As my due date quickly approaches, preparing an overnight bag for the hospital is something I have made a priority. Having spent five days in the hospital with my son, as a result of some complications, I know that while you don’t need to pack “everything and the kitchen sink” you do need to bring … More Baby on the Way: A Few Hospital Bag Essentials
Ok, so with my first pregnancy and even before then, I would hear this term “nesting” being thrown around all the time. People would talk about it like it was this very “real” and all-consuming thing that happened to expecting mothers as a way of preparing for the arrival of their baby. I did … More Motherhood in the Making: 5 Signs that you Might be Nesting
Let’s face it, we all have our days, days where everything seems to be falling apart and you can barely peel yourself off the couch. These days happened before I became a mother and they happen even more after motherhood. And while it’s not possible to have great days everyday, I am starting to … More How to Practice Self-Care for New and Expecting Moms
The first time I went in to meet with my OB/GYN for this pregnancy I started off saying things like, “well last time I wasn’t this tired… and last time the sickness was not this intense” and right there, right in the middle of my “well last time speech,” she stopped me in my tracks. … More Being Pregnant with a Toddler: a Beautiful Mess
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