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Caffeine

Caffeine

I was caffeine free for about 20 months (during my entire pregnancy and until I stopped breast feeding my son). It was difficult to give up caffeine, but I knew it would be best for my baby especially considering how much of an addict I was. I drank decaf every once in awhile, but it [...]

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Nursing Strike

Nursing Strike

There was never a question in my mind about breast feeding my baby and my goal was to try for at least 6 months.  My husband and I even went to a Breast Feeding 101 class so we would know what to anticipate.  Despite the efforts, nothing  prepared me for the feeding machine I became.  [...]

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Top 10 Pregnancy Realities

Not many people warn a first time pregnant mom about the realities or miseries of pregnancy, instead only warm and fuzzy stories are shared.  I was completely naive about pregnancy and what my body was about to endure, so I wanted to make a top 10 list of the things I learned and/or experienced.
1.  It [...]

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