As the title says, this week's Journalwithme asks me to list 25 random facts about myself. I'm going to list them without explanation, and try to be as blunt as possible. Here we go! 25 Random Facts About Me 1. I was originally supposed to be named Sarah. My mother named me Melissa after two …
Tag: Pregnancy
Five Ways to Occupy your Time While Late Night Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a challenge. It's a serious challenge. There are the initial complexities of learning how to breastfeed properly (latch, tongue ties), dealing with the problems that can arise (low supply, not being able to pump, over supply), physical problems (cracking and bleeding, pain while feeding, infections) and the hormonal changes. It's a constant battle …
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A Year’s Worth of Journaling (Journalwithme#53)
The past year has been a whirlwind of emotion. So much has happened, so many good, positive experiences that have forever shaped my future and my life. This week's question asks: "Looking back on the year, are you proud of yourself? What did you accomplish this year? What major events happened?" I would say I …
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What’s in My Hospital Bag
A hospital bag is a pretty important component to your pre delivery planning. It will store all the components that you deem essential to your needs and comfort during and after the birth process. I have gone through delivery once before, and used nearly everything in my bag. Here is a list of my "must …
Pampers vs Huggies
When it comes to disposable diapers, the two top names always seem to be Pampers and Huggies. There are subtle differences between the two, but both seem to share the same end goal: to efficiently diaper your child and make sure they are comfortable until they're able to gain control of their bladders. However in …
Publishing Motherhood 