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Decreased Dinner Pressure – Episode 070

PUBLISHED: December 14, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

Covid revealed the fact that making food for my family was putting so much pressure on me, and I finally broke. I had to figure out a way to get my Continue Reading

Covid Vaccine Trial: A Nurse’s Experience

PUBLISHED: December 10, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

I participated in the AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine (AZD1222) Phase 3 trial in November of 2020. In this article I will share my experience not only as a Continue Reading

Household Chores for Kids

PUBLISHED: December 9, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

Getting kids to help around the house can feel daunting -- as you have done all the work for them for quite a long time now. But, getting kids to Continue Reading

Avoiding an Epidural — Episode 069

PUBLISHED: December 7, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

A lot of women want to avoid an epidural There are things you can do to prevent getting an epidural -- and conversely there are things you can DO Continue Reading

Life Update — Episode 068

PUBLISHED: November 30, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

In July 2020 I started losing my hair and I knew that stress was the cause. I took a real look at what I was doing and today on the podcast I'm Continue Reading

Gifts for Couples for Christmas: Inexpensive ideas for couples who have everything!

PUBLISHED: November 23, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

These gifts are great ideas for couples who have everything and will have married (or just together) couples enjoying what you bought them for Continue Reading

Stop Throwing Up – Episode 067

PUBLISHED: November 23, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

Stopping the stomach flu or food poisoning is a great skill to have as a mom -- so that nausea and vomiting doesn't continue well past a day. Here is Continue Reading

Advocating for Yourself in Labor BONUS episode with Katelyn Fagan from What’s Up Fagans

PUBLISHED: November 19, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

Today we have a BONUS episode with my friend Katelyn. We're talking about her doctor recommended a cesarean section and she refused it, and how all Continue Reading

Waiting on Delivery Day with Katelyn Fagan from What’s Up Fagans — Episode 066

PUBLISHED: November 16, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

Today we are talking about those final weeks and days of pregnancy. I think a lot of women just picture the love of your new baby, but as you grow a Continue Reading

5 Things for Easier Organizing

PUBLISHED: November 13, 2020 | By Hilary Erickson

While decluttering can be hard to do, there are a few things -- that if you have on hand can make it easier, and you'll need less motivation to get Continue Reading

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