There are many things to prepare for when you’re expecting a new addition to your family. While you’ve already got the nursery together and probably picked a name, you can’t stop there. A small but hugely significant action you can take to get ready for your little one is to pack a hospital bag. Know…
Expectant Moms
Surprise!
My husband and I are just about to celebrate our 7 month wedding anniversary, but guess what? I’m almost 5 months pregnant! And my bonus daughter is about to be a big sister, but how will she take the news? We said we didn’t want to wait to start a family, but, wow! I’m beyond…
The Best Time For A Maternity Photo Session
Maternity photo sessions haven’t always been a thing. I was talking to a group of moms with older kids and a few grandmas the other day, and none of them had done a maternity photo shoot. One of the grandmas said she thinks she has a picture of her putting together the crib when she…
The Minimalist Guide To The Hospital Bag
As I was getting close to my due date I spent countless hours on Pinterest and the internet researching what the perfect hospital bag would require. Pinterest and Instagram are full of adorable mommy/baby matching robe and swaddle set that make for the perfect hospital pictures. I had three lists printed out from online resources…
A Whole New Gig
When my boyfriend and I decided to have kids, we didn’t realize we would get pregnant almost immediately. I’m 35, and most of my friends (who haven’t already had kids) are having difficulties getting pregnant, so I am beyond grateful to have conceived so easily and without complications thus far! A Whole New Gig Pregnancy…
What Should I Know About Choosing A Birthing Center?
I recently had the unique opportunity to visit and tour the birthing center at the Mission Hills Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, and this time I did it without giving birth. I think the only other time I was actually in a birthing center I was in labor. It was nice to be on the…
What Should I Be Looking For In A Pediatrician?
With my first child, I had no idea what exactly to look for or what questions to ask to help me find the right pediatrician. Now, for my second baby, I kind of feel like I know the questions I want to ask, as well as what I want to hear. I had the pleasure…
Final Thoughts On Pregnancy
I want it to be over! Haha! Joking aside, what an amazing trip! I am really in awe of what our bodies can do, and I feel blessed to have had a very healthy pregnancy. Final Thoughts On Pregnancy There have definitely been days I’ve struggled. Those hormonal tidal waves crushing on you can be…
Sex…What’s That?!
So, the end is near. I’m due pretty much any day now, and I’m looking forward to no longer carrying a watermelon around. I know it’s still going to be some time before I feel myself again in my body, but I’m excited about post pregnancy. However, I just saw an article come across my…
Baby Shower Advice For All Time
I have been super fortunate in that I had 2 showers for our first baby! I got to have the more traditional shower back in my home state thrown by my very best friend with all the wonderful women in my family and very close friends of my childhood. We had delicious treats, opened fun…
Let’s Get Real About The Third Trimester
I’ve been pregnant for 34 weeks now, and it’s getting REAL. The third trimester is a whole new ballgame. Up to this point I’ve been moving and shaking with this pregnancy. I’ve been seeing friends, traveling, going to events, baking some killer cakes and cookies, plus let’s not forget about my crafting! BUT two weeks…
Decisions I’m Making For My Baby
As I come near my due date there are so many things that are on my mind. One thing that came easy for me was choosing to bank our baby boy’s blood with StemCyte. If you’re not familiar with cord blood banking I highly recommend you do some research and see if it’s right for…