In this post I’ll share an editable after school checklist and why it has been so helpful for my kids — along with a FREE printable to get your afternoons in order! Hello. My name is Hilary and I am the mother of a new Kindergartener. She is adorable, but we have Kindergarten ALL day […]
Postpartum Recovery Tips: 5 medical things to Keep in Mind
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Here are some handy postpartum recovery tips from an L&D nurse. You likely won’t be “comfortable” but here’s a few ways to make recovery a bit easier — including pads, pain medicine and the timeline you’ll likely follow. Having a baby is hard work! Sometimes you don’t think about all that your body is going […]
What to pack in Your Hospital Bag: Your Labor & Delivery Checklist
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Have you wondered what to pack in your hospital bag — WHEN to pack it and maybe even what NOT to pack for labor and delivery? This hospital bag checklist will give you a free, printable PDF that you can customize for just what YOU need so you just bring the essentials. What to pack […]
10 Things to do Before Baby Arrives: The Nurse’s Guide to do before the hospital
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This checklist of things to do before baby arrives will give you THE things a nurse thinks you need to do before hospital, delivery & the baby comes. My hospital checklist might be different from other people’s, because I am also thinking on the hospital end. I’m a labor nurse of 16 years so I […]
What does a contraction feel like? Includes BloomLife Monitor Coupon Code
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What does a contraction feel like? We’ll talk about what to feel for — as well as a way to monitor your contractions & track them from home with the BloomLife Monitor (and a promo code). What does a contraction feel like? I spent MUCH of my first pregnancy wondering WHAT the big day would […]
Overweight at Disneyland: Tips for Curvy Girls at the Park
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Do you think you are too fat for Disneyland? Being Overweight at Disneyland sounds like it might make for a horrible day — but with a few tips, you can still make it very magical! This post explains the Disneyland rides for fat people and whether or not Disneyland is fat friendly. Overweight at Disneyland? […]
Signs You’re Going into Labor
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The signs of labor can be confusing. The early signs of labor approaching can give you an idea for what’s to come — sometimes even a little diarrhea. Boom! Labor happens. One minute you’re making out with your baby daddy, and the next minute OUCH — OMGosh the baby is coming! That’s how it happens, right? […]
Dressing Your Truth ® 30 Day Transformation
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Let’s talk Dressing Your Truth — specifically Dressing Your Truth type 1 — this is my 30 day transformation with Carol Tuttle’s Dressing Your Truth. I got dressed to cover my body. Sure, I found a small amount of joy in the colors and how they worked together, but I’m not a big fan […]
House Cleaning Schedule Template: The easy clean way!
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In this post we’ll go over how to create your own cleaning schedule template and make it work for your family — and even how to use a house cleaning schedule app. I had just moved to California after my first child had turned one. My whole world had been turned upside down, and […]
Labor and Delivery: What happens at Delivery
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Labor and Delivery — the main action happens at delivery and it is a busy time! Right before the delivery of your baby, there are ton of things your labor and delivery nurse does. This post is going to review those steps so you can be familiar with what is going to happen. How do […]
