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My Birth Story

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:59:12 +0000

Cesarian Recovery and Birth Story Get ready, this is a long one! On August 24th, 2020 I had a scheduled cesarean for my breech baby. This was not my birth plan however my cute but very stubborn baby seemed to be quite comfortable head up. I found this out at 37 weeks and googled all the best practices to try and flip him. We pulled out the surf board from the garage (as we don’t have an iron board) to do the iron board trick. My heart burn absolutely hated this but I sucked it up, literally to do all that I could. I practically wore an ice pack on the top of my belly all day and even played sweet music for him down there to “lure” him towards the right way. On August 12th I had an ECV preformed which is an External cephalic version. A manual procedure by which a breech baby can sometimes be turned from buttocks or foot first to head first. This extremely uncomfortable and painful procedure did not work as well. In fact it lead to some very strong contractions afterwards that kept me in the hospital 5 hours after for the fear […]

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Hospital Bag: What to Pack

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:27:26 +0000

I can’t believe that I am 38 weeks pregnant and just now finalizing my hospital bag as well as sharing the deets with you. Let’s make this quick, because who knows how much time I may have! I will say the one thing I did learn from the first go around is that you really don’t need a lot. The hospital supplies you with pretty much everything for both you and babe other than the clothes you two will be going home in. SO know these are items to make you feel more at ease in a situation that may feel a little out of the norm. Especially with our dear friend COVID still hanging around. Hospital Bag: Love the size of this style from Vessel. The compartments both inside and out are great for storage and organization which is key. Plus they engrave for you to make this bag a memorable keep sake of the big day. Clothes: Clothes to go home in for both you and babe plus another lounging set or two and pjs (Depending on your recovery) if you find the energy to change in the hospital. A few details … Biker Shorts: Def. packing the […]

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#Stylethebump

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:05:33 +0000

Maternity Clothes can be so daunting and unnecessary. I learned this from the first pregnancy and made sure the second go around not to waist my time and money. Don’t get me wrong, there are a few essentials I did pick up that will for sure come in handy like maternity leggings and tank support. My go to’s are from Branqi for basics. You will for sure be thankful for those come third trimester but for the most part a few cute dresses and styling techniques can carry you through out all 3 trimesters and beyond! Here are a few things to look out for when shopping and styling for that bump plus some pieces I own and love. Find pieces that you will feel confident wearing years to come even after the baby! Don’t waist your money on pieces you won’t wear again, save it for the million other things the new babe will need. Sundress: Of course this is more helpful in the Spring and Summer but an empire waist dress or tent dress is perfect for that growing belly. In the colder seasons find a longer style and pair with a crop jacket. Biker Shorts: I have […]

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What She Really Wants: Mother’s Day Gift Guide

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 23:16:40 +0000

Here’s a gift guide this Mother’s Day for stuff she reeeeeally wants. Coming from a mom, take my advise and pass this along to all the lost, miss guided dad’s out there or kids with a wallet 😉 Bra: This one is for the significant other to give of course, but a cute yet comfortable bra can be surprisingly hard to find these days. Love the colors, fit and fabrication from underbares. They are thoughtfully designed with stretch lace that hold the girls so well and comfortably I forget I’m even wearing one. Plus they are fun and cute and designed in DC! Love supporting my home area. Wine: That one should be pretty obvious, the all holy grail known as mom juice that is the perfect night cap after an exhausting long day. Instead of giving her a bottle, giver her a subscription or her first box from Winc! They are a wine delivery subscription that has hand picked over 100 wines to make your experience of exploring new wines more pleasurable. How could one not like a curated box to your palate sent straight to your door step to indulge with out all that hassle. Who has time […]

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