Pregnancy

The Best Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative that Actually Gives You Energy
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The Best Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative that Actually Gives You Energy

ByAnna

The best caffeine-free coffee alternative that actually gives you energy, helps you adapt to stress, and tastes delicious. Perfect for busy moms and anyone with autoimmune disease looking for a break from caffeine to help the body heal. I’ve always loved the *idea* of coffee. I love the smell… and even the taste once I…

Overcoming Recurrent Miscarriages & Chemical Pregnancies
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Overcoming Recurrent Miscarriages & Chemical Pregnancies

ByAnna

When Frank and I got married in 2014, we received lots and lots of advice. Some good. Some bad. Some really weird. I found it interesting though, that while we had a few people saying “Enjoy these first years and wait to have kids…” we also had plenty of others telling us stories of friends who waited to…

Third Baby Birth Story: How I Avoided a C-Section After 42 Hours of Labor and a Stuck Baby
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Third Baby Birth Story: How I Avoided a C-Section After 42 Hours of Labor and a Stuck Baby

ByAnna

All the details of my third and longest labor and delivery experience, including how we induced labor naturally at 2 weeks overdue, and how, even after 42 hours in labor and a stuck baby, I was able to avoid a c-section. This is Part 5 of my Pregnancy & Autoimmune Disease Series. The other posts in…

2nd & 3rd Trimester Update: Battling Anemia, Restless Legs, & Hip Pain
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2nd & 3rd Trimester Update: Battling Anemia, Restless Legs, & Hip Pain

ByAnna

This is Part 4 of my Pregnancy & Autoimmune Disease Series. The other posts in this series include: Part 1: How I Proactively Prepared for a Healthy Pregnancy Part 2: How I’m Managing My Autoimmune Disease(s) While Pregnant Part 3: First Trimester Update – Coping With Symptoms & Saying Goodbye to Hashimoto’s Part 5: Third Baby…

1st Trimester Update: Coping with Symptoms & Saying Goodbye to Hashimoto’s
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1st Trimester Update: Coping with Symptoms & Saying Goodbye to Hashimoto’s

ByAnna

This is Part 3 of my Pregnancy & Autoimmune Disease Series. The other posts in this series include: Part 1: How I Proactively Prepared for a Healthy Pregnancy Part 2: How I’m Managing My Autoimmune Disease(s) While Pregnant Part 4: 2nd & 3rd Trimester Update: Battling Anemia, Restless Legs, & Hip Pain Part 5: Third…

How I’m Managing My Autoimmune Disease While Pregnant
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How I’m Managing My Autoimmune Disease While Pregnant

ByAnna

This is Part 2 of my Pregnancy & Autoimmune Disease Series. The other posts in this series include: Part 1: How I Proactively Prepared for a Healthy Pregnancy Part 3: First Trimester Update: Coping with Symptoms & Saying Goodbye to Hashimoto’s Disease Part 4: 2nd & 3rd Trimester Update: Battling Anemia, Restless Legs, & Hip Pain…