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No one tells you how much your body goes through after pregnancy. I had my baby 1 month ago and had to have an episiotomy which hurts after for about 2 weeks (tucks pads, dermaplast, and a squirt bottle with warm bottle will be your best friend) if you are NOT breast feeding (when your milk does come in) your boobs are going to fill like they are gonna explode (it's so painful) ibuprofen (800mg) works well for it. My milk dried up in 3days. Have Colace or a stool softener on hand, constipation hurts after having an episiotomy. Continue to drink lots of water (your body just went through a 360 turn around and needs water) stay hydrated!! SLEEP? it does NOT exist anymore. Get used to it! I thought I had a perfect baby that sleeps during the night (their sleep schedules change day to day week to week in the first month. You might still get light contractions after pregnancy (perfectly normal) I still get them at times. Mother does know best! You will learn as you go and find what works best for you and baby (don't be nervous about the small stuff, you will be surprised at how it will come naturally) lots of sneezing and hiccups are normal in the first few days-weeks. Boys will pee on the ceiling (it's possible) I have already switched 4 different formulas (it happens) baby might take one kind and then two weeks later not like it anymore. Coupons will become your best friends (if you're into couponing) read the SIDS facts and preventions (it is always good to know) when changing diapers always have an extra close by (sometimes they haven't finished yet) WIPES (you can NEVER have enough. I had a BUNCH and have already used most of them) PATIENCE (it's a MUST) remember sleep literally disappears so be patient with your baby when they wake you up crying and they don't stop for nothing.. WIC is really great if you can get on it. Your appetite might completely disappear (make yourself eat) it will give you more energy. Getting the epidural doesn't hurt (I'm terrified of needles and was scared) but it was nothing. When the episiotomy stitches start to dissolve it's gonna itch sooo bad down there and be soo uncomfortable. Walk as little as possible in the first few days and sit on a pillow or soft object and don't sit down to fast. Sweat pants and lose clothing is a good choice. After having a baby whether you have an episiotomy or not use the squirt bottle and pat dry don't wipe!! You're gonna be sore, swollen, feel bruised and it's not a fun time for a few days. Pictures!! Take pictures of EVERYTHING and EVERY little moment in baby's life you will be surprised at how fast they truly do grow.

Please pray for baby Gracie. She delivered at just under 23 weeks. Weighed one pound. She's fighting!

I am a certified lactation counselor, doula, and nurse. I would love to answer any questions you may have. My answers are not based on my opinion but based in true research and a lot of study and real life experience so feel free to ask away

What is everything I need to pack for the hospital?

Best kept beauty secret? I think it would be fun to share at least one thing we do with either our hair, makeup, nails, face ect. New tips may give some of us a confidence boost during our "fat days" lol
Mine is... By using black or very dark eyeshadow, a very fine tipped brush and a drop of water you can create a flawless looking eyeliner line. Very similar to a liquid liner but way easier to apply and clean up any mistakes :-)