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When I was still pregnant with my son, I would imagine getting to hold my baby for the first time, and it made me so happy and impatient; but when I thought of seeing my husband holding our son, I would instantly be brought to tears. I was so ready to be a mom, but I was even more ready to see my...

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Being a stay-at-home mom can be one of the most stressful things a mom can do; it's a 24/7 job with the most responsibility you'll face in a lifetime. On top of taking care of your child or children all day, there's the added stress of cleaning the house, making meals, and feeling stuck at home. Being at home with your baby or...

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The first few times being away from your baby is definitely going to be difficult, regardless of who your baby is with. You'll be afraid that they won't know how to soothe your baby, to get them to sleep enough, or the worst could happen and your baby gets hurt. As a new parent, you won't trust hardly anyone with your baby in...

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I'm still a new mom and still new to breastfeeding. My son was born in early November 2018, and he has been exclusively breastfed. I researched everything I could find when I was pregnant to best prepare myself for what breastfeeding would be like. Like most moms that plan to breastfeed, I was worried that my baby wouldn't latch correctly or that I...

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My son was born on November 5th, 2018 and he has never used a pacifier. I always forget that pacifiers even exist, let alone are the norm for babies. Until he was a month old, I had never thought about giving him a pacifier, and the only reason I thought about it was because a family member asked me when I was going...

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Being a stay-at-home mom is something that is considered nearly impossible today. It's one of those topics that can cause lots of stress and tension. If a woman decides to be a stay-at-home mom while her partner works, people say she's putting too much on her partner. If a woman decides to go back to work, people say she's not putting her children...

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If you're getting close to having that baby, you're probably feeling the most impatient you've ever felt in your entire life. Waiting on your baby to come is going to be the only thing you can think about for the last month or two of your pregnancy. If you want to try to naturally induce labor at home, you must be at least...

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If you're pregnant and wanting to breastfeed your baby, you've most likely heard about how hard it can be in the beginning. There are many things that come into play when breastfeeding, so you'll want to be prepared for it and understand a little bit more of how it all begins. Breastfeeding is natural and beautiful, but it's still a learning experience for...

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There are so many different products that are made to help breastfeeding moms. From nipple care to nursing clothing, there are a range of products and brands that can help enhance your breastfeeding journey and make the difficult beginning a lot easier. I will also add in my personal opinions with some of the products that I have used, but everyone is different,...

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Preparing your home for a newborn is essential. There are so many new things you'll need at home for your baby, and it's a good idea to have a few of things stockpiled to make it easier on you and your family. You don't want to have to worry about going to the store or sending someone for a quick trip once you...

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You're probably thinking, "is there such a thing as too much milk?" Let me be the first to tell you that there is such a thing as having too much milk. My experience with producing a lot of milk has been a roller-coaster. I personally think my supply is still fluctuating at the moment, but I have been dealing with having full breasts...

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Finding out you're pregnant is easily one of the biggest things that will happen in your life. There are so many emotions and so many thoughts buzzing around that it is sometimes hard to figure out what to do next. I remember when I took my first pregnancy test, I watched the two little lines appear, shocked and thinking, "I need more tests!"...

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Welcome to the Modern Mom Life blog. I am Ashley, a new mom that wants to talk about her experiences and insight when it comes to different aspects of motherhood. Something I did when expecting my son was research, research, research. I wanted to be as prepared as possible for pregnancy, labor, birth, and taking care of a new baby. Of course, there...

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