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    My Ectopic Pregnancy Story

    . I had an ectopic pregnancy at 4 weeks. No one ever expects to have an ectopic pregnancy. I sure didn’t either. I endured four weeks of suspected bowel issues before I was admitted to the hospital just in time. My ectopic pregnancy resulted in a salpingectomy, a blood transfusion and a three-day hospital stay. Here is my ectopic pregnancy story.  My Symptoms I’d been getting weird cramps and achy pains on the left side of my abdomen all month. Occasionally, I got these “flare-ups” where my cramps would get so intense that it’d put me to bed for a few hours or once, even a few days.  I felt…

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    Best Toddler Dance Songs

    Dancing is an exciting toddler milestone for parents to witness. It is so much fun to see the little ones respond to music, develop their gross motor skills and explore ways of moving their bodies. Encourage them by dancing along! It’s a great way for the whole family to get some physical activity too. Check out these best toddler dance songs. Crank up the tunes and dance it out! Shake Your Sillies Out Take your moving and grooving to the next level with this silly song. Our favourite version has jumping and jogging so there’s lots of movement going on here. Elmo Slide Get groovy with Elmo! This is our…

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    5 Must-do’s For An Eczema-Free Toddler

    My toddler struggled with eczema for the first two years of her life. It is so common among babies and young kids that most people fail to recognize how difficult it can be to deal with. Eczema dramatically affects quality of life and it has been our biggest hurdle as parents by far. That’s why I want to share with you five must-do’s for an eczema-free toddler. Eczema interfered with my toddler’s ability to participate in common daily activities. Car rides were unbearable. Skin contact with things like glue, slime, most soaps, and many food items aggravated her so forget about sensory activities, food exploration or kitchen play. Toddlers have…

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    The Best Gifts for Couples this Christmas

    If you’re looking for the best gifts for couples this Christmas, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re buying for two or a husband/wife looking to get something for both of you, these gifts are sure to bring a lot of happiness! Each gift will encourage couples to get to know each other, spend more quality time together, and give them new experiences. Here’s our list of the best gifts for couples this Christmas. This post includes affiliate links. Matching bathrobes Anybody would want to lounge around the house in these luxurious bathrobes during the holidays. This is the ultimate lazy-couple gift and perfect for those cold winter nights…

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    10 Ways To Relax As Parents After The Kids Are In Bed

    Exhale. Relief, the kids are in bed at long last. What should you do? Your home is your oyster and it’s about time for you get to relax. Here are 10 ways to relax as parents after the kids are in bed. Take a bath together The most perfectly relaxing evening I can think of is to give each other the spa treatment. Get the bath nice and steamy (bath bombs, bubbles, candles, music – the works) Slip in with your spouse and enjoy each other’s company. Then end the night by giving each other massages. It doesn’t get much better than this! Crawl into bed early and cuddle For…