Pregnancy can be a confusing time, especially when it comes to trying to translate weeks into months. This guide will help make sense of it all and keep you informed on what’s happening with your body as you progress through your pregnancy.
Are you overdue and want to induce labor naturally? Let’s talk about what foods to eat, drinks to consume, and exercises that are safe during pregnancy. Let’s get this baby out!
C-section births are becoming more and more common. Here is everything you need to know about having a cesarean section, from what happens during the surgery to how you will feel afterward. This guide will help take some of the stress out of preparing for this life-changing event.
Pregnancy nausea and morning sickness are often overwhelming. But there are many natural cures that can be utilized to lessen the symptoms and ease the burden for expectant moms. Here are ten natural remedies that can help.
The effects of caffeine in pregnancy can be more than you bargain for. How much is too much? Does coffee create hyper kids? Can you still drink your favorite sodas? Learn about how caffeine can affect you and your baby.
A birth plan can be an invaluable guide to help you prepare for childbirth so it is best to have one even if you have no idea what you want it to include yet!
Baby showers are a great celebration for the soon-to-be mom, but planning some party games can be extra stressful. Check out this list of awesome party games to make your shower shine!
DIY pregnancy tests that you can do at home are fun, easy, cheap, and fast! Find out how to make your own homemade pregnancy test from items you have at home.
Prodromal labor can be difficult to distinguish from active labor. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Bleeding during pregnancy does not always signal an issue with pregnancy. If you have some minor cramping and light spotting near your scheduled period – possibly even before you know you’re pregnant – it may just be a sign of implantation.
Learn to love your pregnant body with these 9 great tips for a better self image during pregnancy and beyond
Wondering if you might be pregnant, but not sure if it’s the right time to take a pregnancy test? We’ve got answers to all your questions about how pregnancy tests work, when you should test, and why you shouldn’t worry if your period is late.
If you’re trying to get pregnant, here are the early signs you can look out for before you take a pregnancy test.
Another week goes by in this pregnancy that has gone on FOREVER, and I am in equal parts happy that baby is staying put and frustrated because I want to be DONE. After the last update, where I ended up in the hospital for vomiting blood, I had a brief respite before ending up in …
I’m 30 weeks pregnant this week! Last week was one of those frustrating weeks where just when you think everything is going well, you suddenly get hit with something that sends you into a spiral again. Okay, that’s a bit melodramatic. But I did have a rough couple of days that saw me in the …
Pregnant women have a reputation for being hormonal she-beasts who would rather eat you than put up with your nonsense. Our tempers are short, our appetites are big, and our ability to tolerate idiocy is at an all time low. Here are 10 things never to say to a pregnant woman if you value your life …
Well today I am 17 weeks pregnant, and quite honestly – the shit has hit the fan. This week has seen no end of pregnancy drama (and by drama – I mean whining and moaning about completely normal pregnancy crap). Pull up a chair and let me tell you all about why my ass hurts and …
Once again, I’ve skipped a week of updates as not a lot changes these days. I still feel fat and frumpy, and I’m still rather annoyed at the state of my body, but I’m trying hard to enjoy the changes I’m going through. It’s hard, but since this is DEFINITELY my last baby, I am …
I’m actually updating on the proper day for once! Woohoo! I’m 11 weeks today. Of course, I also had my 12 week appointment/scan this morning, and I’m glad to say that all is well. Here’s the pertinent information. The twelve week scan is also known as the “dating scan.” It’s when they get the truest …
I’m 10 weeks pregnant. Not much has changed since last week. According to what I’m reading, my uterus is the size of a grapefruit now ,and the baby is about 1 3/4 inches from crown to rump. She’s the size of a kumquat, apparently. Of course, you’d never know that if you looked at my …
Well I’m nine weeks pregnant this week. And things are getting interesting. I know it sounds crazy (and it probably IS), but I swear that I can feel something moving within. It is far too early for me to be feeling it, yet… I know what a baby feels like, and I am having the …
So on Wednesday, we finally got in to see our OB/GYN, the inimitable Dr KJ, my very favorite person on the planet when it comes to having babies. And even though she missed my actual birth (through no fault of her own), she is still an awesomely awesome doctor. I was hoping against hope that …
A very quick update to say that our beautiful baby boy was born, healthy and beautiful, at 4:32 AM on Tuesday February 12, 2013. He weighed in at 6 lbs and 4 oz and was 18.5 inches long. I will update soon once we are released from hospital, which should be today or tomorrow depending …
** I started this post last week, but it has taken me several days to actually get it posted due to the stress of the situation. I am backdating it so that it flows properly. So today I am 33 weeks pregnant! I woke up this morning in a fabulous mood and with hope in …
Another week where I’m late with my update, but considering the circumstances, I’m sure you’ll forgive me. I woke up yesterday morning after a rough night of sleep. In the last week, I’ve been suffering from the worst cough I’ve ever experienced. It is a very dry, unproductive cough, which has been making me feel …
Pain. In the earliest morning hours of yesterday, I was woken by debilitating pain. All across my stomach. Radiating outward and making me moan in my sleep. Mark was nowhere to be found because he was sleeping in Dexter’s bed after a long night of screaming toddler. I tried to ignore it, and by changing …
Well, yesterday was the day! The day we went off to downtown Orlando to have our anatomy scan with the specialists. And what an exciting and emotional visit it was! We started the appointment with the usual weight and blood pressure checks. I had a chat about my background and previous pregnancy with the diabetic …