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I Had Urinary Retention After Childbirth: Here’s How I Coped

Inside: Do you have urinary retention after childbirth and are looking for hopeful stories? Here’s my postpartum urinary retention story with a positive outcome, along with what helped me get through it. From going home with a catheter to finally being able to pee again, one week after birth. I laid down on the cold, …

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Easy Christmas Traditions to Start with a Baby (Keep It Simple!)

Inside: Looking for Christmas traditions to start with a baby? Sure, babies can’t write letters to Santa yet, but there are several family Christmas traditions you can start when your little one is still small. Just remember – you don’t need to do them all. When you have your first little one, you want the …

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The Best Bible Verses for a Baby Shower (Unique + Classic Options)

Inside: Looking for Bible verses to use at a baby shower? We’ve selected over 30 scriptures that will be perfect for celebrating a new life! Plus, ideas for how to incorporate those verses into the shower. Is there anything more wonderful than celebrating the arrival of a baby? It truly is one of the most …

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The Best Sandra Boynton Books (That Parents Actually Love to Read)

Inside: Wondering what the best Sandra Boynton books are? This author has so many great board books! But after a decade of reading these to my five kiddos, these seven titles are our absolute favorites. I’ve been reading Sandra Boynton’s board books to my kids for over twelve years now. We’ve owned several that lasted …

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Are Grandparents Buying Too Many Gifts? Here’s How to Handle It

Inside: Are you dealing with grandparents who buy too many gifts? It can be an extremely stressful problem as a new parent, which is why you need to address it sooner rather than later. Or before you know it, your house will be overflowing with toys, clothes and just way too much stuff. So much …

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Eco-Friendly Baby Shower Favors for Sustainably Minded Moms

Inside: Looking for eco-friendly baby shower favors? We’ve got 15 clutter-free, sustainable ideas for you that you can feel good about giving at an eco-friendly shower. Once a woman find out she’s pregnant, she’ll probably give at least a little bit of thought to the world her child will grow up in.   There certainly are …

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Grandparents Want to Visit Too Much? Here’s How To Handle It

Inside: When grandparents want to visit too much, it can stress new parents out, no matter how good of a relationship you have with your parents or in-laws. Here’s a step-by-step game plan for handling this often uncomfortable situation in the most gracious way possible. Confrontation has never been my strong point. In fact, I …

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The Best Self-Care Gifts for New Moms (Pampering + Practical)

Inside: Yes, we know, self-care isn’t all foot massages and spa treatments, but those can’t hurt, right? Since most moms with a new baby aren’t getting to the spa anytime soon, these self-care gifts for new moms bring the pampering – and anything else that offers a much-needed break – straight to her. Are you …

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The Best Gifts for New Moms After Birth (Practical & Sanity-Saving)

Inside: Someone in your life just had a baby, and you’re wondering what are the best gifts for new moms (after birth). Well here’s what she really needs – no fluff, just the sometimes forgotten practicals. When I became a new mom I had NO CLUE what to expect. I didn’t know how wonderful it …

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20 Best Push Presents for Mom in 2022

Inside: Need push present ideas? These are hands-down the best push presents for mom in 2022 – practical, pampering, thoughtful. Plus, get the interesting history behind the push present trend (because, who knew this would ever become a thing?!). Push presents may seem like the latest trend to rule the internet – the latest invention …

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