Archives for November 2018

Christmas Gifts Under $50 for the Cool Mom

November 17, 2018 By Ashley McKeown Leave a Comment

What are you gifting your mom this Christmas?

Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start gift-hunting for friends and loved ones (check out my list of toddler stocking stuffers).

Luckily, I’ve got you covered with a few people! Whether you’re shopping for your mom, your mom bestie, your book club’s gift exchange, or yourself (no judgment!), these gifts for the ‘cool’ mom are sure to be winners.

I personally dislike braving the Minnesota cold and holiday crowds, so I do most of my Christmas shopping online. It’s hard to beat shopping in my PJs and 2-day free shipping.

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What No One Told Me About C-Sections

November 1, 2018 By Ashley McKeown 4 Comments

A c-section can be a scary experience, and it's hard to know what to expect. Here's a list of things I wish I would have known about c-sections. I certainly wasn't prepared for the gas pains or vomiting! C-section recovery is no joke! #cesarean #postpartum #laboranddelivery #csections

Every mom that’s had a cesarean birth has probably had a slightly different experience.

I’ve met moms who loved their c-sections or even preferred them to their natural births. But there are also many moms who struggled with their surgeries.

C-sections can have complications, both during and after, and recovering from major surgery can make caring for a newborn immensely more difficult.

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