Now That Our Baby Has Ears…
My husband and I try to take a few minutes to talk directly to the baby every night. We knew when we found out we were four weeks pregnant that baby couldn’t hear us. Really, it was more an exercise … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pregnancy After Infertility
Well Hello Cleavage…
(I’m no Patrick Nagel, but I thought my little drawing up there wasn’t half bad.) I’ve never really ever had much going on up top. I mean, yes, there are most definitely breasts on my chest. But I wouldn’t call … Continue reading
When Do You Start Nesting?
I thought that nesting was something that really only got going in your third trimester. Something that you would do frantically right before the baby arrives. But recently, since my morning sickness has started to abate, I’ve been doing a … Continue reading
Ring on a String Test & Other Old Wives’ Tales
Really the ring on a string test is the only one I’ve ever actually heard of before becoming pregnant. For those who’ve never heard of it, you put a ring on a length of chain or string or whatever you … Continue reading
Baby Bump- The State of My State
I just want to start by saying that I have one. A small one. Nothing that would make you look twice. If you were to look at me, you’d think I was just a bit pudgy. And I think that’s … Continue reading
My First Baby Expo
It was strange walking into the community center this past Sunday in which the expo was being held. I had never thought I’d ever have a reason to be there. And yet, there I was, 16 weeks pregnant and attending … Continue reading
Being Sick…While Pregnant
We all know that having a cold is never fun. But I have to say that having a cold while preggers is even less fun. I haven’t spoken to my husband all week because I am literally falling asleep before … Continue reading
I Used to Love My Cats- The State of My State
Judge me if you must, but since I’ve gotten pregnant- I just don’t love my cats the way I used to. Some may say it’s my shifting priorities. However, I know better. It’ because my cats are now more like … Continue reading
Toys R Us- Then & Now
This past weekend I stood in the baby section of Toys R Us with a legitimate purpose: to take a closer look at baby monitors and find other items to add to our slowly growing registry. We really want one … Continue reading
Belly Dancing While Pregnant
I have been dancing for years now. I’m not the best or strongest dancer out there. But I’ve always thought myself adequate and have thoroughly enjoyed dancing. It’s definitely more of a struggle now. Not only do I have the … Continue reading
Hungry For Motherhood 