You’ve carried your little baby inside you for 9 long months, and the day has arrived and you finally get to meet her face to face. As you pull her up to you, you soak in her sweet features, little fingers and toes, squishy nose and then realize that she is covered in a thick, […]

Hollywood tends to depict your water breaking as the first sign of labor, followed by a crazy precipitous birth. However that is not usually the case. Your water could break before contractions begin (known as prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM)), it could break during labor, while you’re pushing OR the baby could be delivered en […]

Well… It’s summer and it’s HOT here in Texas. I’ve collaborated with Becca from Happily the Hicks on another blog post, this time sharing fun ways to stay cool this summer! It’s perfect for pregnant mamas, those with kiddos at home, and really just anyone needing some new ideas on how to enjoy the summer […]

Are you wondering what foods are best to eat when you’re pregnant? If you’re looking for a specific diet plan, Paleo, Trim Healthy Mama and Whole30 are a great place to start. In general, eat mostly plants, lean meats and smart carbs. Avoid refined sugar, excessive grains, fast food and sugary drinks like sodas. If […]

I have never blogged before…. truthfully I’m not much of a writer but I am hoping to post some useful pregnancy, momma baby friendly and in general useful info here from time to time. Look at that umbilical cord!  It’s wonderful  😍  not to mention those sweet baby eyes.    Notice how calm this baby […]