Sick people desperately want to know how to cure stomach flu. What can you eat when you have the stomach flu? I will give you a plan on how to treat the stomach flu, and what to eat! Ew. The flu. I’m talking about the stomach kind (which isn’t the flu at all, actually, that’s […]
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 […]
Organize Your Kitchen: Genius ideas for your most-used room
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Organizing your kitchen can be an exciting event. Figuring out the best place to put each item will end up saving you a ton of time and effort as you move forward. In 2011 I moved from a 1,100 square foot house in California into a 2,300 square foot house in Arizona. I was in […]
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 […]
How far apart should I have my Babies?: Baby spacing
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How far apart should I have my babies? Child spacing is a hot topic and one that there are many pros and cons for each spacing. As a labor and delivery nurse, I get asked by expectant moms how far apart are my kids. I often get wide eyes — they’re awfully far apart (although certainly […]
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. Overweight at Disneyland? […]
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. My Experience with Dressing Your Truth This post was originally written in 2015 and has been updated a few times since then, fyi. You’ll get a perspective of doing Dressing […]
Postpartum Recovery Tips: Healing your placenta scab self care
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Here are some handy postpartum recovery tips from an L&D nurse. Your uterus is now healing from a “placenta scab” left from the baby making their exit. This post includes info on 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 […]
Weekly Cleaning Schedule Template: The Benefits of scheduling a clean home
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Are you looking to make a weekly cleaning schedule template? This calendar of household chores is a great stay at home mom cleaning schedule printable (great for working moms as well)– and I even have some charts for cleaning house. Do NOT miss this 2019 house cleaning schedule! I think you’ll find a lot of […]
What does a contraction feel like? Includes BloomLife Monitor Coupon & Promo 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 BloomLife promo code). What does a contraction feel like? I spent MUCH of my first pregnancy wondering WHAT the big day […]
