Tag Archives: Birth

Motherhood | Life With A Newborn

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LifeWithANewborn

I’ve been a mother for a little over a week now and I have been loving it. Even through the sleepless nights and countless diapers changes, it has been wonderful!  Every time I look at my son’s (and yes…that feels good to say!) little face my heart melts.  Its not just the cute face with chubby cheeks, big brown eyes, and ear-pleasing coos that he makes, it’s the entire gravity of being a mother now.  I’ve always wanted children, for as long as I can remember!  I’m the youngest child in my family, so I never had the experience of seeing my mom pregnant or having a baby brother or sister.  Continue reading →

What’s In My Labor & Delivery Hospital Bag

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Baby can literally come any day now, even though my due date is still about 2 weeks away. I thought it was fitting that I get my bag together for the hospital. Most of the items will be last minute drop-ins, but a few are things that are essential. I put off getting my bag together, because I tend to get overwhelmed when it comes to packing in general. Continue reading →

Pregnancy Knowledge | Postpartum Healing Pads

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PPHPHaving my body heal properly after baby I extremely important to me. I’ve heard so many things to do before and after baby, that its been a bit overwhelming. The one thing that sparked my attention in preparing for life postpartum was the aloe vera/lavender pads. You make these ahead of time and freeze them, so that the ingredients are permeated into them. I wanted to share the “recipe” for how to put these together, for any of my expectant moms. These would also be good for anyone who has a situation down below that might make them sensitive or possible in pain. Continue reading →

Labor & Delivery Preparation | My Birth Plan

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Birth Plan | New Mama Diaries

With just a few weeks to go until baby is due, I thought I’d share my Birth Plan.  Let me preface by saying that even though I have a birth plan, being a first time mom I’m still keeping an open mind.  As much as I would love for everything to go according to the plan, I know that at the end of the day it comes down to God and the baby. Continue reading →