If you care about your childrens’ health and your own health, I urge you to take the time to listen to this lecture from University of California.…
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My Pregnancy
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It is kind of surprising that considering how big I am on pregnancy preparation and the fact that my blog was born out of trying to prepare to conceive, I don’t…
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I would like to officially announce that I have been selected to be one of the Panorama Moms this year. What that means is that I will be learning and writing about…
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UGH! Can I start this post with UGH? I really didn’t think I’d be here at this point, but whatever. Let me start from the beginning. Or actually let me start…
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A year after having a baby and I think I am finally in a good place when it comes to my personal care routine. {I am always searching for better products,…
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We’ve all been there. Daydreaming about what life with a baby would be like, without truly knowing what to expect. Thinking we “know” how things will turn out, but…
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The title of this post might give you an idea of how much Dr. Seuss I read on daily basis. Ok, so I’ve been asked to write about this multiple times…
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If you watched and enjoyed our Gender Reveal from exactly a year ago, you might just as well have fun watching this. I almost dropped this project for lack of time,…
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Hi there – I hope this isn’t a crass question… I’m a soon-to-be first time mom as well, and am curious/fearful about weight loss after. You were very open and vulnerable…
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OH-MY-GOD!!!!!! If I thought it was hard to take pictures when I was pregnant ( you know the whole “gather up the energy, put make up on, wash my hair, possibly…
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Reflections:…
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Before reading Part II, please read Birth Story Part I (…) We called the nurse to do a cervical check. I’m 3.5 cm 50% effaced! No progress! Twelve hours of intense frequent…
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Dear Johnnies is another hospital gown meant for a slightly different purpose during labor and delivery. This one you wouldn’t want to get dirty- it’s so pretty with its patterns and colors.…
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I don’t know why it hadn’t occurred to me until now, but instead of taking all this time to write my full birth story, I should have broken it into parts. And while…
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As you might have read in the first part of my Birth Story, I was given an opportunity to try out a Pretty Pushers gown. While many might not think what…
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Below you can navigate my Bump Updates by Week WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11 WEEK 12 WEEK 13 WEEK 14 WEEK 15 WEEK 16 WEEK 17 WEEK 18…
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Just a quick update. Last night after lots of walking, sex, Miles circuit, and a “Baby come out” hypnosis script I started having strong contractions that fit the pattern of real…
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PLEASE READ: I can’t believe I have to make this disclosure but after a lot of initial unsolicited and close-minded (and some helpful and nice) input on the hospital bag post,…
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After getting the most amazing and helpful answers from readers on what to pack for the hospital, our bags are packed and ready, so here’s the breakdown: We decided to pack…
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I really didn’t think I was going to get to write this update or get to use this photo I took just in case. My initial feelings were that I’ll…
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Let me start with the updates that I am sure you’re most interested in 🙂 I am a few days from being 40 weeks and this is what’s been happening in…
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ORGANIC CLOTHING As a follow up to my organic post, here are a few organic clothing brands that I found that I really like. Some are cheaper, others are more expensive,…
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Before I go into the 39 week update, I’d like to tell you about this dress. It’s a convertible dress from 2chix Maternity that I just received and decided to wear…
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I’ve gotten so many emails about the supplements I am taking during pregnancy and took before conception that I decided to write a post. It seems a lot of people are…
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So finally the day that I didn’t think would ever come is here. My mom has safely arrived from Russia, having endured a 48 hour trip: an overnight train ride, a…
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I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while now, so I am very glad I finally have the time and the resources to put this in writing, and have…
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STATS: Her size: BIG GIRL READY TO COME OUT How far along: 38 WEEKS!!!! Wow 38 weeks just seems so much more substantial than 37 weeks for some reason! Total weight gain: I’m at 174…
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This was our first year sending out Christmas cards. It was somehow not important before we had a kid on the way. Now that Alexis is in the picture, we both…
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In one of the posts I mentioned the hours I have to spend a day preparing for childbirth. I’ve often heard the intensity and strength of childbirth is compared to a…
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STATS: Her size: THE HIGHLYANTICIPATED WATERMELON. How far along: 37 WEEKS!!!! FULL TERM! Total weight gain: I’m at 171 lb. (+2 lbs this week, total at 35 lbs). My husband laughs…
