Everyone knows that exercise during pregnancy is a must. When you’re aching and swollen in your third trimester, a little maternity aerobics is good for the soul! However, whether you’re swimming in lakes or just doing a few laps at the pool, it’s important to be aware of some critical safety guidelines. In this post,…
When I found out that I was pregnant, honestly I couldn’t believe it. I mean, I said I wanted to be pregnant. I tried hard enough to get pregnant, but when it actually happened it just wouldn’t click. The idea of a tiny life growing inside me blew my mind. The next thought that bubbled…
Never ever did I think that I would have a baby at 39. Years ago, I wanted to have three kids, but after having two I gave up the idea for many reasons. And then, suddenly I found out that I was pregnant. Pregnant at an older age. Am I atypical? Absolutely not! More and…
Figuring out how to announce your pregnancy to family in person is alternately exciting and terrifying. I’ll admit that in the past I wasn’t known for my creativity in this area. Thousands of miles separated my husband and I from our close family members. So, when it was time to inform our direct family members…
Nothing is more nerve-wracking than having cramps during your first trimester. I still remember the first day I experienced early pregnancy cramps. My husband and I were getting ready for a week-long trip to the Grand Canyon. We were putting gas in the car when I felt the first, shocking twinge. Throughout the trip, the…
Would you believe that some women don’t even get a positive pregnancy test until they’re 8 weeks along? Sometimes pregnancy is downright confusing, especially when you’re losing your mind trying to figure out where all of your sudden, weird afflictions are coming from. In this post, we’re going over the most common and weird very…