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Continue reading →: Baby Registry Regrets & Must-Haves: What You Really Need
Baby is 7 months old, and I’ve finally lived through the registry chaos. Here’s the breakdown: what I actually used, what I regret buying, and the items that truly made life easier.
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Continue reading →: The Final Weeks of Pregnancy: Learning to Trust the ProcessAt 39 weeks pregnant, exhaustion hit me like a brick—but it also brought peace. Here’s how I’m learning to let go of control, trust the timing of birth, and stay grounded in the final days of pregnancy.
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Continue reading →: Overwhelmed at Work in the Third Trimester? Read This.Working until the end of pregnancy sounds doable — until you’re 38 weeks in, overwhelmed, and just trying to keep it together. Here’s my honest take on juggling work stress, mental health, and third-trimester exhaustion — plus a few tips if you’re in the same boat.
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Continue reading →: Ultimate Nesting Checklist: What to Do Before Baby ArrivesBeen nesting since your second trimester? Same. At 37 weeks, I’m sharing what I’ve done to prep for baby—and what I’m not bothering with. From deep cleaning and organizing to postpartum planning, here’s my realistic nesting checklist as a first-time mom.
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Continue reading →: Perfectionism Meets Pregnancy: Coping with Emotions in the Final StretchFeeling overwhelmed in the final stretch of pregnancy? Same. As a perfectionist mama-to-be, I’ve been spiraling over everything from car seats to hospital bag essentials. Here’s how I’m learning to let go, quiet the noise, and focus on what really matters before baby arrives.
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Continue reading →: The Ultimate Hospital Bag List for Anxious First-Time MomsPacking your hospital bag can feel weirdly overwhelming—do you really need five nursing bras and a towel from home? I’m sharing what’s in my hospital bag, what I’m leaving out, and why comfort > Pinterest-perfect. For fellow over-packers and anxious moms-to-be, this one’s for you.
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Continue reading →: How to Financially Prepare for BabyWhen we found out we were pregnant, we knew it was time to look at our finances. Here’s how we built a baby budget, canceled what we didn’t need, and started saving — with a free downloadable Google Sheet.
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Continue reading →: Pregnancy Brain Is Real—and Honestly, a Little ScaryPregnancy brain is no joke—especially in the third trimester. From forgetting your keys to full-on brain fog, here’s my honest take on what it feels like and what helps.
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Continue reading →: Emotional Maturity in Motherhood: What I’m Practicing NowMotherhood cracked me wide open. In this post, I’m unpacking the emotional work I’ve been doing before baby arrives—from self-regulation and empathy to boundaries and vulnerability—and how it’s shaping the kind of parent I hope to be.
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Continue reading →: How To Plan a Natural Birth as an Anxious First-Time MomFeeling anxious but dreaming of a natural birth? I’m a first-time mom sharing how I built my birth plan with calm, clarity, and confidence—even with anxiety in the mix.
The Real Mom Edit
Less judgment. More coffee.
Hi!
I’m Hannah
Motherhood is messy, overwhelming, and filled with societal pressure—everywhere you turn, it’s like you’re either being judged, marketed to, or wondering if you’re doing it all wrong. With a baby on the way and two dogs who think they’re in charge, I’m here to keep it real. No perfect moments, no pretending—just the highs, the lows, and figuring it out along the way. Grab your coffee and let’s cry over spilled milk, together.
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