Double Egg Yolks and Fertility Superstitions
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Have you ever cracked open an egg and found two yolks inside? What does it mean? Marriage, pregnancy, twins, death? Here’s what happened to me.
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7 Ways to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Baby
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When I became pregnant with Joey, Anneliese was just under a year old. I knew she couldn’t possibly understand what was really happening, and what
Breastfeeding Through Pregnancy–What is it like?
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During World Breastfeeding Week this year, I’m answering a few questions, sharing my resources, and telling my story. PLEASE note: I’m not a lactation consultant.
Joseph’s Grain-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Birth Day Cake
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Since I kept torturing people with photos of this cake on twitter and instagram… I’ve been asked about a zillion times “WHAT IS THAT CAKE!?!”
Francis Joseph’s Birth Day–My Healing Homebirth
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My first homebirth (after a drug-free hospital birth), and the birth of my son, Joseph. Here’s the story of how we went from a family of 3 to 4.
The Weeks Before Delivery
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Guess what? I’m “full term.” (37 weeks pregnant as of the time of writing. 39 now.) That means this baby is welcome to come any
Pregnancy and Postpartum – Clothing Guide 101
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If you’re planning on becoming pregnant soon, or if you’re already pregnant, hopefully you’ll find this trimester-by-trimester guide to preggie-wear helpful. TTC/Not Yet Pregnant —
As Due Date Approaches…
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It’s still a couple of weeks until my due date, but there are a few things I’ve noticed. I don’t think I’m alone in these,
1, 2, 3, 4–My Latest Project
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First came Love. Then came Marriage. Then came Anneliese. THEN??? Pregnancy Number 2! We are so excited. Read on to see what we’re planning…
Elimination Communication / Infant Pottying – Our Start
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Anneliese peed in her potty three times today. Three! What??? WHY? She’s a BABY! You may or may not have noticed, but I briefly mentioned
gWhiz! – gDiapers 101 – Tiny gPants Details
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gDiapers not only has Small, Medium, and Large gPants, but also newborn Tiny gPants which are intended for your babies when they’re at their smallest.
One Month: The Good Stuff and The Hard Stuff
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Today, my sweet baby is one month old. She’s gone from a squishy-faced newborn to a real baby, but I know she’s still in the
Anneliese’s Birth Story
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I just have to start writing… but there is something so intimidating about a blank white fresh text field when I have such an Important
Welcome, Anneliese Claire!
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After 42 weeks and 3 days of pregnancy, and a lot of patience, Anneliese Claire was born! And let me tell you… if you’re pregnant
42 Weeks – Continued Prodromal Labor & Induction Questions
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Last week I wrote about having been in Prodromal Labor for basically the entire week. It hasn’t stopped. Each day and night, I have many,
41 Weeks & Welcome to Prodromal Labor
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This week’s letter to baby will have to be edited into a nice image later on. If you read on you’ll find out why, relatively