Mommy Apologies: New Mom Changes Perspective After Experiencing Childbirth Herself

Buying From Baby Registry

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Being Insensitive During And After Pregnancy

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Thinking It’s Easy To Be Home With Baby All Day

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Others Respond – Many Don’t Actually Buy From Registry

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Others Resonated With This Sentiment

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