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Emotions of a “Surprise” Pregnancy

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I remember the day I found out I was pregnant with Jack very clearly. It was the Fourth of July, and I told Forrest I thought I might be pregnant. He encouraged me to take a pregnancy test...so I did. I didn't even have to wait the requisite five minutes that everyone talks about - the moment I set …

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Tips for Preventing and Treating Diaper Rash

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Balmex for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.All babies and toddlers will get a diaper rash at some point or another. It's painful for them, and honestly, it's painful to see your baby feel that way! Jack pretty much had a diaper rash …

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Gender Prediction Tests and Myths

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Boy or girl? Here are some different gender prediction tests and myths - and which ones are more accurate than others!Since we found out I was pregnant, I've been SO excited to find out if we'd be having a boy or a girl. I've loved having a little boy, and I knew I would love another one, but a …

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Fun Gender Reveal Shirt and Onesie

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We just found out that we are having another little boy (read more about that here), and we are so excited! I knew that I really wanted to do some fun gender reveals, because, well...why not?! Since we live near more family now, we did an in person one, and we also did one that we could easily share …

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Surviving Breastfeeding: Tips on Breastfeeding for Success

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Looking for tips on breastfeeding? You've come to the right place. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you out. Be sure to join our breastfeeding support group on Facebook! When it came to breastfeeding, I was very lucky. Jack wanted to eat right away, picked up nursing like a champ, and beyond …

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Must-Know Tips for Baby Proofing

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Looking for ways to baby proof your home? Here are some must-know tips for baby proofing that every parent, grandparent, or care giver should know. I participated in a campaign on behalf of Influence Central for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. I received a promotional item as a …

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Our Toddler Essentials List

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What's on your toddler essential list? This post brought to you by Huggies and Kleenex. All opinions are 100% mine. I loved putting together this baby essentials list awhile back. However, as much as I hate to admit it, my baby is no longer a baby in the literal sense of the word, and we are …

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Diaper Bag Necessities

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One item I didn't put a lot of though into when we were preparing to have Jack was my diaper bag. We just picked up one that was on clearance at Babies R Us and called it good. However, I soon learned the importance of having a reliable, sturdy diaper bag, and about six months after he was born, I …

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15-Minute Nursing Cover Shawl Tutorial

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 Are you ready to learn how to make the best nursing cover? I hope so!When Jack was born, I looked at quite a few different styles of nursing covers, and for awhile, the only ones I found were nursing cover aprons. Sure, they were super cute, but there was one big problem -- they didn't …

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Depression During Pregnancy: My Experience, Causes, Symptoms, and Help

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Most people have heard of postpartum depression. It's a very real and often devastating problem that many women experience during their pregnancy. While in the past it was something that women didn't talk about, and would suffer in silence over, in more recent years, it's something that people talk …

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