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10 Nursing Station Essentials

10 Nursing Station Essentials

One of my friends recently gave birth a few weeks shy of her due date. As a result, there were still things on her list left to accomplish before the baby’s arrival. In an effort to make things easier for her, I decided to bring her all the essentials for her breastfeeding station. Most first time mothers (including myself ) don’t really think of what they would need to accomplish a feed but let me tell you, it’s a bit more involved than your breast and your baby. Here is a list of 10 things that you will use, practically…

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The First Week Postpartum

The First Week Postpartum

The first few days after you give birth seem like a whirlwind. Diapers are everywhere; the baby seems to feed constantly; everyone is adjusting to this new little life and in there somewhere, is a woman who is going through the most challenging time in her life postpartum. I must admit that I am not a medical professional by any stretch of the imagination. Anything I post here in the blog is a direct reflection of what my personal experience was.  I am just writing in the hope that it may help someone who is going through a similar time.…

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My Experience with Extreme Morning Sickness – Hyperemisis Gravidarum

My Experience with Extreme Morning Sickness – Hyperemisis Gravidarum

“Becoming a mom is hard work, don’t be so lazy!” “Oh relax, it’s just a bit of morning sickness… “ “Oh please, she probably just wants to take another day off work… She’s not dying… She’s pregnant!” And many variations of the same sentiments always lingered around me for the greater part of my pregnancy. The initial excitement of being pregnant was pretty short-lived for me. What should have been a license to eat a second piece of cheese cake and shop for cute maternity clothes did not pan out that way. I’ve been debating whether or not to write…

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Preggo Diaries: My Baby’s Gender Reveal

Preggo Diaries: My Baby’s Gender Reveal

Today I want to go back to 22 weeks pregnant. When I first got knocked up, I had no doubt that I wanted to know the gender of my baby.  I HATE surprises to the very core of my being. I am just one of those people that prefer to be excited about whatever that is impending.  It is hard enough to hide details of a birthday party, what you bought me for Eid, even what restaurant you are going to take me to for dinner… And you expect me to wait 40 weeks to find out whether I’m having…

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Preggo Diaries: You Are My Sunshine {My Baby Shower} 06.13.2015

Preggo Diaries: You Are My Sunshine {My Baby Shower} 06.13.2015

Often times the arrival of a baby means that essentially, you cease to exsist. Your birthdays become another opportunity for family to spoil your child rather than what would normally be your day. This is just the way of the world. Nothing is about you anymore. This is something I have to come to terms with. All my life, I have enjoyed being the centre of attention. So as I progressed in my pregnancy, and people began to drop hints that I best prepare myself to become second fiddle to my baby; I became a little “self-aware” read – sad.…

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