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What Nobody Tells You About the First Six Weeks Postpartum

I cried every single day for two weeks and was so happy it scared me. Here is the honest version of the first six weeks.

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We set up the whole nursery, then he slept in our room anyway. Of course he did.

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Style · Jul 20

Nursing-Friendly Outfits That Don’t Look Like It

You do not need a special nursing wardrobe. Here is the formula of shapes that actually works.

A styled living room vignette
Home · Jul 17

Amazon Home Finds Under $50 That Don’t Look It

The short list of pieces that earned their place, and still look like they cost more.

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Motherhood · Jul 17

The Baby Gear We Actually Used Every Single Day

Skip the corner full of gear that never gets touched. Here is the short, honest list.

A quiet feeding corner
Wellness · Jul 15

The Postpartum Recovery Kit, What You Need and What You Don’t

A beautiful birth and a second degree tear taught me what this list actually needs.

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