Pregnancy – Clarks Condensed

Progesterone in Early Pregnancy: My Experience and What to Know

Katie Clark — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:04:33 +0000

Many women experience low progesterone in early pregnancy – does it pose a problem? In this post, I share my experience with being on progesterone supplements and what I feel others should know as they are faced with this decision. In case you haven’t heard (which you probably haven’t…unless you a personal friend of mine), we are expecting our third baby! While this baby has taken a little…

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“I Failed the One Hour Glucose Test” – What to Expect Next

Katie Clark — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:02:42 +0000

Did you fail the one hour glucose screening test? You aren’t alone! Here’s what to expect next and answers to all the questions you might be having. “I’m sorry, but you failed the glucose tolerance screening.” In 2 of my 3 pregnancies, this is what the nurse said on the other end of the phone. And both times I felt like I was punched in the gut.

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Early Pregnancy Bloating: Causes, Relief, and What to Expect

Katie Clark — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:56:25 +0000

Are you bloated all the time during your early pregnancy? If so, you’re not alone. Many women experience bloating in the early stages of pregnancy. This can be due to a number of factors, including water retention, hormone changes, and digestive issues. Fortunately, there are things you can do to get relief from early pregnancy bloating. In this article, we’ll explore the causes of bloating and…

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20 Gender Reveal Ideas: Creative, Fun, and Easy!

Katie Clark — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:01:40 +0000

Looking for some creative gender reveal ideas? Here is an assortment of fun (and sometimes, tasty) ideas to help you celebrate your exciting news. These gender revealing ideas will be the perfect way to find out if it is a boy or a girl. After Katelyn shared some great creative pregnancy announcement ideas last week, I thought it would be fun to do a similar post with gender reveals.

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70 Early Signs of Pregnancy

Katie Clark — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:13:56 +0000

While some believe you can’t feel symptoms of pregnancy until you’ve missed your period – many of us moms know better! Here are 70 early pregnancy symptoms you might experience – even before your missed period. Right before I found out I was pregnant with Jack, I had no idea. I distinctly remember thinking to myself, “Well, I know I’m not going to be pregnant this month” (which…

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The Best Protein Shakes for Gestational Diabetes Mamas

Katie Clark — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:27:00 +0000

If you’re pregnant and have gestational diabetes, you know that you need to take extra care of yourself – including making sure you’re getting enough protein. Protein shakes can be a great way to make sure you’re getting the protein your body needs. But with so many different types of protein shakes on the market, how do you know which one is right for you? Read on for a breakdown of the best…

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The Best Baby Shower Gifts Ideas – Ideas from Real Moms

Katie Clark — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Picking a gift for a mom-to-be isn’t always easy – but there are some gifts that are sure to be a hit every time. Here are the best baby shower gifts ideas – compiled from ideas from actual moms and what they received. I think everyone wants to pick out a baby shower gift the mom will love. Whenever I’m picking out a gift for a mom to be, I scour over their registry…

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10 Things I Wish I’d Known About C-Section Recovery (And FAQs)

Brittany Greene — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:45:11 +0000

Recovering from a c-section can be difficult – but the more you are prepared for the recovery, the better of you are. Here are 10 things you may not know about recovering from a c-section from a mom who has been there! “It was a huge help at a moment when I needed a win. I needed anything that would help me feel like I wasn’t going to totally fail at this whole mom thing the first day.

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6 Items I Wish I Packed in My Hospital Bag for Labor and Delivery

Katie Clark — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:47:29 +0000

Do you need to bring very much with you to the hospital? Nah – the only essential is yourself! But there are some items that will make your stay easier. Here are a few things I wish I had brought when I had my third baby…and a few things I’m glad I didn’t forget! You would think that by the time I had baby #3, I would know exactly what to pack in my hospital bag. I didn’t bring a…

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Morning Sickness Remedies: Believe Me, I’ve Tried Them All

Katie Clark — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 05:55:00 +0000

Morning sickness sucks. There’s no way around it – here is my best advice for surviving morning sickness, along with morning sickness remedies that *somewhat* helped. I vote that they rename morning sickness. It really gives people false expectations that once they get through the sickness in the morning, it won’t come back the rest of the day. Don’t get me wrong; when I was pregnant…

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