Everyone told me that the second trimester of pregnancy is the “best” and the “easiest” and the “most enjoyable period of the whole pregnancy”. While I am not disagreeing, I still think that pregnancy isn’t always just a walk in the park. The ever-growing baby bump comes with a lot of challenges. Pregnancy has come with some “ Well, huh. What am I suppose to do now?” moments ... Read More
What to Expect After a C-Section
I have had 4, yes FOUR c-sections. When I had my first c-section birth I was scared and unsure of what to expect. Today I wanted to share with you what to expect after a c-section so you can be prepared if you find yourself in this position too.What to Expect After a C-Section Off To The Recovery Room Once the surgery is done, mom and baby are rolled off together to the ... Read More
What to Expect with Your C-Section Birth
Delivery via a c-section birth is becoming more and more common these days. In fact, in the United States, one in three births are via c-section. Even if you are planning for a vaginal birth, it's important to know what to expect with your c-section birth, should that become medically necessary for the safety of you and/or your baby.Why Would I Need A C-Section ... Read More
Have Your Best Pregnancy – 7 Pregnancy Tips to Help You Achieve It!
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I've been pregnant 6 times now, so I've compiled 7 pregnancy tips for you today! I LOVE being pregnant! Sure, there were times when I complained during my past pregnancies, but overall I loved the experience. There is something magical about hearing your baby's heartbeat inside of you and feeling those precious baby kicks! Having gone through ... Read More
Baby Aram’s Home Birth Story
My sweet baby Aram is already over 3 weeks old. I can't believe it! Why does time pass so quickly?! Before too much time passes I wanted to sit down and type up Aram's home birth story while it is still fresh in my mind, so for those who were interested in hearing it, I'm delighted to share it with you today.Friday, June 1st I spent the day preparing for a yard sale ... Read More
How To Prepare For a Home Birth
This post with tips on how to prepare for a home birth has been sponsored by Earth Mama. It's hard for me to believe but I'm already 33 weeks into this pregnancy! Last week the ladies at my church threw me a baby shower so this week I decided it was probably time to start putting my home birth kit together. Since I know a lot of people are curious about home births, today I ... Read More
Jenn W.’s Miscarriage Stories
Jenn has experienced 6 miscarriages. Today she's sharing her miscarriage stories and also advice for moms going through this.Miscarriage at 13 Weeks I knew something wasn’t right so I begged the doctor to let me come in. On an ultrasound there was no heartbeat. I was distraught and given two options. I could go home with meds or I could opt for a D&C. I was not ... Read More
You Never Forget Your Miscarried Baby – And That’s Okay!
Yesterday we were making a mad dash out the door for church (like every week, but especially after losing an hour of sleep because of the time change) and I opened up my jewelry box to throw on a necklace. As I scanned the drawer my eyes fell upon the necklace my good friend Heather had personalized for me after my natural miscarriage this past June when we lost baby Quinn. ... Read More
There’s a Pregnancy Tea For That!
This post about pregnancy tea is sponsored by Earth Mama Organics. I'm one of those ladies that, for the most part, loves being pregnant. I love watching my belly grow and feel my baby moving inside of me. I even look forward to labor - truly! Pregnancy, however, as much as I love it, still comes with some unwanted side effects. Something I've learned over the years (and over ... Read More
I Actually Look Forward to Labor – No Really I Do!
A little while back at my local moms group, I was talking about how I couldn't wait to go into labor and another mother remarked, “you just want to get it over with, huh?” The statement caught me off guard and I'm sure my face showed that. I wasn't really sure how to respond, especially because this mother had just given birth herself a few weeks earlier and she ... Read More