Category Archives: Childbirth

Look, Ma, No Hands!

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Okay, well, one hand to pull down the Moby so you can see my precious babies. We are almost 7 weeks into this crazy parenting journey, and I’m still trying to figure out how to fit blogging into my day with two completely dependent infants on my hands. (Apparently this is where the “amateur” part comes in.) Here’s the Reader’s… Read more »

Hospital Checklist for Mom and Babies

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It’s almost that time! We’re getting our hospital and baby bags ready so we can grab and go when these little guys decide they’re ready to come out. Here’s what we’re packing: Snacks & Drinks Greek yogurts with stir-in fruit Cheese sticks or string cheese Sliced oranges Fresh fruit salad (pineapple, melon, etc) Teabags and a honey bear Rice cakes… Read more »

Natural Birth Plan & Post-Partum Preferences

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Here’s one example of a plan for a natural childbirth. On the advice of our doula, we included some details that probably wouldn’t be in a non-twin, non-natural birth plan, along with a separate plan for baby care in case they are taken away from us for NICU or regular nursery care. It’s actually three separate documents: a detailed plan… Read more »