My Hypnobabies Experience

I found out about Hypnobabies during my first pregnancy and found it interesting but utterly unbelievable. How could a woman possibly have a pain-free natural birth? It had to be a scam. I ended up having a good 8 hour natural labor with my first child. It was a wonderful, spiritual, and somehow cleansing event…

The Pros and Cons of Cloth Diapering

If you've read my other posts on cloth diapering, you'll already know I'm a pretty big fan. Here is my exhaustive list of pros and cons about cloth. Cloth Diapering Cons Having to Wash Them All the Time: I was afraid that having to wash dirty diapers several times per week would become annoying for me,…

What I Did To Prepare For My Natural Labor

When I decided in my third trimester that I wanted to try for a natural labor, I knew I was giving myself a late start. I felt the need to work extra hard to make up for lost time. I was ecstatic when I ended up having the best birth I could have imagined for…

My Ideal Cloth Diaper Stash

When I first started cloth diapering my daughter, I thought I had gathered the perfect budget-wise stash of supplies. Although I have loved the cloth diaper experience, I've also realized that some of my initial purchase decisions were unwise. Below is a list of what I would tell my past self to buy. I hope…

My Minimal, No-Fuss Cloth Diapering Advice

For me, cloth diapers have been one of the most delightful parts about being a new parent. They are cute, blowout-proof, breathable for my baby's skin, inexpensive, and even fun to fold and put away. Below are some tips and tricks for parents who are new to cloth diapers. I hope these are helpful to…

My Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Experience

If you have ever heard of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea, you've probably been told something about its supposedly amazing and seemingly magical powers for easing labor. I found out about it in the first week of my third trimester and decided to give it a try. Here is my experience with it. First, I researched…

Forehead Massage: The Best Baby Sleep Cue That No One Mentions

This is a great trick that I discovered on my own when my daughter was five weeks old. Every baby is unique and will respond differently to each sleep cue, of course, but I really hope this is helpful to you! Set the stage. Do whatever you normally do to prepare your baby for sleep. For…

My Favorite Newborn Baby Products

Now that my daughter is out of the newborn stage, I thought I would share some of the products that saved my sanity during her first three months in the world. All of the links in this post will direct you to the products that were actually helpful to me. I am not paid for any…

The Best Postpartum Products You Need To Know About

When I had my baby just a few months ago, I was so glad that I had most of these products on hand and ready to go. I hope that this list is helpful to you if you are an expectant mom! All of the links in this post will direct you to products that were actually helpful…

The Best Pregnancy Advice That No One Told Me

I discovered these tips during my first pregnancy and wrote them down in hopes that they could help another new mom. Items 1-8 are about the spiritual and social aspects of pregnancy, while items 9-17 are more about the physical challenges. All of the links in this post will direct you to products or blogs that were helpful to…