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Going From One Kid To Two
Going From One Kid To Two – How I Did It By: Kayla Becker I thought my life was perfect. My beautiful daughter just turned 2. She was so smart and learning so much. She was the light of our lives. A few months later is when everything changed. I found out I was pregnant […]
Read MoreMy Plastic Freak Out
By Monica Casañas I created a checklist while pregnant. Get the baby room organized, completely clean the car, get my hospital bag ready, tour the hospital – take a birthing class. I was 6 months pregnant, other than the morning sickness I had in the first trimester, it was smooth sailing. The baby […]
Read More9 Things To Do In Your Second Trimester
9 Things To Do In Your Second Trimester Compared to the first trimester the second trimester can be like a fun little vacation where you can actually enjoy being pregnant. Most often weeks 13-27 are amazing. The worst of the pregnancy symptoms like nausea, and exhaustion typically disappear! Your baby bump is usually starting to […]
Read MoreStomach Pains During Pregnancy
If you are a first time mom pregnancy can be overwhelming. It brings along with it a bunch of bizarre changes to your body. Knowing the difference between normal pregnancy symptoms and the ones that are more serious can be hard to decipher. In this post we are going to talk about stomach pains during […]
Read MoreAdvice For Dealing With Pregnancy Hormones
The reality of pregnancy hormones and how it impacts your emotions is overwhelming. You are not alone. I am not a doctor, and will ALWAYS encourage someone to seek professional help. I do however understand and know first hand, that you might be wondering if pregnancy has made you crazy. I understand all too well that pregnancy […]
Read More7 Things Every Pregnant Woman Should Do
Every Pregnant Woman Should Do These 7 Things The internet is full of advice when it comes to what to do and what not to do when you are or trying to get pregnant. Sure you can read all the articles and pregnancy books, take your prenatal, but here are 7 other things you have […]
Read MoreSigns That It Is Time To Fire Your OB
Your OB has a very influential role in your life during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Having the wrong person at your birth can literally make or break your vagina! Unfortunately, sometimes the doctor or midwife you choose turns out not to be as great as you thought and that is okay. It is crucial that […]
Read MoreDos & Dont’s Of Pregnancy
Soon after you find out your pregnant you will be up at 2:00 AM googling “Is it safe to get a mani/pedi while pregnant?” I promise you. It’s like all of the sudden your brain switches to mommy mode and you have to know everything you can and can’t do. The best advice I got […]
Read MoreWhat is this dark line on my belly?
Pregnancy Changes – The dark line During pregnancy, you are going to experience many changes. Your straight hair turns curly, you’re craving pickles (which use to make you gag), you’re burping, sweating – all of which is just a part of being pregnant. So when you look in the mirror to admire your bump and […]
Read MoreLast Month To-Do List
Last Month Of Pregnancy To-Do List Your last month of pregnancy will have you feeling overwhelmed and quite possibly like your hair is on fire! Everyone will be telling you how to stock the nursery, what to pack to the hospital, and how you need to be basically sleeping 25/8. No one will tell you […]
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