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At 11 days overdue, I was ready to try anything to naturally induce labor. Here's Mia's birth story and my first birthing center experience.

Mia’s Birth Story: 11 Days Overdue & First Birth with a Midwife

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog3rd Trimester, All, Archives, Baby, Labor+Delivery, Lil Mama, Newborns, PregnancyNo Comments

If you haven't checked my post on my pregnancy, you can read it here. In that post, I describe when I found out I was pregnant, how I had a lot of bleeding at 5 weeks, and our reaction at the anatomy scan ultrasound. Amelia's birth was...a long time coming,...

June 8, 2022

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It's a hard thing for moms to talk about! We don't want to sound greedy or ungrateful...but this is how we really feel about what our kids get as gifts!

Gifts Moms of Small Children Want You to Give their Kids

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogAll, Archives, Baby, Clothing/Accessories, Education, Gear, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Lil Mama, Shopping Guides, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This time of year, we're all thinking of things to get each other that show we care. Holiday shopping is a billion dollar industry with every brand vying for your attention, but in this era of consumerism we have to be...

November 26, 2019

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Nora’s Birth Story

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog3rd Trimester, All, Baby, Labor+Delivery, Lil Mama, Pregnancy4 Comments

From the beginning of this pregnancy, I kept thinking to myself that the second child comes easier. Somewhere along the way, I changed that to “earlier” in my mind. Maybe that is not always true, but I had to believe that it would be. Because pregnancy and me aren’t the...

November 4, 2019

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What’s in My Hospital Diaper Bag

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Breastfeeding, Gear, Labor+Delivery, Lifestyle, Lil Mama, Newborns, PregnancyNo Comments

As an Amazon Associate affiliate, I earn from qualified purchases. We're down to the wire! I'm 2 weeks (and three days) away from my due date, and maybe it's just me but I really feel that baby might be a bit early. So of course, we're packing everything we'll need...

September 17, 2019

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Got sleep? 5 things I learned about baby sleep in the first three months... Get your baby to start sleeping so you can too!

What I Learned About Baby Sleep in the First Three Months

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Newborns, SleepNo Comments

"I'm tired, I'm losing my mind, and my baby still won’t sleep!" If these words have crossed your mind, then you're in the right place. I've been there. It sucked. But here is what I learned about baby sleep in the first three months. Genny was 10 weeks old when I nearly...

October 30, 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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Have you ever asked yourself (or screamed outloud) WHY DOES MY BABY CRY?? Learn more about your baby here with these 5 things you should know.

Why Does My Baby Cry? 5 Things You Should Know

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Newborns, SleepOne Comment

Why Does My Baby Cry? 5 Things You Should Know This post contains affiliate links. If you click on these, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. When Genny was about ten weeks old, I was on my last leg. My milk supply had dropped, and Genny...

May 23, 2018

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Are You Overspending? Save on Diapers and Wipes Every Month

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives41 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. ♥ Are You Overspending? Save on Diapers and Wipes Every Month Right after you find out you're pregnant, what do you do? Jump for joy? Call your mom? Jump...

May 15, 2018

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Believe it or not, there is something to the belief that babies have magic heads. There is scientific proof of the effects smelling a newborn baby has on a person. Find out the truth about how babies have magic heads.

Do Babies Have Magic Heads?

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, NewbornsOne Comment

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. ♥ Do Babies Have Magic Heads? (Yes, They Do) Have you ever smelled a baby’s head? It’s sweet, calming, and strangely therapeutic. People came up to Genny when she...

May 15, 2018

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Mia’s Birth Story: 11 Days Overdue & First Birth with a Midwife

Gifts Moms of Small Children Want You to Give their Kids

Nora’s Birth Story

What’s in My Hospital Diaper Bag

What I Learned About Baby Sleep in the First Three Months

Best Baby Gear You Will Actually Use

Surviving First Trimester Morning Sickness (And Other Pregnancy Symptoms)

Why Does My Baby Cry? 5 Things You Should Know

Do Babies Have Magic Heads?

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