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I’m pretty “heavy” and tall for a tandem surfing partner but I have a couple of friends who are willing to lift me! ha ha! Prior to getting pregnant, I could easily lift myself on their shoulders and even connect a few moves in the air as we surfed. This is a post I… Read More

ByMalika
April 5, 2016
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The 5 S’s – “Happiest Baby on the Block” Works!

What we found with both of our babies is that the 5 S’s calmed our babies but also put them to sleep. It can be a little exhausting to swing baby for that long but it is well worth it…

ByMalika
April 5, 2016
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Getting my Pre-Baby Body Back

Getting your body back isn’t just about “looking” good. Your body just went through this miraculous process of growing and birthing a human. It’s magical! I loved seeing my body grow…

ByMalika
April 3, 2016
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Waipuna Laaba Abigail Judd – What’s in a Name?

I lost my best friend, Sarah, several years ago. It was the worst day of my life having to say goodbye to her. Her memory lives on in my heart… I’ve always known that I wanted to pass on her energy, her essence, her joy… to one of my children in the form of a name.

ByMalika
November 25, 2015
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Jackson’s Birth Story – Born on 10.11.12 at Kapiolani Hospital

We recorded our “birth story” for Jackson the day after he was born. I can’t believe it’s been three years already!…

ByMalika
November 21, 2015
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Pink Blush Maternity – Malika’s Picks!

I love that there are pieces that go from casual to formal, day to night, summer to winter… AND because I’m nearing the end of my pregnancy, it was nice that they had wardrobe options for me that could go from pregnancy to nursing to postpartum.

ByMalika
November 21, 2015
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5 Tips for Prepping Older Sibling for Baby on the Way

We have a 3-year-old boy who has been the center of our universe all his life. This is bound to be a tough transition. That’s why I wanted to start thinking about this well in advance of…

ByMalika
November 11, 2015
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Childbirth: Hospital Bag Checklist

Ah… the dreaded / exciting hospital bag checklist! If you’re packing your bag… that means you’re getting close!! So, congratulations! And, good luck! I’ve already been through this once before, and I’m scared. Just know…

ByMalika
November 10, 2015
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Maui Memorial Hospital Maternity Tour – What You Need to Know!

I’ve been seeing A LOT of Maui mommies posting about Maui Memorial and what the deal is with the obstetrics department. Since I did my tour yesterday I thought…

ByMalika
November 10, 2015
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5 Tips to Sleeping Comfortably While Pregnant

My 5 tips to sleeping comfortably while pregnant! It took me a while to figure this out for my first pregnancy but I was prepared when I became pregnant with my second…

ByMalika
November 2, 2015
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Putting the OT “Tools” to the Test!

Here are the tools we were given to help Jackson reach his full potential and help the school to be able to manage his day better. So far, works like a charm!

ByMalika
October 30, 2015
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You Want my Three-Year-Old to See an OT??

My son’s school has been observing his behavior and thinks he could benefit from seeing an OT – Occupational Therapist. According to The American Occupational Therapy Association, occupational therapy helps children to…