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I’m sitting down to write this on the eve of my 34th birthday. Last year on this very night, Ryan and I were out for dinner, no idea that it was to be the very last night of our existence as non-parents. I was 41 weeks and four days pregnant. (That is a week and a half past due date, for those of you not overly familiar with the pregnancy world.) We had a really lovely evening. A few hours later, around 12:30 am, I woke up with chest pain that led to an ER visit where my water broke and… well, you know! So my baby girl’s birthday is the day after mine…. More
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Ah, holy hell. It’s holiday gift giving time. And if you’re a slacker like me, that means last-minute holiday gifts. As if having to roast overstuffed bloated birds while squabbling children run underfoot wasn’t enough, we’re also expected to find and select personalized holiday gifts for family members far and near. And then wrap them. And then mail some of them. I’m tired already…. More
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There’s one thing I’ve never understood as a mom. Maybe I’m alone here, but I have a feeling I’m not. I’ve never understood this idea that you NEED wine to get through your day. As a mom, making mom friends has always seemed to center around wine. We often see posts like “Is it noon yet?” or attend girls’ nights out where we are expected to down glass after glass of wine…. More
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Is that dry skin, normal diaper rash or a rare and deadly infections? It’s almost certainly not the latter, which is good news for moms who tend to imagine the worst. Babies are prone to several types of rashes and they’re almost all harmless. But many of the most common rashes do cause irritation, so don’t ignore any red, bumpy or scaly patches you spot on that deliciously smooth skin…. More
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I could literally feel my blood pressure raise the first moment I saw Christmas trees on display (and for the record, Lowe’s, September is WAY TOO SOON). It’s not that I don’t enjoy the holidays (the lights, the food, the movies, the togetherness…I love it ALL), but it’s just that I don’t like the stress that comes along with it. As everyone knows, it’s the mom who does most of the work for the holidays and with that comes along a TON of pressure. So after escaping my family to catch Bad Moms Christmas with my mom squad, I was inspired to find some holiday shortcuts to make this holiday season more joyful and less stressful. My gift to you, dear reader, are my holiday hacks to help you relax and truly enjoy the month ahead:… More
