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Having a Second Baby: Making it Work

Mercedes, an active mom in our Cloudmom community (thanks, Mercedes!) is expecting baby #2 and has asked what we recommend to those mommies who are pregnant with number 2. Preparing for Second Baby Mercedes, when you’re having a second baby, I think you need to bring in all the help and support you can, especially [...]

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Postpartum 101: Handling the Baby Blues

Today’s vlog wraps up our series this week on postpartum with something that hit me hard in the first few weeks after giving birth as it does many women: the baby blues. What about you? Did you experience “the baby blues?” Comment below or Tweet me @CloudMom.  I’d also love any questions you have about [...]

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The truth about postpartum sex.

Postpartum 101: Sex After Baby

Let’s talk about sex…after childbirth. To be frank, it isn’t all that sexy! Here’s my take on the whole thing.  We’re not talking Fifty Shades of Grey here, people, but there were some things that helped!  To the brave ones, please let me know below and tell me how all of this went for you… Postpartum 101: Handling [...]

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The truth about going to the bathroom after giving birth.

Postpartum 101: Going to the Bathroom After Baby

Let’s be honest: going to the bathroom after you’ve given birth is no picnic! Check out what you might experience and steps you can take to deal with it. Did anyone warn you about this when you gave birth? What’s your advice? Comment below, and don’t miss tomorrow’s Vlog where we’ll be talking about sex [...]

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How to deal with postpartum vaginal pain.

Postpartum 101: Your Vagina After Baby

How’s that for a headline? This is an embarrassing topic for everyone, myself included, but it’s important that we talk about it! After giving birth to your baby, you may experience some postpartum vaginal pain. Watch to see what to expect and what you can do. And don’t be shy — share your tips by [...]

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Postpartum 101: how to deal with bleeding.

Postpartum 101: What No One Tells You

We’re taking a no-holds-barred look at the truth about the postpartum experience– tackling some of the issues your friends and family might not warn you about! First up: everything you need to know to be prepared for the postpartum bleeding you will experience after giving birth to your baby. Share your questions and tips by [...]

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Preparing Children For New Baby

Preparing Children For New Baby Preparing children for a new baby sibling is not the easiest thing to do!  The baby will bring a big change in their lives, and they might be nervous about it.  Once the baby’s come, you might feel you need to become an expert in how to deal with sibling [...]

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New Moms: Get Organized!

Many new moms feel as if they’ve lost control, and can’t get anything done besides taking care of the baby. That’s totally normal! It can be hard to balance caring for an infant with chores and other responsibilities. Here’s how I avoided feeling overwhelmed.    

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Writing Thank You Notes For Baby Gifts

How To Write Thank You Cards For Baby Gifts The prospect of writing thank you notes for baby gifts can sometimes send a busy, tired new mom over the edge!  Wonder how to write thank you cards for baby gifts with out stressing?  I recommend taking one step at a time. If you’re feeling guilty [...]

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Time Saving Tips When Filling Out Forms For Your Kids

Filling out forms for kids can take up a lot of time – Five kids means a LOT of forms to fill out. Watch this video for my advice on how to efficiently tackle kid forms for school, camp and activities. If you have any time saving advice for kid forms or anything else kids [...]

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