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Why I loathe prenatal appointments with a passion
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories One of my least favorite things about being pregnant is the doctor visits. The first one is fun(ish). The middle one is awesome. And the other several million...
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Things not to say to a mother of toddlers
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories I have a two-year-old, a one-year-old, and I am pregnant. I want you to guess how many times I have heard the phrase “You sure have your hands full!” 10...
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What no one told me about being a mommy blogger
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories I'm going to get real with you guys for a minute. Bear with me. The reason that I am blogging on BabyCenter is that I, along with two other contestants, won a...
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My ultrasound: Another girl or a game-changer?
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories I am profoundly morbid when it comes to my unborn children. I think my logic is that if I just assume the worst, it won’t catch me off guard and will somehow...
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The weird thing I couldn't stop doing while trying to conceive
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories While my husband was deployed for four months last year, I flew up to Washington state to live with my parents and younger siblings for a while. Ivy was barely...
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When your name suddenly becomes popular
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories The other day, I was at the zoo with Ivy (aka The Ives) and June. We go there weekly because we have a pass and because I love it. We were ready for the day -...
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Why does it feel like I'm trying to date my mom friends?
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories How did I meet friends before I was a mom? When I reflect on it, most of my friends were people who were forced into my life through school, church, work, or...
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6 things that happen when my husband is out of town
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories There's nothing like a business trip to remind me just how dependent I've become on my husband. Don't get me wrong - I'm not sitting in the pantry, hugging my...
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Baby announcements: 5 ways to prepare before baby arrives
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories I have been known to keep the birth announcements on my fridge for months, admiring the babies of my former college roommates or distant cousins. So why, you...
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3 things this introvert hates about baby showers
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories When I was pregnant with Ivy, three different baby showers were thrown on my behalf. It was so much fun and I was so grateful. We needed everything and I was...
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Someone please tell me what three kids is really like
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories There are times where I feel like I have my life well in hand and I don’t see the value in the commentary of others. Now is not one of those times. I recognize...
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Sometimes I think all the good babysitters are extinct
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories I am all about accepting my responsibilities as a parent. I had these babies and I gladly care for them 99.9 percent of the time. So it doesn't seem like a lot...
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We tried it: Mommy Mailbox subscription box for moms
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Products & Prizes Getting fun things in the mail is one of the highlights of my life. As an adult, this rarely happens organically, which is why subscription boxes are...
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How a 90-year-old stopped my mommy judging ways
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories During the last few years of her life, my husband’s grandmother’s sight, hearing, and overall mental capacities seemed to decrease with every visit. She was...
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Is it possible to be pregnant forever?
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories Before I launch into this, I'm not in any position to whine, yet. I am barely 37-weeks pregnant and it hasn't been half bad. Only occasional heartburn, minor...
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I'm dying to have this baby, but canceled my induction
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories The end of pregnancy is just the weirdest and the worst. I am not a strong-willed person. I am not patient. I am working on those things, but I like to think...
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Welcoming William: My birth story
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories It all started with a weird dream where someone handed me a Starbucks drink and told me that it was actually not a beverage but a contraction. Being two days...
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Feeding flexibility with Dr. Brown's Options Bottle (WIN!)
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Products & Prizes My newborn baby loves to eat and I love to feed him. Hearing those hungry gulps makes me happy, except that it seems like half of what he's gulping...
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Getting rid of your newborn's stuffy nose, step by step
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Mom Stories Of all the things I imagined being scared of as a mom, a stuffy nose was not one of them. And yet, when Ivy came down with a fever and runny nose at two weeks...
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8 tips for a creating a budget-friendly registry
by Marlee Bangerter posted in Products & Prizes Creating a baby registry can be an awkward affair. While it’s convenient to be able to create a list of your wants and needs, it may feel a bit...
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