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- Breastfeeding Tips and Pumping Tips for Twins
Are you looking for breastfeeding tips and pumping tips? From breastfeeding my first child to exclusively pumping for my twins, I have a lot of breastfeeding tips and exclusively pumping tips to share. - Weaning from Pumping or Breastfeeding the Safe Way Plus My Sample ScheduleWhen it’s time to start weaning from pumping or breastfeeding, it can seem to be a daunting task but I’ve got a few tips that may help. These basics helped me wean from breastfeeding for my first child and wean from exclusively pumping for my twins, without getting major clogs or mastitis.
- Superpower Biomarker Testing for a Comprehensive LookThese days, being healthy goes way beyond going to a traditional physician once a year. I’ve found that taking my health into my own hands, including with biomarker testing, I get better outcomes than ever before. That’s where Superpower comes in!
- The Risks and Tests you Need to Know About During Your MoDi Twin PregnancyThere are many things you need to know during your MoDi Twin pregnancy that are beyond what you’d need to know for other types of twin pregnancies or a singleton pregnancy. Here is what I learned throughout my MoDi Twin pregnancy and beyond.
- How to Have a Healthy and Successful Hypothyroid PregnancyDo you have Hypothyroidism and are pregnant? Having a healthy and successful hypothyroid pregnancy can be done but you’ll likely need to advocate for yourself. Here are my top tips and research from my first pregnancy and twin pregnancy.
- 15 Fun Games for Family Game Night with Little KidsLooking for some fun games for family game night? Playing games with family including little kids can be such a special time of making memories! Here are 15 of our favorite games to play with our little kids.
- Fun and Inexpensive Christmas Activities at Home for the Whole FamilyAre you looking for some Christmas activities at home for the whole family? We’ve started new traditions in the past couple of years with plenty of Christmas activities at home to get our kids and ourselves into the holiday spirit and keep us busy!
- The Best Vehicle for 3 Car Seats or More!Are you on the market for a safe vehicle that will accommodate 3 car seats or more?! You’ve come to the right place! We did extensive research before we found the best vehicle for 3 car seats back when I was pregnant with twins and we already had a 1 year old. We needed a vehicle that would fit two car seats backward facing and one forward, as well as all being forward as they grew. It was harder to find than one would expect!
- Remento to Preserve the Memory of Your FamilyA Remento keepsake book is an amazing way to preserve family memories for lifetimes to come! It’s so easy to use, there is no writing required, and even grandparents can complete it from their phone or computer by voice recording.
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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.