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Surviving the Summer with a Baby Bump

Summer ‘Bumpin’ (Baby Bumpin)Sing to the tune of Grease’s Summer NightsSummer Bumpin and having some fun!Summer Bumpin it happened so fastI’m carrying a human that’s as cute as can beI’m your mommy; want the best for you and mePregnant days are drifting away, to uh oh thosedelivery dayBaby Boy Baby GirlSummer Pregnancy Many women experiencing pregnancy… Continue reading Surviving the Summer with a Baby Bump

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Amazing Pregnancy Lessons for #2 from a Mom of 5

My first pregnancy was perfect. My labor experience came straight out of a text book.  My delivery was a breeze.  Because I did what I was supposed to and everything came out fine, I thought, "Ehhh, I can let go a little bit."   My first indulgence was drinking my beloved Coca Cola. Now I… Continue reading Amazing Pregnancy Lessons for #2 from a Mom of 5

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“C-Section or Not; You are a Mother”

  She Cried Today. She cried because her pregnancy journey will end with a Caesarean section (C-section). She cried because pregnancy to her that means she didn't earn her baby She cried because she felt she wasn't a 'real' mother/woman. She cried because she will not be able to labor her baby into the world. She… Continue reading “C-Section or Not; You are a Mother”

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Amazing Pregnancy Lessons from A Mom of 5

Pregnancy is a wonderful soulful miracle. Whether you're religious or spiritual, we can all agree that carrying this precious tiny human affirms how spectacular life is and will always be.  Everyone says each pregnancy is different. Each labor is different. Each child is different. And what you do, what you eat and how you feel… Continue reading Amazing Pregnancy Lessons from A Mom of 5

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Carrying a Rainbow Baby

There will be dancing in the rain There will be sunshine behind the clouds There will be Rainbows after the storm

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Are you Safe?

One moment to change a person’s destiny, one second to alter their future, one question to save their life. Are you Safe? Is that question. Time and Time again, I have seen women who are clothed in masks of smiles, masks who voices say “I’m ok, I’m fine", masks who appear happy and excited. However,… Continue reading Are you Safe?

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Pregnancy Weight: Gaining Weight while Growing a Human

Your body is Amazing; you have the capability to help your son/and or daughter grow, develop and thrive. You are nurturing and caring for your child before you even hold your baby. That alone is awesome.

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7 Positive Things Your Pregnancy Will Teach You

There are so many ways you begin to prepare when you find out you are pregnant. You prepare your body and mind, you prepare your world to welcome a new baby. A lot of your time is spent learning what to expect during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum.

The awesome thing is while you are busy learning and preparing for your Pregnancy; your Pregnancy is teaching you!

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To Doula or Not to Doula?

To Doula or Not to Doula? That is the question. Benefits of having a Doula from a RN As a former Labor and Delivery Nurse, it was my honor and privilege to be the nurse at your side helping you as you labor and deliver. It was my joy to be the one to breathe with you… Continue reading To Doula or Not to Doula?

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5 Ways to Announce You’re Pregnant

You have peed on a stick, confirmed with the doctor, battled or still battling morning sickness and in awe that your body is doing an amazing job of growing a human. The time has come to announce to the world you are HAVING A BABY!!! Some couples like to wait until the second trimester, while… Continue reading 5 Ways to Announce You’re Pregnant