Making a baby registry was one of my favorite parts of being pregnant right along with decorating the nursery. In addition to picking out adorable cute baby things, I needed real tips on how to decide between a 4 in 1 carseat vs. an infant click-in carseat. Or that you might want to consider an …
Once labor and delivery (congrats new mom!) is over, you will be holding in your arms the precious little stranger who will be yours to take care of for the next 18 years. It’s pretty daunting, and new parents understandably have so many questions and anxieties. My favorite part of being a pediatric nurse and …
10 weeks pregnant update: My next appointment is next week so I geared up for that by researching the testing options I have. My first trimester pre-natal screening options are either a NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency Scan) or a Genetic Test (noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT)). NT Scan is a specialized ultrasound where they take measurements …
Whether you are planning a hospital birth or a home birth, an epidural or no epidural, labor can be long and exhausting. It is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. While some women do have fast labors, there is no guarantee. First births tend to take longer (even days sometimes) especially if you have to be …
There are so many awesome ways to document your pregnancy like taking monthly bump dates to watch that belly grow! A lot of people also stage some really crafty pregnancy announcements and get professional maternity photos. But there is nothing like a candid photo. Here are all the moments where you should grab that camera …
It felt like the only advice I got to prepare toddler for new baby was to get my toddler a gift from baby. Which was great… for helping me through the first five seconds of parenting two. When your second arrives, the hardest part will be your older child. You already know how to care …
From the registry and nursery to medical appointments and hospital tours, there is so much to do during pregnancy. While I tried to use my time wisely while pregnant, I missed out on getting a lot done because I simply didn’t know what to do. Here is the list of tips that will help you …
I breastfed both of my babies and while it was tough at the beginning, it was the best decision I ever made. Not only are there great benefits for both you and baby but also looking back I got so many special cuddles. I had no idea how sweet and precious it is to nurse …
During pregnancy, there are two big sharing decisions. These decisions are also the two biggest questions you get throughout your pregnancy besides how many weeks are you (aka when is your due date). They are: Is it a boy or a girl? What is the name? People can either go all out with sharing by …
9 weeks pregnant update: I am still sick but can now manage it better with all of the morning sickness tips I found. I am wearing my maternity leggings now at 9 weeks pregnant week and loving it. I started online pregnancy yoga and am really enjoying it. I learned that they also offer baby …
