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Congratulations! You’ve recently found out that you are pregnant. Whether this is a planned pregnancy, a surprise or something in between, we are happy to be at your service through the next nine months and beyond. I’m Pregnant Now What?! Now that you are actually pregnant, you may be asking yourself, now what? What am I supposed to do/not do… Read More
The day you find out you are expecting your head starts spinning about everything you need and everything that needs to be done before baby arrives. It can quickly become overwhelming. But have no fear, there are plenty of mom’s around here that can point you in the right direction, mom’s that have had a kid or two or more…. Read More
So, instead of posting my usual bump update as I was originally planning on today, here I sit in the hospital triage waiting to be induced (and I am writing this on my phone so please bare with me). I will be 39 weeks tomorrow and most likely will have a baby in my arms. Baby S has been… Read More
How Far Along: 37 Weeks – oh my! Where has the time gone?! Total Weight Gain: 23lbs – finally putting on a bit of weight 🙂 It’s all baby though. Maternity Clothes: Most of my maternity clothes are a bit tight now. The bands on my maternity pants slide down my belly now. I live in my maternity tank tops… Read More
I am excited to announce that we have a name for this little boy…but…you’ll have to wait until he is born to find out. So stay tuned. I will announce it with a picture of the new little man when he decides to make an entrance into this world. How Far Along: 35 Weeks – five more weeks to go!… Read More
Let me start out by saying I already love this little guy more than I could ever express or put into words. As the weeks keep getting closer and closer and more and more things get added onto my to do list, I find myself trying to imagine what it’s going to be like once he is here. I go… Read More
How Far Along: 32Weeks – wooohoo only eight weeks to go! Total Weight Gain: 18 lbs – almost at the 20lb mark. Hoping to only gain 25, we will see. It’s all in the bump Maternity Clothes: Basically only maternity clothes at this point, that and sweat pants. Most pants are uncomfortable and any shirt that isn’t a maternity shirt… Read More
These are some of the things I can’t live without this pregnancy. Body Pillow – I wouldn’t be able to sleep, even the little that I am, without it. It goes under the belly and in between the legs, what a life saver! Water Bottle – like this one. It helps me make sure I have a drink close by… Read More
Well, hello there third trimester! How Far Along: 28 Weeks Total Weight Gain: 14 lbs – Pretty good so far. Only place you can tell is my belly and hips, not my face yet like last time Maternity Clothes: Yup! Still can get my non-maternity jeans on, but they don’t come close to buttoning. Finally fit in my maternity jeans,… Read More
How far along? 16 weeksTotal weight gain/loss: 1lb gainedMaternity clothes? Some shirts, only so I don’t stretch my non-maternity clothesStretch marks? NopeSleep: Only getting up once to pee in the middle of the night right now, thankfullyBest moment this week: starting to actually feel pregnant Have you told family and friends: YesMiss anything? My energy and being able to eat as much… Read More