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 […]
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 […]
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 that will save you $20). But, does that BloomLife Coupon code make it worth it? Let’s find out. What […]
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 […]
Nervous About Labor and Delivery: You’re Not Alone
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Sure, pregnancy is great. 9 months ago you made a baby. You were sure it was the right thing to do (or you weren’t, either way is fine) but picking at clothes and bedding and dreaming what your little bundle of joy will look like is fun! Babies are fun, right? But there’s that nagging […]
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 […]
How to Treat Stomach Flu: What to eat?
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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 […]
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 […]
