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One Mama’s Journey
Some of Mama’s Bump Squad want to wait to reveal their pregnancies publicly, one sweet mama explains her choice. In June of 2015 I got the plus sign I had been yearning for. I never really enjoyed...
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All the Mama’s Bump Squad Mamas Are in Their First Trimester and Feeling Queasy!
Erica on pregnancy nausea, “things that make me feel nauseous/want to gag: bacon, brushing my teeth, eating, not eating, car rides with lots of twists & turns, standing up too long, being hungry...
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Clearing the Clutter
Bump Squad mama Erica finds that clearing the clutter can mean getting rid of worrisome ingredients too! If there’s one thing this mama loves, it’s less clutter. Being a first time mom, I registered...
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Magen on Morning Wellness
Bump Squad mama Magen is a wellness warrior! When discussing when to have another child I was hesitant at first. Not because my body would change again but because I finally felt we had the hang of...
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Bump
Bump Squad mama Audrey on the surprise benefits of community. Confession: I succumbed to Mom Guilt. I had every good, albeit naïve, intention of getting just as excited about this pregnancy as I had...
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Gratitude in the First Trimester
Bump Squad mama Amy shifts her grumbles to gratitude. I’m a big fan of gratitude. It has gradually become a regular part of my day. I’ve begun rewiring my reactions to go for gratitude instead of...
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The 2nd Pregnancy and The 2nd Child
Bump Squad mama Kati on the mysterious math of how 1+3= ♥ They say that no 2 children are alike and therefore, neither are pregnancies. Truer words could not be said with this pregnancy so far! My...
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Sibling Love
Bump Squad mama Kelsi on the worry and bliss of sibling love. At 43 weeks pregnant, I was so relieved when my back began aching in waves on the morning I went into labor. Our 21 month old son, Judah,...
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Mikki on Lying-in
Bump Squad mama Mikki on the common feeling of postpartum crash and crazy emotions. After the birth of our first daughter, I was so overwhelmed in every way. I’m not really sure if anyone had told me...
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Audrey on Lying-in
Bump Squad mama Audrey on Lying-in, being overwhelmed and getting through. I cried when I read the article and checklist from Earth Mama about Lying-in. Not that there’s much that doesn’t make me cry...
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Each Woman Brings Her Baby into the World
Bump Squad mama Amy on the pressures women face when making birth decisions. I just read an article that felt so off-putting. It talked about how women are shamed if they don’t have a “natural” birth....
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Kelsi on Lying-in
Bump Squad mama Kelsi’s Lying-in story gives credit to lots of laughter and help from her husband. As someone with a background in human development and social work, I am incredibly aware of the...
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Welcome Zoe!
Please welcome our third Bump Squad baby, brought into this world by dear Erica! “I am undone. Cannot wait to share her story. Will do so once we get some rest. I am profoundly changed by her birth....
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The Twins are Here!
Welcome to the world George and Rory! Bump Squad mama Amy had her twins! George was 5 lb 15 oz, 19 inches, Rory was 6 lb 8 oz, 20 inches, Amy is resting and doing great. We’ll share more of her story...
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We ❤ Baby Bumps!
The bumps are growing! Show us yours! Get the latest from Mama’s Bump Squad here! Save Save The post We ❤ Baby Bumps! appeared first on Earth Mama's Blog.
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Happiness in the “Most Miserable Hours”
Bump Squad mama Audrey on slowing down, asking for help and finding peace. This morning when I dropped off a bag of baby items for our city’s Healthy Babies Day event, I was introduced to a new...
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Kelsi’s Birth Affirmations
Bump Squad mama Kelsi made note cards of self affirmations for her upcoming birth. What would you add? I was made for this. I am doing exactly what nature intended. Every contraction is a step closer...
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Postpartum Pad-Making With Mama’s Bump Squad
The Bump Squad mamas gear up for post-push healing by making Postpartum Bath Herbs padsicles! Kelsi is getting set up for baby! “Aaaaand I’m ready to pamper my sad post-nameless-baby lady parts....
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The Transformative Power of Birth – Erica’s Birth Story
Bump Squad mama Erica on the power of letting her body take over while giving birth. I’ve been hesitant to share Zoe’s birth story because there are no words to accurately convey the transformative...
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Welcome Anthony!
Welcome to our next beautiful Bump Squad baby! Kati checked in to say she’s “enjoying a quiet night bonding with my beautiful Anthony Carmine! 💙 9/29/16👣 4.6lbs & 18″👶” Follow Kati’s Bump Squad...
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