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A baby with a pacifier and car seat harness is partially visible under a patterned blanket, with an overlay title "NEWBORN through FIRST YEAR checklist" and the Lemon8 handle.
A baby in a car seat, wearing a white hat, is shown with an overlay checklist titled "BABY GEAR," listing essential items like car seat, stroller, infant carrier, and bouncer.
A nursery background with stacked white items features an overlay checklist titled "NURSERY ESSENTIALS," including items like crib, mattress, sheets, swaddles, baby monitor, and white noise machine.
Newborn ➡️ First Year Essentials Checklist
When I was pregnant, I remember how overwhelming it was to figure out what I needed for my babies! I really had no idea what to put in my registry or what to buy. But preparing your nursery and selecting the right products are crucial steps in the months before your baby arrives. This is a compr
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Modern Mom | Shannon

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The image shows a cozy nursery corner with an armchair and ottoman, featuring the title 'How to play with a baby' in pink text, introducing tips for engaging with infants.
A nursery scene with text listing play ideas for 0-3 month old babies, including cuddles, singing, reading, tummy time, and infant massage.
Play activities for 3-6 month old babies are listed over a nursery background, suggesting actions like making silly faces, peek-a-boo, and exploring nature.
How to play with a baby 0-12 months
**Continue to build on each list as they grow, and know that every baby develops at their own pace. It’s okay if your baby is not ready for something on the list until a later age** I’ve heard a lot of people say that they don’t know how to play with their baby or they can’t wait until they are
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A close-up of a newborn baby wearing a striped onesie, with the text overlay 'THINGS TO DO SHORTLY AFTER BIRTH' on a white background.
A newborn baby in a hospital bed with medical lines, overlaid with a checklist titled 'FIRST FEW HOURS:' including skin-to-skin, breastfeeding, calling family, taking photos, and rest.
A newborn baby being held, with a checklist overlay titled 'BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE HOSPITAL:' detailing tasks like baby's insurance, paperwork, birth certificate, lactation specialist, car seat, pediatrician, and maternity leave.
Just Had a Baby? ✨Here’s Your Must-Do List!✨
Wow there’s a lot to do once baby is born! But with a little planning ahead of time, it shouldn’t be too terrible. When I finished giving birth to my twins, I was absolutely starving! Then I wanted to see and hang with my babies of course! And finally call the fam! But the first 5-6 hours o
Modern Mom | Shannon

Modern Mom | Shannon

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A mother cradles her newborn baby in a hospital bed, with text overlays asking 'Hospital Must Haves' and 'What do you REALLY need at the hospital?' The image sets the context for a list of essential items for new parents.
A list of hospital must-haves for mom, including clothes, toiletries, snacks, and a nursing pillow, is displayed over an image of a woman in a hospital gown taking a selfie. A note advises against overpacking.
A list of hospital must-haves for baby, such as clothes, a soft blanket, and a carseat, is presented alongside a hospital bassinet and changing station. A note advises not to bring diapers from home.
Hospital Must Haves | First Time Moms
After going through this giving birth thing twice. I've come up with a list of hospital must haves that I wish I had before giving birth to my son in 2020. #firsttimemom #lemon8parenting #lemon8challenge @Lemon8Parenting #postpartum #musthaves #birthstory
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Kimmie Jo🍋

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Things I wish I had put on my baby registry 🤰
As a first-time mom, I really had no idea what to put on my registry and what not to put on my registry. There are a few things that I wish now that I had put on my baby registry. You can find all of them on Amazon! 🩷 #amazonfinds #mamaamazonfinds #babyamazonfinds #baby #babiesoflemon8
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alayna s 🇺🇲

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how old were you when you had your first baby?
hi everyone, if you have seen my page before you may have seen that i’m a first time mom to a 10 month old baby girl. 💖 she’s my everything and getting pregnant at 25 was the best and i wouldn’t change it for anything. if you’re a mama comment how old you were when you had your first baby! and
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Zoe Clark

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A baby in a high chair smiles in front of a "My First Rodeo" banner, surrounded by blue and white balloons. The banner features cowboy hats, boots, and a horse, setting the theme for the DIY first birthday party.
A white smash cake, made from scratch, sits on a stand. It's topped with a wooden "Terrell's First Rodeo" sign, a golden number 1, and a small cowboy hat, against the rodeo banner.
A cowboy station features a brown hat, a white hat with "Trey," hanging brown bandanas, and sheets of cowboy-themed temporary tattoos. A milestone board, designed on Canva, is visible in the background.
Details I’m obsessed w/ : My First Rodeo Edition
My baby had his first birthday earlier this month— My First Rodeo theme. I had a blast planning and creating things for his party. Some of my favorite details: 🤠smash cake I made from scratch 🤠cowboy station w/ hats, bandannas, and tattoos 🤠horseshoe party favors 🤠custom sign I made on Canv
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Briannabroady

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My Last Shift at my very first job as an ONC RN 🥹
my last shift working at my new grad residency, the first job i had as a baby registered nurse! My last shift at my new graduate RN residency was a bittersweet one! This was my first job ever as a registered nurse and in my dream specialty at that! This program allowed me to grow so much more confi
Lynn

Lynn

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How old were you when you had your first Baby?
I was 19 when I was pregnant with my first. Pregnant on my 20th birthday with him and had him 7 months later. Does anyone else have a traumatic births experience?!🤣I DO! I would do it all again for him tho. Side note: June 2024 we were pregnant again with our second baby, but that ended in a lo
Cheryle🍒💫

Cheryle🍒💫

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A spacious living room featuring a light-colored sectional sofa, a cat tree, and a large wall-mounted television. Two cats are visible on the floor, and the room has light-colored walls and a textured rug. The image includes a text overlay about a first luxury apartment.
A balcony with outdoor wicker seating, offering a view of a serene body of water surrounded by trees and lush greenery under a partly cloudy sky.
A deer stands gracefully in a grassy area near a reflective body of water, with a backdrop of various trees and foliage, showcasing the natural surroundings of the apartment.
My bf & I’s first luxury apartment at 20 + tips!
We love it here! One week in, we still need more decor but im satisfied for now. Florida 🧚🏼How can we afford & maintain this?🧚🏼 🦋we are both college students that work for $22+ an hour each and split the rent 50/50 which makes it so much cheaper. (He works in fraud prevention and I work
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Day W

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My first apartment in the CITY 🏙️💗✨
Welcome to my 660sqf sanctuary 🥹💗 I am SO impressed with how well we’ve been able to maximize this space so far! Mind you, we moved from a 2000sqf home in the German countryside to our new baby right in the heart of downtown Denver. We pretty much had to part with everything except our bed and the
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Morgan_Ford

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A baby at 5 months old is shown with a red spoon near their mouth, indicating the start of first foods. A Kirkland pouch is visible in the foreground.
A baby high chair with text listing five signs a baby is ready for solid foods, emphasizing that baby-led weaning should not start until 6 months.
A hand holds a Kirkland Organic Apple Sauce pouch, rated 10/10 after 3 days of feeding, highlighting it as a gluten-free, no sugar added option.
First Foods 🍐🍠🍎🍌
Hello! 🍋 A is 5 1/2 months and had all signs of readiness so we started with some purées! These are the first 4 we chose to start with. Ratings based off of how much he seemed to like them! Banana was a little weird at first because of texture but once I smoothed it with some breast milk he loved
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mom | sierra ◡̈

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jobs i’ve had at 19! + what i made 💲
i’ve worked 5 jobs as of now and this is how much i made at each? do you think this is fair? 1. bar and grill- i made $9/hr there which obviously was ROUGH but i was 16 and it was a job :) 2. resort room cleaner- i made $12/ hour here which was better but i also lived in a small town and the
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josie

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A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a peach-colored shirt and a white smartwatch, holds a newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket. The text overlay reads "My ICKS as a FTM."
A newborn baby with light skin and a white onesie is sleeping peacefully on a dark green blanket. The text overlay states "WHEN PEOPLE SAY 'MY BABY'."
A baby with light skin, wearing a striped onesie and white mittens, is secured in a gray car seat with a pacifier near its mouth. The text overlay reads "WHEN THEY DON'T WANT TO GIVE HIM BACK AFTER I ASK THEM TO."
My ICKS as a first time mom 🩵
These are my personal opinion!!!🤍 1- I can’t stand when people call him “my baby” like excuse me i don’t remember you going through 33 hours of labor and pushing him out! 2- when they don’t want to give him back even if i have specifically asked or if he’s crying. i’m his mother and i can calm
Addison J.

Addison J.

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I wish someone had told me all of this
Those first few days after finding out were honestly a bit chaotic — I was constantly googling every little symptom, asking friends for advice, and worrying if I was doing something wrong. If you’re feeling the same way right now, then this guide is made just for you! What to Do Each Month of
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AriaJade

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A close-up of an ultrasound image showing a gestational sac with an embryo inside, dated January 10, 2024. A hand with red nail polish holds the printout, representing the moment the user saw their baby for the first time.
A couple stands outdoors at night, holding lit sparklers and a white baby onesie that reads "COUNTDOWN TO Baby Kelley." They are smiling, celebrating their pregnancy announcement.
A couple stands outdoors at night, holding lit sparklers and a white baby onesie that reads "COUNTDOWN TO Baby Kelley." They are looking at each other and smiling, celebrating their pregnancy announcement.
I had a miscarriage
My husband and I found out in January, a week after we announced our pregnancy to the world, that I had had a miscarriage. I went into my appointment eagerly expecting to learn the gender of our baby and to see it with my husband for the first time together on the ultrasound. I hadn’t noticed that
Alyssa

Alyssa

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My first Pregnancy Symptoms (1-7 weeks)🤰🏻💜
When I first got pregnant, I was 22 years old. I was just about to graduate college, so it was definitely a surprise. But even though I was not planning on getting pregnant, I had a feeling that I WAS. I honestly had a gut instinct in my body just felt really different than usual. In weeks
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emilymariebohn

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A racing-themed first birthday party setup featuring a "ONE LAP DOWN" backdrop, a balloon garland with checkered flag accents, a silver "1" balloon, a high chair, and a vintage toy car, all set in a room with a large window.
A dessert table for a racing-themed first birthday party, showcasing a two-tier cake with a car topper and checkered flag base, cupcakes with checkered flag picks, and individually wrapped cookies shaped like race cars, the number one, and checkered flags.
A close-up view of individually wrapped cookies for a first birthday party, featuring designs of vintage race cars, the number "1" with "One" written on some, and checkered flags, all arranged on a black tablecloth.
First birthday
First birthday party idea from a party we went to yesterday so cute and well thought out 😍 m Baby also had a racing tracksuit on with his name on it🥹😍 #party #partydecor #babyboy #firstbirthday #firstbirthdayideas #partytheme #balloon #birthdaypartyinspo #birthdayparty #bir
Olichka

Olichka

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Is your baby ready for solids? Check this first!
Starting solids was always a little overwhelming to me, a little bit scary too. I know most of us worry about our little ones choking 😟 but there is one rule I follow so I didn’t start my little ones on solids before they were truly ready. **They have to be able to sit independently** And th
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kellythedoula

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A close-up of a baby's feet in gray socks, positioned inside a blue and green baby bouncer. Text overlays read 'Things I'd Buy Again as a First Time Mom' and 'swipe'.
A green grass-style dish drying rack with a white base, featuring a white flower and a green cactus attachment. Text overlays read 'Drying Rack' and 'Super Cute & Holds a Lot'.
A hand holding a white container with green cactus-shaped bottle brushes inside. Text overlays read 'Bottle Brushes' and 'Brushes in all sizes'.
My favorite items as a First Time Mom 🥰
1. My dish drying rack So glad we got the extra attachments too! Love having the extra space to dry her bottles and my pump parts, especially with how many little parts there are! 💌 Brand: Boon 2. Bottle brushes Super cute on our counter and comes with brushes in all sizes to help reach into
Getoutpeasants

Getoutpeasants

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I had a miss miscarriage…
I remember walking into my 12-week appointment feeling nervous, but excited. This was my first time being pregnant! I had made it through the first trimester. I was already dreaming of baby snuggles, thinking of names, wondering if it was a boy or girl. They called my name, and my husband and I
Tayviah.Lewis

Tayviah.Lewis

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My positive birth story as a first time mom
I wanted to pop in and share a positive birth story, because I feel like there are so many posts and stories that focus on what went wrong. As a first time mom who has been manifesting a perfect home birth since I was in high school, all I wanted to read were positive stories of quick, vaginal, unm
itsashlib

itsashlib

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A woman in a hospital bed smiles, flanked by a man and another woman, with text overlay "moments before pushing" indicating the anticipation of childbirth.
A new mother lies in a hospital bed, holding her newborn baby close, with a man partially visible beside her and text overlay "He's here" and emojis.
A man, identified as the daddy, gently holds and looks down at his newborn baby, who is swaddled in a hospital blanket, with text overlay "Me and Daddy".
I just had a baby 😆😆😆
Welcome Cj, 10/10 experience honestly would do it again in like 5 to 6 years😂 and I feel 5.4lbs lighter #firstbaby #newmommy #newdaddy #lemon8diarychallenge #Lemon8PhotoStudio #Lemon8
Gabby

Gabby

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Baby Items I ACTUALLY Use As A First Time Mom 🤍
Here are some items I ACTUALLY used as a first time mom and that I will be using again the second go around. I used these baby items DAILY!! They helped ease the stress that may arise with your first newborn. 👶🏼 Do you agree with the list? Everything I mentioned is linked in my bio! #momvib
Lifestyle | Motherhood

Lifestyle | Motherhood

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Who met baby FIRST?!🤱🏻
Besides mom & dad, who was the first person to meet your baby? The first person to meet our first baby was uncle Jesus (my little brother). We got home from the hospital & he was at our house cause he was dog sitting for us. So he was the first person to meet our son. My little bro
Dania Toddler Mom & UGC

Dania Toddler Mom & UGC

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Pregnancy tips I wish someone had told me
Some thing’s I learn during my pregnancy that might be helpful to you. Being a first time mom is so beautiful and unique to experience there is so much good and bad information on social media for first time mommy’s to be. Here is some helpful infor🌷💞 #momlife #pregnancy #pregnancyj
M I C H E L L E

M I C H E L L E

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An ultrasound examination room with an ultrasound machine and an examination bed. Text overlay reads 'What to expect at your first ultrasound' with baby emojis and 'SWIPE' indicating more content.
A person holds multiple early ultrasound images, each with text overlays explaining what to expect: a very small baby, possibly only a yolk sac, a transvaginal ultrasound, and potentially not hearing a heartbeat but seeing the fetal heart rate.
A framed ultrasound image of an early embryo, with the words 'Love at first sight' printed below it. An additional text overlay reiterates 'And definitely expect love at first sight'.
5 things I wish I knew before my first ultrasound!
My first ultrasound was not really what I expected and I want to talk about why 😅 At my first ultrasound I was almost 7 weeks along (the picture says 7w5d but I ovulated late and they hadn't changed the gestation age yet). Here are some things I didn't expect... 1. The baby will be VE
Mama Chels

Mama Chels

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A baby in a monster-patterned onesie with medical tubes, highlighting the #1 tip for baby health insurance. The text overlay reads: "#1 TIP: HEALTH iNSURANCE FOR BABY."
A baby in a patterned onesie, with text advising to look into a separate plan for baby, suggesting CHIP. A search bar graphic shows "CHIP [STATE NAME]."
A baby in a brown onesie, with text describing CHIP benefits: medical, dental, vision, monthly fees based on income, and often cheaper than family plans.
Need Baby Health Insurance? Read This First! ⬇️
When I found out I was having twins, one of the first things I thought about was health insurance. Heath insurance for TWO babies seemed like it was going to be expensive! My health insurance bill would double to $600/mo to get the family plan on my jobs health insurance! Wow! So I researched
Modern Mom | Shannon

Modern Mom | Shannon

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A dark denim journal cover features a light blue denim pocket with an embroidered smiley face and a 'Lemon8 Diary' patch, indicating the start of a new journal.
The journal's intro page, titled 'WELCOME TO: JOURNAL #1,' features a polaroid of a person holding a yellow plush toy, surrounded by small decorative stickers. A text overlay describes painting highlights on the clear protective page.
The official intro page of the journal, titled 'WELCOME TO: JOURNAL #1,' displays a polaroid photo of a person, decorative stickers, and the start date '09.02.2024,' marking the beginning of the journaling journey.
FIRST JOURNAL SETUP 🍋
when i was a kid, i used to journal constantly. i had this red notebook i’d pass between classes with my best friend and we’d use it for everything from writing short stories to talking about our days to drawing paper versions of memes (it was 2012 😭). ever since then though, with unmedicated a
lili <3

lili <3

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How my baby is spending his first birthday 💔
#lemon8diarychallenge July 16th!!!!! My baby boys first birthday isn’t going how I expected he’s having a difficult time breathing and had to be paralyzed and sedated so that the ventilator can work the most he can do is hear me and even that I’m not sure but I still talk to him and read to him a
Brianna🤵🏾‍♀️

Brianna🤵🏾‍♀️

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A mother with glasses gently kisses her newborn baby's head, who is wrapped in a striped blanket. The image is overlaid with the title 'My Birth Story First Baby. Induced. Perineal Injury'.
A smiling woman lies in a hospital bed, covered by a blanket. An overlay lists key birth timeline events: 'Arrived at hospital @7am', 'Cervical Ripening Agent @8', 'Started contractions @8:30', 'Epidural requested @12'.
A smiling mother holds her newborn son close to her chest in a hospital bed. The baby is sleeping, wrapped in a white blanket. An overlay states: 'Had my son at 5:30ish'.
✨My Birth Story First Baby.Induced.Perineal Injury
Welcoming the Greatest Surprise of My Life! 🌟 At 7 AM one memorable morning, my journey into motherhood took a thrilling turn. By 8:30AM, contractions began, initially mistaken for an upset stomach—a little mix-up my mom and I shared a laugh about over the phone. The laughter quickly shi
ThroughtheLinds

ThroughtheLinds

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A young woman with long blonde hair smiles at the camera from inside a car, with text overlays indicating a 'Target Run' for shopping and restocking, including products and prices.
A hand holds a cup of Thai milk tea with mini boba inside a car, with a text overlay stating 'FIRST SOME BOBA'.
A hand holds a white box of a serum, with a text overlay recommending it for hyperpigmentation and acne scars, especially for sensitive skin.
had to grab some restocks at the one & only 💕🛍️
I managed to blow a little over $75 in the span of 15 minutes at the one place everyone loves & has no problem spending money at ❤️ As a drink girly, I wasn’t in the mood for coffee but was CRAVING some boba so of course our first stop was some drank! 🧡 ☀️ Item: The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin
Maddie Perry

Maddie Perry

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A new Monchhichi doll with brown fur, a light brown face with freckles, and pink bows in its hair. It wears a pink top and blue patterned shorts, and is displayed in its red packaging.
I got my first monchhichi
I can’t believe I forgot to post this the other day but I was at hot topic and absolutely fell in love with this sweet baby 🥺 I’ve known about them for a very long time but this was the first one I had seen that I just knew I had to have, she’s so cute #lemon8diarychallenge #monchhichi #kawaii
teff

teff

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Save this for your baby’s first birthday‼️🎉
I had such a hard time trying to decide my daughter’s first birthday theme I searched all over the internet and I found so many good themes! I loved when other mamas shared ideas so here are 4 of my first birthday theme ideas… 1. “One Sweet Peach” 🍑 2. “First BEE-Day” 🐝 3. “First Rodeo” 🐂 4
Mama Chels

Mama Chels

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Want to be a NURSE ! Watch this FIRST😎
Baby when I say I had a time, I’ve had a time 😭😂 passed me the money because I’ve earned it😎 #nurselifestyle #nursingstudent #nursingtips #glowup2024 #minivlog #nursevlog #lemon82024
NurseB✨

NurseB✨

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A person leans over a medical examination table in a doctor's office, with the bold text "FIRST BABY WELL-VISIT N.W WHAT?????" overlayed, introducing the topic of a baby's first check-up.
A baby lies on its back, with the question "WHAT IS A WELL BABY VISIT?" and a text box explaining it as regular check-ins with a pediatrician to monitor growth, feeding, and development.
A baby is partially visible in the background, while the question "WHEN SHOULD I MAKE THE APP-INTMENT?" is displayed, with a text box advising to schedule the first visit within the first week after birth.
Baby’s first check up, what to expect!
You just had a baby, you’re about to leave the hospital and you’re told that you must make your baby’s very first well-visit! Here’s what to expect: What is a well baby visit? This is regular checkup appointments with your baby’s pediatrician to ensure that baby is growing healthy, eating co
Kelly Cardoso

Kelly Cardoso

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A woman in a pink sweater holds a baby over a white vanity table with cosmetics. The text overlay reads: 'My ICKS As a first time mom'.
A baby in a brown outfit lies on an adult's lap, wearing a white sweater. The text overlay reads: 'You hold him too much'.
A baby in a dark blue outfit with an orange fox design lies on a brown leather couch. The text overlay reads: 'Why aren't you breastfeeding?'.
My icks as a first time mom 😅
Here are the top 5 things people told/ask me that give the ickkkkkk as a first time mom. 1. "You hold him too much" Hearing that I hold my baby too much as soon as I pick him up is sooooooooooooo annoying! Yes, Karen, I do have to pick my baby up to meet his basic needs! When he is cry
Narjisse 🍋✨

Narjisse 🍋✨

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How I had an unmedicated birth ✨🤰🏻
First and foremost this is not to shame any mama who has done otherwise! This was my second unmedicated birth, my first one I opted for the epidural because I had not mentally prepared myself and had never taken or researched a birthing class. I cannot recommend Built to birth enough to any mama wa
Kylie 💖

Kylie 💖

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All my dreams came true when I had you 🤍
#pregnancy #myfirstbaby #dreams #bestyearyet
Michaella

Michaella

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An illustration of Spongebob Squarepants sitting at a desk, writing with a pencil, with the text 'My First year of college' overlaid.
A young woman with glasses and a headband smiles at the camera, making a peace sign, with blue butterfly effects digitally added around her.
A top-down view showing two pairs of legs and feet on a tiled floor; one wears light blue ripped jeans and white shoes, the other grey pants and sneakers.
My First year of college (roommate edition)
#storytime #lemon8contest My first year of college was one for the books. I had a lot of firsts at that time. But I’ll talk about my roommates freshman year. We’ll call them Tree, Bunny, and Lulu. Now the way the room was set up: Bunny and Lulu had their own room with two beds and me and tree h
Tia

Tia

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I had meat for the first time in YEARS this week
If you had asked me a few years ago, if I would ever eat meat again, I would’ve said absolutely not. It grossed me out so much and still does honestly, but for my health I do feel like I need to incorporate a small bit of animal products into my diet. Has anyone else had a similar journey? What
allison wetig

allison wetig

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FIRST TRIMESTER tips & tricks
hey y'all- are you suffering through the first trimester like i did? i have/had hyperemisis and i struggled so much, below are some tips you can find that may help you through your pregnancy even beyond the first 13 weeks 🤰🏼 🌟hydrating is most important- in the beginning, your baby takes all
Lucie Miller

Lucie Miller

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