You can plan, but you don't always get the final say. Your baby and your body will decide most of your birth plan for you.
Unlike the traditional golden hour, which is usually right after sunrise and right before sunset, opt for your baby's golden hour. This is when your baby is calm and sleepy, usually around an hour after waking up from a nap.
Others may not understand grieving the loss of a memory you never had, and you may feel confused in your grief like I did. But remember, even when you feel alone in motherhood, you still are a mother.
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Some of what I found was helpful, but there was a lot that added to my anxiety. If you are so inclined, let me save you time by sharing my top resources that will get you the information you crave while avoiding info overload.
New baby in the house or on the way? Does the question of breastfeeding have your head spinning? Tarrant County has a plethora of knowledge to help answer your questions and guide you to make the choices best for your family.
As a type B gal in my previous life, schedules were nice but not necessary. To-do lists felt suffocating to my spontaneity. After twins, lists were the only thing that kept us all sane. I became type A.