If it’s the stomach flu, or something you hate — there are some proven strategies to limit how much you (or your family) are throwing up and get int to STOP. Ew. The flu. I’m talking about the stomach kind (which isn’t the flu at all, actually, that’s just a stomach virus — but that’s […]
Soap for Restless Leg Syndrome
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Did you know that many people have tried the wacky idea of using soap to relieve Restless Leg. This fidgety affliction can be treated with medication, but many find that natural remedies, like soap, are just as effective (with no side effects). Have you seen those commercials about restless legs? Maybe you even have it? […]
Epidural During Labor: The risks, benefits, alternatives and procedures
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Epidurals during labor are a hot topic. This post is going to talk about the meaning, risks, if it hurts, side effects (both in labor & after the baby), the procedure and other alternative pain meds you can use during labor. **As always please take the advice of your physician over any advice on my […]
Editable After School Checklist
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This perfect after school checklist will give your routine a template to make each day a little more organized (thereby making mornings easier too!). Hello. My name is Hilary and I am the mother of a new Kindergartener. She is adorable, but we have Kindergarten ALL day and when she comes home you’d think she’s […]
Recent Disney Changes
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Turns out recent changes get less and less recent with time. You’ll see the changes below, but also take a look at this list of MORE recent changes from in 2020!!! Don’t miss out on my Disney Trip Calculator — so you’re not caught off guard in your pocketbook either! Changes and updates at Disneyland […]
How to Go Into Labor: The Labor Nurse’s Guide
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Let’s talk about the ways to go into labor. CAN you start labor on your own and what are some safe and effective ways to make you go into labor that you can try at home when your baby is term? You feel fat, you’re tired, your baby is like a parasite taking every ounce […]
Best Pregnancy Posts from a Labor Nurse
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When I started my blog Pulling Curls — I was reticent to write pregnancy posts. I mean, what did I know (at the time I had only been a labor nurse about four years)? I wrote a bit about childhood illnesses, and slowly labor started to creep in.
Tearing During Birth: Why, prevention & Recovery
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Tearing during birth can happen at delivery. Why does it happen, how can you prevent it and recover? I’ve been seeing a lot of posts on Pinterest lately on preventing tearing during birth. I always click greedily into the post to see what tips they have (this is what labor nurses do for fun). And […]
Overweight at Disneyland: Rides for the Obese
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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 obese people and whether or not Disneyland is fat friendly. This is part […]
10 Things to do Before Baby Arrives: The nurse’s pre-hospital checklist before baby arrives
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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 since 2001, so I […]
