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"I don't have unrealistic expectations for my kids... But there exists another component in the shadow of that truth, a more subtle one but no less vital: I have unrealistic expectations I have for myself. -The Unspoken Expectations for the Homeschool Mother

The Unspoken Expectations for the Homeschool Mother

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogAll, Anxiety, Archives, Education, Education, Health, Lifestyle, Lil Mama, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

I’ve been struggling lately. Have you ever said something so many times, and even believed it to be true, but never truly digested it, allowing it to permeate your mind and heart into your decision making and responses? When I say I don’t have unrealistic expectations for my kids, that...

September 28, 2022

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My Fourth Pregnancy: Subchorionic Hemorrhage at 6 Weeks

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog1st Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Archives, Baby, Complications, PregnancyNo Comments

I don't enjoy being pregnant. None of my pregnancies would I describe as easy or smooth - with Genny, she had a cystic hygroma at 12 weeks gestation; with Nora, I suffered recurring UTI's; and in between those two pregnancies, we lost a baby at 6 weeks. My pregnancy with...

January 24, 2022

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First Trimester Recap: UTI's, symptoms, recommendations, and survival tips!

First Trimester Recap: UTI’s and Pregnancy

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog1st Trimester, Archives, Lil Mama, PregnancyNo Comments

I'm nearing the end of my second trimester now, but I wanted to give a quick recap of my first trimester before I forget how extremely hard it was. Time has seemed to both fly and crawl by, and I can't believe we're only about 13 weeks from Nora's due...

July 1, 2019

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When you first find out you're pregnant, a million thoughts go through your head. Here is a quick guide to get you started with planning the next few months of your life. Barebones, stress-free, low-key first trimester checklist!

What You Need to do in the First Trimester

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog1st Trimester, Archives, PregnancyNo Comments

This post contains affiliate links. If you click these links, I may receive compensation at no cost to you. I’m sure you had a million thoughts run through your head when you saw those two blue lines on the pregnancy test. If you search “What to do in your first...

June 19, 2018

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Overwhelmed by all the options for baby gear? Here's a comprehensive list of baby gear you will actually use. I used research, reviews, and experiences to compile this thorough list of baby gear you will actually use and not regret buying!

Best Baby Gear You Will Actually Use

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, GearNo Comments

Best Baby Gear You Will Actually Use One of the many advantages to being a mommy in this glorious modern age is the baby gear! One of the most common comments I got when I first had Genny was about all the cool stuff I had for her. Moms would...

June 6, 2018

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Struggling with first trimester morning sickness? You will get through this! Here are ten ways to survive first trimester morning sickness.

Surviving First Trimester Morning Sickness (And Other Pregnancy Symptoms)

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog1st Trimester, Archives, PregnancyOne Comment

This post contains affiliate links. If you click these links, I may receive compensation at no cost to you. You know you’re pregnant. You’ve told your significant other. You’re compiling a list of baby names. Everything's just peachy, right? Oh, and you’re vomiting your brains out. Welcome to first trimester...

June 4, 2018

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How to Tell if You are Pregnant: How I Found Out

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog1st Trimester, Archives, Pregnancy14 Comments

How to Tell if You Are Pregnant (How I Found Out) If you’re looking up “how to tell if you are pregnant”, then chances are you think you might be. What I’m about to tell you might scare you. Or maybe it will encourage you, I’m not sure. Before I...

May 31, 2018

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Everyone offers you advice about what goes on in the delivery room when you're pregnant. Here are 5 Things You Hear that are NO HELP in the Delivery Room! Plus 5 things I wish I had known before heading into the delivery room to have my baby girl. #1 "Make sure you take a birthing class" - Don't get me wrong, these are

5 Things You Hear That are NO HELP in the Delivery Room

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Labor+Delivery, Pregnancy12 Comments

Watch the video for this post! When you’re pregnant with your first baby, you hear all kinds of advice from people. They want to tell you all about what happens in the delivery room, as if they alone hold this vital information for you. Even when you’re pregnant with your second,...

April 5, 2018

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The Unspoken Expectations for the Homeschool Mother

My Fourth Pregnancy: Subchorionic Hemorrhage at 6 Weeks

Best Baby Gear You Will Actually Use

Surviving First Trimester Morning Sickness (And Other Pregnancy Symptoms)

How to Tell if You are Pregnant: How I Found Out

5 Things You Hear That are NO HELP in the Delivery Room

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