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NICU Must-Haves for Moms: 20 Items To Bring
Spread the Love141 141SharesYou are about to leave the house, and you head to the hospital where your precious preemie is. Make sure you have your packed bag with all the must-haves for NICU moms. Spending most of your hours inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit aside from being worried, you can also feel different, maybe aching, and sometimes lonely. Your preemie baby may be your primary focus during visits; you might forget to bring the essentials for you to survive those NICU hours. I’ve been where you are right now. We may not have the same journey, but I was also the mom who sat on that recliner chair and…
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13 Simple Habits of a Happy Mom
Spread the Love22 22SharesWhat if there’s one thing that you can do about being happy in your life? What is a happy mom, and how can simple habits help you feel happier? Anything can wear out a mom’s bandwidth. These days, it’s easier to get caught up with matters at home, work, and out in the community. Moms are stretched to the limits and barely surviving. You may be working during the pandemic and figuring out kids’ daycare/school needs. Or you’re navigating homeschooling for the first time or working from home with kids not yet able to attend school. Overstress is enough to get your emotional state at a crisis. So…
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Breastfeeding a Preemie in the NICU
Spread the Love53 53SharesDid you deliver your baby early? Were you planning to breastfeed your baby after birth? Breastfeeding in the NICU can sometimes take you by surprise when you have a preemie. If you’re a first-time mama, it can get overwhelming. Learning the ropes of breastfeeding pumping while worrying about your preemie and your health makes your early experiences as a new mom more demanding. There are multiple ways to gather breastfeeding information a little at a time. You’ve probably researched it already before giving birth. Take those lessons in as you navigate breastfeeding your preemie baby in the NICU. You may also be worried if your milk will be…
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To Be More Purposeful This New Year
Spread the Love12 12SharesYou may be ready for it or not – New Year is about to walk in. So naturally, everyone’s looking for a fresh start, but sometimes, you don’t need it. So instead, shift to be more purposeful this coming New Year. People tend to reflect on the past year with the New Year coming. Whether you’ll want to get this New Year to a high gear or you’re not ready to do just that. You’re stumbling on the realization that a whole year is completed, and what’s next? What goals are you setting up for 2022? On your mothering, homemaking, career, or personal life? Simple, realistic goals that…
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12 Survival Tips for Working Moms
Spread the Love17 17SharesDo you cringe when you hear work-life balance? Is there such a thing? Of course, when you’re just trying not to run a red light in the sea of cars, you’ve got to grapple with surviving—working as a mom comes with sacrifices and priority resets. So working moms are keen on knowing survival tips to stay on top of work-life and motherhood. What does it look like in your life right now? Do you ever feel like hours of the day aren’t even enough? No, downtime, maybe? How about getting to the school drop-offs early so you can clock in on time at work? Your mind is constantly on…
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13 Hacks for Better Sleep for a Pregnant Mom
Spread the Love17 17SharesAre you sleeping enough these days? Sleeping during pregnancy can be tricky, no matter what trimester you are in. So finding hacks and strategies for a pregnant mom for better sleep at night – is a top priority for your health and your baby’s. Pregnancy-related bodily changes bring on challenges for the mom to get comfortable and have a restful sleep. You’re growing your baby every day, from conception to the day of delivery. It’s hard work. As you progress through pregnancy, you may discover that your sleeping patterns are jeopardized. Although pregnancy can be beautiful, it also becomes taxing and hard to get enough proper sleep. Pregnant…
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How to Support Someone with a Pregnancy Loss
Spread the Love25 25SharesSupporting a mom who had a pregnancy loss isn’t easy. Experiencing a pregnancy loss is devastating to the mom, the spouse, and even the kids too. If you are here, chances are you know someone who had a pregnancy loss or miscarriage. So how can you best support someone with a pregnancy loss? Your relationship with the mom will guide you on approaching the grieving mom or even the spouse as you find ways to offer your support. A matter of concern is to tread lightly with your words, actions, and even unspoken words. You may mean well, but it may come across as insensitivity or non-empathetic towards…
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How to Incorporate Exercise into your Daily Life
Spread the Love29 29SharesAnother day has begun, and you feel like dragging your heels today. You feel unmotivated, a bit tired, and your mood swings are in full force. You look at your day planner and sigh – it has been two months since your last workout session. Well, there are simple ways you can incorporate exercise into your daily mom life. Or it could be, you haven’t planned out your fitness routine. It’s possible you may be feeling lost and have no idea where to start. Where do you start? What exercise should you pick? And for how many minutes a day and how often? Too much information, and it’s…
