Congratulations! While you’re probably more concerned with trying not to throw up in the mid-morning meeting, making sure you’ve taken your folic acid tablets and are eating a sensible, balanced diet you’ve probably not thought about which chores you’ll need to swear off doing for the next nine glorious months. Put The Box Down! There are very specific guidelines as to how much weight a … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Move Home While Your Child Is Still a Baby
One of the things that many couples consider as soon as they find out they’re having a child is to plan a home move. There are many advantages to this, but sadly it’s a little too early for a move because you don’t want to add extra stress to your body and mind while you are pregnant. In fact, you should be staying put in your current location and wait until your child has been birthed until you … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Honor a Lost Pregnancy on Your Due Date
Approaching your due date after experiencing a loss is difficult. For most families, it's a time of excitement and anticipation; of folding tiny clothes and making preparations. Approaching your due date without a baby is often a reminder of the tragedy that occured earlier. Some families may find that they don't need to do anything special on their due date; and that's okay. Some women find … [Read more...]
Uplifting Postpartum Room Spray
Giving birth is an intense yet beautiful event. Not only is it the birth of a child, but it's also the birth of a mother; the birth of parents. And now you're tasked with bonding and nurturing this tiny human and heal yourself. Of course, the birth and postpartum experience are amazing times, and you love your little one, but it's hard. You're short on sleep, breastfeeding may or may not be … [Read more...]
How I’m Getting Maternity Clothes for Free
This post contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small comission for purchases made at no extra cost to you. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. My first pregnancy I bought a lot of maternity clothes... of course, it didn't help, starting out my first pregnancy I had gained 10 pounds on my honeymoon, so my pants already didn't fit, but I went a little overboard. … [Read more...]
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