The essentials for your hospital survival kit. Are you all set for the big day? Packing your hospital bag when you're expecting your first baby can be tricky. And as babies don't always come on schedule it's best to have your bag packed and ready to go early. Having gone through two hospital deliveries I've learned what items I really needed and which ones were just taking up space. Here's my list of essentials items you must add to your hospital bag packing checklist. Essentials to pack for … [Read More...]
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I have an irritable uterus. Frankly, I think that is a name that only a male could have come up as it’s rather less than complimentary to my poor uterus. The short explanation is that while I’m not pregnant my uterus is as happy as a clam. It’s only when I’m with child that it becomes irritable. Its irritability presents itself with excessive Braxton Hicks contractions. This post contains some affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. What are Braxton Hicks The … [Read More...]
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