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What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Motherhood

what i wish someone had told me about motherhood

There are so many things that people will tell you when you get pregnant. Things about getting enough rest (both you and your children), proper techniques for this or that, breastfeeding tips, car seat safety, the pros of baby wearing, the cons of… well, lots of things. Some links contain affiliates, all opinions are my own. With […]

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Don't Ask Me If I'm Pregnant

please, don’t ask me if i’m pregnant

Not too long ago I had posted something online about how pretty soon I wouldn’t be able to say I had four children under the age of six anymore, referring to my son’s upcoming birthday where he would be turning six. Apparently, however, that was not as clear as I assumed it to be and shortly after […]

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JORD Wood Watch

making time for fatherhood & a giveaway

(This is a sponsored post on behalf of JORD Wood Watches. All writing, photographs, and thoughts expressed are my own.) Time is something I have been thinking about a lot lately. I’ve even mentioned it a time or two on my Instagram account (ha, no pun intended). Mostly I have been thinking about what I spend my time on. […]

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Mama Bear decal

4 reasons why I’ll happily rock the “mom van”

“I will NEVER have a minivan!” There are few things that I said I would “never” do once I became a parent, I think it’s because with two younger sisters who were so much younger than I was I had grown up with littles and had a pretty good grasp on the reality of raising children. […]

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How I really feel about baby #4

monday musings #2: how I really feel about baby #4

This post is a sensitive one. It might be an emotional trigger for those who are struggling with fertility issues or child loss. I wrote this with intended love and respect and I sincerely hope that I do not cause further heartache for anyone.  You can always feel free to email me at justine@littledoveblog.com ***************************** […]

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