Pregnancy Advice

There are bound to be things that no one told you about labor. Things that happen while you are having your baby. Or there may be things that words just cannot describe - like the amount of pain you will be in. I am about to have my…

When I became pregnant I had all kinds of preconceptions of what you could or couldn't do. But as I did more and more research, I learned that a lot of those ideas were just myths, or paranoia. I have to admit, it is a scary adventure,…

Post pregnancy workouts are on my mind lately. I am a bridesmaid in my BFF's wedding in September, giving me a short three months of workouts and "dieting." I am stressed! I am going to be breastfeeding so I will need a program that will…

Pregnancy weight gain is always a tough topic. It is something every woman thinks about when they become pregnant, and it is something most women compare to other pregnant women.  Whether it be with a close girlfriend or sneaking on the…

Have you used a chiropractor during pregnancy? I was recommended to one by my midwives, but I was filled with a zillion questions. Is it safe? What do they do? What are the benefits? Why use one? Well, I have a breech baby!!! That is my…

Here is another fun Friday pregnancy video! I am loving these! This woman, who is 38 weeks pregnant with twins, posted a youtube video trying to "dance" her babies out! The poor thing is desperate - she has had 16 days of contractions,…

The other day I woke up with the need to stretch my leg. It was uncontrollable. So I started stretching and it turned into the most wicked charlie horse I have ever had in my life! Seriously, my leg muscle still hurts! Well, apparently…

When you become pregnant one of the first things you want to know is how to determine your due date. There are a few ways of doing so, and you don't even need to see your doctor right away. There are several due date calculators…

Going from being an only child, the center of attention, to being a big brother or sister can be difficult. I have been quite worried being my son is very much the center of our universe. Of course my sister, who is 15 and we have…

Today was the last of my two week appointments, my due date is creeping up and I do not feel prepared at all. It is spring break so the whole family is home and I had put everything off to do this week. I work well under pressure, but I…

Becoming pregnant is a huge deal. For me, I was eager to find out if I was pregnant ASAP. The first time around I opted for the First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test. Of course, I bought the double pack - just in case. This test…

This pregnancy I have opted for a birth center. There were many reasons behind it, the most important is the fact that my 21 month old will be there with us as a family and we go home as a family a few hours after. I practice attachment…