You're just one week away from your due date and have probably reached the point where the only thing you want is to be on your way to delivery. Trust us, we get it and we totally understand. It's been a long journey to get to milestone and your patience is probably wearing thin as you're feeling enormous. Your changing life False labor is a common … [Read more...] about Week 39: Woah baby!
Week 37: Watch for labor
You've reached week 37 and your baby is officially considered full term. That means that if you were to go into labor right now, he or she will have developed most of the body's crucial functions. While you're reaching the point in your pregnancy where you just want baby to be here already, be patient. Do what you can to enjoy these last few weeks sans … [Read more...] about Week 37: Watch for labor
Week 36: Nesting, waddling and decorating
Now that you've reached week 36, you've only got a few more weeks left in this exciting journey until baby finally makes his or her debut! Your changing life At this point in your pregnancy, you're visiting the doctor weekly and may even start dilating. This is common right now as your body prepares for delivery. There's a lot that's starting to change for your … [Read more...] about Week 36: Nesting, waddling and decorating
Week 38: Bumpin’ pumpkin!
With just two weeks to go, you're nearly there! The realization that you're going to have a baby soon is setting in and you're more anxious than you've ever been to meet your little one. Although there isn't too much excitement in these last couple of weeks, the biggest things you need to look out for are signs of labor. Baby has been considered full term for a week now, … [Read more...] about Week 38: Bumpin’ pumpkin!
Why I chose to breastfeed
One of the main reasons I chose to breastfeed Audrey was because of the bond that it would help us create. Because we live so far away from family, we already knew that she would be all that we had for at least a few years. I wanted to her to feel secure and know that we would always be here for her. I knew that breastfeeding was the first step to building our mother-daughter … [Read more...] about Why I chose to breastfeed