The third time around I felt way more ready and prepared to care for myself postpartum than ever before. It was so nice just knowing exactly what I needed and how minimalist I could be. Packing your hospital bag is focused on not just you, but the baby, and your husband. I wanted to put together a specific post on postpartum essentials for mamas since I haven’t done this specific of a pos before. Plus, I hadn’t had a baby...
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My Postpartum Care Essentials
May 8, 2019
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We’re Having A…
November 7, 2018I am trying not to laugh as I type this because our Gender Reveal went nothing like I had planned. At the end of September we planned a long weekend home (to Louisiana) to visit family and friends and while we were there we decided to share the baby’s gender in a fun way....
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Gift Ideas from New Baby to Big Brother or Sister!
November 5, 2015It is almost baby time for us over here- sorry for the radio silence! I’ve been busy preparing our home, tending to my photography business, and just trying to relax before baby boy’s arrival! Some last minute things on my t0-do list include getting a little something for our daughter that will be from...
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Hospital Bag Checklist + Free Printable
October 14, 2015After doing this one time already, I feel like I can really talk about what is needed when packing your hospital bag. There were tons of things that I packed the first time that I really did not need. But, it’s okay, it’s better to be over prepared than un prepared. This time around...
image source: Storq Each year roughly 51% of pregnancies are planned according to the NCBI. That means almost half of the women who get pregnant planned it. Many women who plan their pregnancies are so focused on charting their periods and ovulation that they forget to take other important measures for their soon to...
Gatorade: Great for regaining sugar/energy and staying hydrated. Tylenol: Headaches are common in the first trimester and tylenol is one of the only safe pain medications to use while pregnant. Bras: Good support is necessary when your breasts start getting bigger. This is a common first symptom of pregnancy that most women look over. Water bottle: Always try to keep...