8 Inspirational Mantras for New Moms
My mantra throughout my pregnancy, “We are strong, we are healthy.”, calmed my fears when anxiety would pop up, and I realized how crucial a good mantra can be. The…
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7 Quick Ways Every Mom Can Reduce Stress for Free
There are endless posts about the importance of self-care, and while I definitely agree that self-care is imperative to our overall mental wellness, most information out there talks about the…
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10 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Live Your Best Life NOW
You can hear a quote a zillion times and not think much of it, and suddenly something clicks, whether it be your circumstances or you simply pay more attention, and…
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Three Lifestyle Shifts After Becoming a Mom
Hanging out with a few friends recently, one asked if there were things I really missed about my pre-mom life. I sat for a moment, thinking of the quiet mornings,…
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It’s Normal to Not Know Your Newborn
At first, I felt like I was missing some instinct. Like I should know if the advice I was reading would be suitable for my baby, and I simply didn’t. So many times, the baby would be crying and my husband would ask, “What is it? Is he hungry?” and I would throw my hands in the air, “I don’t know, your guess is as good as mine!”
If you have no idea what your newborn needs, that is totally normal!
The Fine Line Between Judgment and Differences
I am horrified at the thought of judging another woman, especially a mother. Women have enough judgement coming at them already, but that can’t mean we all do everything the same.
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4 Steps to Know Exactly What to Do Every Hour to Be Productive as a Stay at Home Mom
I remember many moments throughout my sons first 8 months, sitting on the floor, watching him play with toys – sometimes interacting, often observing – when these thoughts would pop…
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Stop Feeling Guilty if You’re Having Trouble Getting Pregnant!
When you start trying for a baby, it’s especially exciting, and the possibility of seeing two pink lines feels in close reach. After a couple of months, they newness wears…
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When You Don’t Know What to Expect When You’re Expecting
No matter how long or hard you have been trying to get pregnant, when you see a heartbeat on the ultrasound monitor, you suddenly realize you’re not as prepared as…
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Dealing with Pregnancy Announcements when TTC
You know when you get a new car and then you see that specific model everywhere? That’s what it’s like when you’ve been trying to get pregnant. Your Facebook feed…
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