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What was in my hospital bag!?

I had read so many lists before going into the hospital and asked everyone what was helpful for them. After all of my research, and personal experience, this is what worked for me. Two bags, organized as best as possible. One bag was for mommy and one for baby. Baby's stuff was in the diaper… Continue reading What was in my hospital bag!?

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The Simple Baby/Mommy Item List

From my personal experience: these were the most useful items that I had, or had to purchase in a hurry, right from the get go! For Mommy: haaka - I had the first generation and actually ended up buying a second oneMandela Breast Pump - I just had the one side and used the haaka… Continue reading The Simple Baby/Mommy Item List

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My Whole Labor Story. Everyone’s is Different – Especially in 2020.

Here's what I expected based on what my birth class taught me, what articles explained, etc: First time moms will be in labor for a long time. That is the norm, so my expectations had me prepared for hours of painful labor, and no less than an hour of pushing. At 4 cm dialated, mothers… Continue reading My Whole Labor Story. Everyone’s is Different – Especially in 2020.

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5 Reasons to Host an On-Going Facebook Baby Shower

1 - The obvious, quarantine (coronavirus/covid19) Who thought about doing so much remotely before our normal lives all changed to this new normal. We are changing how we do just about everything. Work is remote, the gym is now remote - celebrations can be hosted remotely as well. Ladies, our pregnancies are not waiting until… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Host an On-Going Facebook Baby Shower

Baby Z + Me, Life in Quarantine

Dear Noah,

4 months B.N. (Before Noah) I can't wait to formally meet you. You're daddy and I love to feel your movements and talk about what you're going to be like when you grow up. You are already bringing us so much joy and happiness. You're already making us excited and worried. The responsibility of naming… Continue reading Dear Noah,

Baby Z + Me, Life in Quarantine

Hey ladies: Nothing Can Take This Away From Us

Our feelings are valid, but let's be positive! This morning I woke up to my What to Expect app reminding me of the exciting news that I am at the halfway mark! 20 weeks and counting. I scrolled through the email and read some of the conversations happening between all of the other expectant mothers.… Continue reading Hey ladies: Nothing Can Take This Away From Us

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Telling All the Grandparents About Baby Z

There are so many exciting ways to break the news. Here's how we did it. Given that I see Alberto's parents every day (I'm spoiled by his mom, which will be an entire post on its own), we told them the very night that we found out. I placed the pregnancy test in a box… Continue reading Telling All the Grandparents About Baby Z