Life changes dramatically during pregnancy, and one thing that can become especially difficult to do, is make time for exercising! If you don’t already have a daily or weekly exercise routine, it can be even more of a challenge to start one. So how can you find the motivation to get in those 15-30 minutes…
7 Things I Wish I Had Known Before My Baby Was Born
Having a new baby is an absolutely wonderful time but it can also be quite exhausting. Here are a few things I wish I could tell my pre-baby self: You owe it to yourself to utilize your hospital stay. It is OK to tell eager visitors that you need a nap and have…
Websites Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About
Now that I am on my 3rd pregnancy, I thought I would share a several of my favorite websites every pregnant woman should know about: with a few insights on how to save big on maternity and baby gear, as well as some great freebies. If you know someone who is pregnant, this is a…
How to save 50% and more on Baby Gear
Many of you know that we are pregnant with our first boy; and if you really know me, you know that I am a bargain hunter. I don’t like to pay full price for anything, especially baby gear–as cute as it is. So if you are pregnant, will be one day, or know someone who…
Things I would Do Before Getting Pregnant {If I Could DO it All Over Again}
My hope in writing this post is to be sensitive to those who are so desperately trying to conceive. I have many friends and family members in this position and I pray for them every day. However, looking back…there are some things that I took for granted back when it was just me and the…
Oh Bladder!
Guys: stop reading here. Girls…if I have no followers (or friends for that matter) after this post, I understand. I don’t know what labor and delivery did to my bladder, but it sure did a number on me. There! I said it. If bladder transplants existed, I’d be on the waiting list. Right now I…
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
I recently attended a seminar on body image with the youth (12-18) in our neighborhood. I was shocked at some of the stats. 80% of 10-year-old girls have dieted, and I believe it was 18-20% for five-year olds! What?! Why do we as women fall for all the tricks the media uses to tell us…
Designer Hospital Gowns?
When I was in my final month of pregnancy I had a friend tell me about her hospital gown that she had bought. It sounded a little silly at first, but I started researching them a bit and decided to get one. I didn’t wear it for the actual birth but I changed it to…