we were just so in love with her. It was important to us to capture these moments in photos, so that one day we can show them to her when she's older.
Read MorePregnancy is a time filled with so many mixed emotions. For first time mothers youβre feeling both joy and anxiety on how youβll handle motherhood. In addition to all the emotional stresses, we also deal with physical changes and discomforts. Thereβs a lot going on in those 9 months!
Self-care is vital at this time of pregnancy, because when the baby is born life gets even more hectic. During postpartum with a newborn youβll be super sleep deprived, stressed and have much less time to take care of yourself.
This blog post is filled with my personal tips and experiences from my own pregnancy with my daughter.
Read MoreBecoming a mom has always been a great milestone in a woman's life, but the modern millennials mommas are shaking things up and doing it our way. Our hustle and grind is going strong, we run our empires from our homes and make big moves. We still travel, we still worship style and we continue to have an independent life outside of motherhood.
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