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My Decision to Stay Home with Parker & Baby Brain Development

My Decision to Stay Home with Parker & Baby Brain Development

By: Lexie of Lexsentials I’ve wanted a baby since I was a very little girl. Growing up, I always pictured myself staying home with my children because that was what my mom did with my 3 siblings. I couldn’t wait to be a mama. When I worked in advertising, I knew for sure that if I had the option, there… Read More

A Birth Story: Parker

A Birth Story: Parker

By: Lexie Allman of Lexsentials I am finally ready to share my birth story. I needed some time to let it settle in. I will start by saying, it did not go as planned. I always envisioned my birth a certain way. I wanted it to be “natural” which I now refer to as “unmedicated” and was inspired to do… Read More

Bloomlife Review : Contraction Timing in the Third Trimester

Bloomlife Review : Contraction Timing in the Third Trimester

By: Lexie Allman of Lexsentials Contractions? Braxton hicks? As soon as third trimester rolled around, all of my apps and books said that I could start experiencing these while my body gears up for “pre-labor.” But I feel little pulls, tightening, pains, etc. all the time…how the heck am I supposed to know what they actually are? I remember telling… Read More

A 2nd Trimester Recap

A 2nd Trimester Recap

By: Lexie Allman of Lexsentials  There’s definitely a reason that all of your pregnancy apps and friends tell you to enjoy the second trimester…it really is THE BEST. I’m just a few days into my third trimester and can already see where it’s going. This post won’t be nearly as in depth as my First Trimester Recap because I just… Read More

Pregnancy: A First Trimester Recap

Pregnancy: A First Trimester Recap

By: Lexie of Lexsentials I’m beyond thrilled to be sharing my pregnancy journey here on The Chirping Moms. For more about me and more posts, visit my blog: Lexsentials.  Today I’m sharing all about my first trimester. But first: we’re having a baby girl and she’s expected to arrive April 2019! We are so thankful and in love with baby A already…. Read More

Road Trip Tips with Babies and Toddlers

Road Trip Tips with Babies and Toddlers

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sposie Booster Pads, the number one brand in diaper doublers. All opinions are entirely my own. Road Trips with babies and toddlers are never easy. Mainly because they’re pretty unpredictable. You can never really tell when they’ll sleep, cry, need a change of clothes, etc. With a baby… Read More

Enfamil NeuroPro™ Gentlease®: The Infant Formula I Chose and Why

Enfamil NeuroPro™ Gentlease®: The Infant Formula I Chose and Why

I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll-free at 1-800-BABY-123 (1-800-222-9123) As a new mom, you may feel pressured to navigate… Read More

Tide Purclean for Cloth Diapers

Tide Purclean for Cloth Diapers

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of P&G and Tide pureclean. As always, all opinions are my own. I’ve always thought Tide purclean worked wonders on my kids messy, covered in dirt clothes. I like that it works really well without all of the chemicals I don’t want on their clothes. So when I heard they were great… Read More

Fun Summer Footprint Craft: Watermelon Footprint

Fun Summer Footprint Craft: Watermelon Footprint

I love making handprint and footprint crafts with the kids. We’ve made many over the years and it’s fun to see how they grow. Today I’m sharing a fun summer footprint craft! Here’s how to make a watermelon footprint: Watermelon Footprint Supplies: white paper or canvas pink and green paint 2 small sponge paint brushes (the super cheap black ones… Read More

“Wild One” 1st Birthday Theme & How to Throw a Low Key Family Party

“Wild One” 1st Birthday Theme & How to Throw a Low Key Family Party

By: Jordan of Jordan & Co Blog   “Wild ONE” Some HOW, Some WAY this tiny newborn of mine turned a full year old. I’m just over here trying to wrap my head around the fact that I’ve known this sweet boy {on the outside} for 365 days. It’s pretty unbelievable- in the fact that I can’t believe how fast… Read More