Let’s talk milestones because they can feel so huge when you’re in the thick of them. I remember stressing about milestones with both of our kids. Avery didn’t walk until 17 months and her speech took a little longer to come along. You’d never know it now - she’s a total chatterbox! But back then every question people asked made me second guess and worry. I told myself I wouldn’t stress when River came along, but he struggled with tummy time and lifting his head as a baby. I remember going to cl

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