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Ariana Hendrix's avatar

I love this so much! So much valuable advice here. I find it hard to tell pregnant/postpartum friends what they should expect in a way that’s informative and honest but not scary, and this does that perfectly. I will definitely be sharing! Thank you for writing it!

Also, we bought almost all of our gear used as well - and most of exact same products and brands as you, haha. We also saved soooo much money, plus avoided the hassle of putting everything together. It’s also a way to feel like you’re being eco-friendly, since a lot about having a baby often feels like the opposite. 😅

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Lydia Chiappetti's avatar

I lived this with you, but reading about all the intricacies and background material was inspiring. This will serve as such a guide for mothers and fathers-to-be. I wish I had had this information when pregnant with you!

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The Mother Of It All's avatar

SO much good stuff here! SURRENDER is an excellent tip, start the moment you start trying and then just probably never stop. Hell yes to reading Matrescence, too, obviously.

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Emily Myles's avatar

This is a great guide. I’ve never understood how anyone can get through pregnancy without buying maternity clothes. I lived in old navy and H&M leggings and bike shorts. Had a c-section after my last pregnancy and could only wear those leggings for at least a month postpartum, worth every penny!

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