• choking
    Babies

    5 Major Things Parents Should Know About Choking

    Choking can be so such a scary topic! It can really make parents feel nervous just simply talking and learning about it. Don’t avoid learning about choking though! It can be such a crucial topic to be extremely comfortable with. Shannon Trip (@shantripp) is an amazing pediatric ER nurse who shares so much knowledge with the world! HERE is her website if you want to check her out. She did a free 3-day workshop on choking not too long ago, and I wanted to share what I learned so that more moms and dads can be prepared for choking! DISCLAIMER: This is NOT medical advice. I am not a doctor.…

  • Maternity

    What I Actually Used From My Hospital Bag

    As I was headed into the hospital to have my baby, I had to go through the COVID screening just outside the doors. There were 3 people sitting outside and asked me what I was there for (as if it wasn’t obvious enough with my huge belly). When I told them that I was there to have a baby, they looked down at my suitcase and said “first time mom?” while laughing. I didn’t think much of it at the moment because there were 8,000 other things running through my brain. Looking back though, I totally understand why they were laughing at me! I WAY overpacked! I looked up EVERYTHING…