Author: Christy
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Benefits To Breast Feeding Your Newborn Infant Immediately After Birth
Breastfeeding your baby immediately after birth is not only provides your baby with adequate nutrition until your breast milk comes in. There are also benefits that help moms too. When searching for a doctor, during your very first prenatal appointment find out if your midwife or doctor allows you to immediately breastfeed your baby during…
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Breastfeeding: Proper Latching Technique and Positions for Feeding Your Baby
Breastfeeding your baby might be challenging especially if your a new mom who has never been exposed to breastfeeding before. The hardest part to breastfeeding is getting your baby to latch on to the breast properly. If your baby doesn’t latch on to the breast properly it can cause your nipples to get very sore and…
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Watching my Daughter Soar
I went to watch my daughter perform with the marching band this evening and she inspires me alot. It is amazing that she is able to not only march but she plays the clarinet. I know you are thinking that I am just another proud parent, which I am, but she was born with a bilateral hearing…
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Keeping Toddlers Snacks Contained While On the Go
When we are out and about running errands, I like to take snacks along for my toddler to eat in case he gets hungry. I don’t like using zip lock bags to carry snacks in. If your child is anything like mine, the first thing he would do is dump the snacks out all over…
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Are You Struggling With Self Worth?
Does life leave you feeling down and out? Everyone goes through phases in life that leaves them questioning themselves and where they are in life. If you find yourself in this situation, you are not alone in your struggles. Many of my readers probably aren’t aware that I suffer from chronic low back pain. Being…
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My Most Memorable Birthday
My most memorable birthday happened a little over two years ago. We were getting ready to go grab some lunch for my birthday and I was sitting on the couch waiting on the rest of the family to finish getting ready. We were about ready to go when all of a sudden….. I looked up…
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Learn How to Assemble and Use a Medela Harmony Breast Pump
Learn how to properly assemble and use your Medela Harmony breast pump. This pump uses Medela’s patented Two-Phase Technology. It was developed to mimic the sucking motions that a baby makes while breastfeeding. Disclosure: This post is form informational purposes only. This post may contain affiliate links. Identifying the Parts of a Medela Harmony Membrane…
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What Risks Are Involved in Getting a Tattoo While Pregnant?
Getting a tattoo while you are pregnant may seem like a great idea. However, it is better to wait until after you have had the baby before deciding to get a tattoo. Many reputable tattoo places won’t touch a woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding. When you are pregnant your body is already working in…
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Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Each one of my pregnancies were completely different, including the early symptoms that I had. Some of the early symptoms that women experience are very similar to pre-menstrual symptoms. Many women wait to test for pregnancy until they miss their first period; however, some women mistake spotting as a period and don’t think twice about…
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Solve Your Child’s Behavioral Problems
Every parent has a different way of parenting their children. There is no right or wrong way; however, many parents find that they have to tailor their parenting styles depending how their children respond to our guidance. Every child learns differently, so what may work for one family or child might not work for another.…