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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 »

When Leaking Is a Good Thing

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If you’re my dad, my brother, or my boss, please stop reading and move along because we’re definitely talking about my boobs. By which I mean to say, Ladies and gentlemen, WE HAVE COLOSTRUM. Tonight while examining my breasts (What? I’m pregnant! This is normal behavior!) I discovered that I am officially leaking colostrum. It took a little practice but… 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 »