half the packing list is stuff they hand you for free, and the things that actually matter in week one are not on the list at all. what to take, what runs out on day three, and what to leave at home.
Category Archives: Pregnancy
How To Eat Better During Pregnancy
Let’s face it: the quality of the foods that you put in to your body both before and during pregnancy has an effect on your baby’s overall health more than any other factor, which means that it is important to have the information necessary to provide both you and your unborn little love with theContinueContinue reading “How To Eat Better During Pregnancy”
My Birth Story: Labor, Delivery and Postpartum With Gestational Diabetes
My pregnancy was in no way easy. After suffering from two miscarriages in my life, finding out that I was pregnant again was both exciting and extremely scary. I was afraid that I was going to lose this baby like I lost the other two. But thankfully, by the grace of God and some goodContinueContinue reading “My Birth Story: Labor, Delivery and Postpartum With Gestational Diabetes”
Top 5 All Time Pregnancy Must Haves: First Time Mom’s Edition
Being a mama to be is hard. You ache, you have to pee all of the time, it’s hard to get comfortable at night, and your cravings are through the roof. When you have no idea what to expect, it can be hard to adjust to all of the changes. What can you do toContinueContinue reading “Top 5 All Time Pregnancy Must Haves: First Time Mom’s Edition”
Gestational Diabetes: Adjusting To The Journey
As many of you who read and follow the blog already know, a little over 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I had failed my 1 hour, went back for the 3 hour exam and failed that as well. Because of that, I was diagnosed. Here is an update on my journeyContinueContinue reading “Gestational Diabetes: Adjusting To The Journey”
Getting Diagnosed With Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes. It was what I was afraid of. I had heard so many bad things about having diabetes while pregnant, so getting the diagnosis hit me really hard. Around 20 weeks pregnant, baby boy started measuring a bit larger than normal. I also noticed I was gaining a lot of weight, and FAST. MyContinueContinue reading “Getting Diagnosed With Gestational Diabetes”