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How do you prepare for your second baby—both in heart and in mind? When I was preparing for my second baby, I often had (silly) thoughts
Friends, it’s been quite the year. I celebrated my first year of motherhood. I watches as my baby morphed into a toddler. I lived through a category
Need a gift idea for a new mom or mom-to-be? Hopefully you’ve got your Christmas shopping finished already – I hate to think of you stressed
By Ashley Evans, Pax on the Island When I think of balance, I think of a scale perfectly centered. No tipping in either direction. The scale is,
By Lori Vernon, The Vernon Journal Yup, I really do live in a hut, complete with bamboo walls and a grass roof. My husband and
[About postpartum recovery: part 3 of 6 originally published here as part of “100 things I’ve learned about pregnancy, birth, babies, and motherhood” in honor of my
By Rachel, Panoramic Playground When you are pregnant with your first baby, one of the most common pieces of advice you receive is to enjoy every
[About labor and giving birth: part 2 of 6 originally published here as part of “100 things I’ve learned about pregnancy, birth, babies, and motherhood” in honor
[About pregnancy: part 1 of 6 originally published here as part of “100 things I’ve learned about pregnancy, birth, babies, and motherhood” in honor of my 100th
Seven not-so-standard top tips for getting ready for d-day. Of course we all know the “usual” things you’d do to prepare for birth: determining the best route