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Things I wasn't prepared for as a first time mom: pregnancy edition
I didn't expect a lot of the little things I experienced while pregnant! Pregnancy is truly such a magical experience and it blows my...
Nina G
Apr 211 min read
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Things I wasn't prepared for as a first time mom: postpartum edition
Giant blood clots.. Clumps of hair loss! Painful to sit down Painful to go number 2 Cramping! My belly feeling so empty! The extra loose...
Nina G
Apr 191 min read
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My favorite parts of the newborn phase
There's no doubt that the newborn phase is one of the hardest phases, but looking back, and starting over again soon, here's a list of...
Nina G
Apr 161 min read
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Postpartum recovery prep - vaginal birth
After my first labor and delivery, I have to admit, I wasn't as prepared as I thought. I was so worried about the delivery part that my...
Nina G
Apr 121 min read
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Glucose test
I just did my glucose test this week and it went just the same as the first time I had to do it. That drink has to be the nastiest thing...
Nina G
Apr 121 min read
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26 week appointment
These appointments every four weeks are flying by! I went in for my second to last 4 week appointment this week before they're every 2...
Nina G
Apr 121 min read
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Struggles between sleep and solitude
When my baby goes to sleep, do I sleep too or enjoy the time to myself? Now, the problem is, my son does not sleep through the night....
Nina G
Apr 111 min read
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Realistic Hospital Bag
When I was packing my hospital bag, I followed all the guidelines I read online and social media. I also took some advice from family and...
Nina G
Apr 111 min read
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Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is no joke. I'm on another level of tired; 12 month old still wakes about every hour at night, while 25 weeks pregnant....
Nina G
Mar 291 min read
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Gassy Baby
My son is 12 months old and suffers from gas that keeps him up all night long. We try to avoid foods that we've noticed exacerbate the...
Nina G
Mar 261 min read
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Boy Belly, Girl Belly
It's so interesting to me to see the difference in my pregnant belly shape this second time around! I have the stereotypical 'boy belly,'...
Nina G
Mar 261 min read
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15 Months Apart
I couldn't believe I was pregnant again. My period was late a few days but I was also just only 5/6 months postpartum to worry. I was at...
Nina G
Mar 261 min read
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Social Media Tells Me I'm a Bad Mom
I've needed to take numerous social media breaks throughout both pregnancies. It's just not good for my mental health - especially while...
Nina G
Mar 261 min read
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Dried Up
I had a goal to breastfeed my son for a year to two years. When he turned around 11 months old, I noticed him being a little fussier than...
Nina G
Mar 261 min read
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Birth Story #1
My birth story began on 3/28/24. I woke up at around 5:00am that day to use the bathroom. I'm not sure if this is just me but I ALWAYS...
Nina G
Mar 263 min read
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