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I Had A Placental Abruption At 33 Weeks: Our NICU Experience

by Sarah Jividen | Dec 21, 2017 | Pregnancy, The-Motherhood

I had a placental abruption when I was 33 weeks pregnant and we are very lucky parents for our fortunate outcome. 30 % of my placenta (the lifeline delivering blood, oxygen and nutrients to our baby) spontaneously peeled away from my uterus. Luckily, I was able to have an early emergency c-section and we had a very tiny, yet healthy preemie. This post was very personal for me. I wrote about the events leading up to the placental abruption and how important it is to trust your maternal instincts.

I’m 28 Weeks! How This Pregnancy Is Different From My First

by Sarah Jividen | Dec 20, 2017 | Pregnancy, The-Motherhood

I am 28 weeks pregnant and officially in my final trimester. While I do love some aspects of pregnancy, there are a lot of differences between my first and second time around. Oh the joys!

How To Prepare An Emergency Supply Kit In Case Of A Disaster

by Sarah Jividen | Dec 20, 2017 | Kid Safety, Mom Tips & Tricks, The-Motherhood

September is National Preparedness Month and it may be a good time to put together an emergency supply kit so you are ready in case of a catastrophic event. Read more to learn about how to create a basic emergency supply kit for your home and find resources to help you prepare your family in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack.

The Art Of Taking Road Trips With A Toddler

by Sarah Jividen | Dec 20, 2017 | Family Time, Mom Tips & Tricks, The-Motherhood, Toddler Life

We have pretty much been-there-done-that with every single tip ever mentioned on how to make road tripping easier when you’re toting a toddler along. Having made several 8 hour car treks from LA to Northern California over a half dozen times you would think we would be experts at toddler travel by now. Yet, road tripping with our toddler remains a constant learning experience for us. This week was no exception as our family trekked eight hours from El Segundo to Tomales Bay located on the Northern California Pacific Coast for a well-needed vacation. Read more to learn our top 5 tricks for toddler travel and why it is so important for us to keep taking family vacations with a toddler in tow.