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What I Didn't Expect When I Was Expecting: Surprises from My First Pregnancy

Pregnancy can seem like a highly visible thing, and yet so much goes on behind the scenes that I had no idea about. Discover a handful of things I didn't realize about pregnancy going into it!

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What I Didn't Expect When I Was Expecting: Surprises from My First Pregnancy

Pregnancy can seem like a highly visible thing, and yet so much goes on behind the scenes that I had no idea about. Discover a handful of things I didn't realize about pregnancy going into it!

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Hi, I'm Christina - author of As We Go Along Mom. Welcome to a lifestyle blog with a focus on motherhood. Here you'll find content about navigating parenthood, being a working mom, quick and easy recipes, traveling as a family, midsize mom fashion, and more. The vibe is lighthearted and easygoing, because the truth is this: we're all figuring it out as we go along. Let's create a supportive community of parents as we do this together!

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