Here’s what I wish I’d known about being pregnant and having a baby. Pregnancy brain does not apply to everyone. I kept hearing that pregnancy caused forgetfulness or momnesia, but I was never in a fog during pregnancy. Tired, absolutely. Unable…
Labor & Delivery: the Good, the Bad and the Beautiful
We are still trying to figure things out as first time parents. Sleep-deprived as hell, but completely worth it. To quote the pediatrician, “Francisco is doing tremendous. You two have done a great job.” It seems so long ago, but…
Mother’s Day Baby
I haven’t blogged in almost a month. Yikes! I was trying to do so much at work in preparation for my maternity leave that I made myself sick. I was stressed. I got a cold. Oh yeah, then I had…
Pregnancy Question #3: Resources
I’m back from a two week blogging hiatus as I worked 12 days straight, culminating with a 4:30am office arrival on Friday and a 12 hour marathon work day. Does anyone realize I am preggers?! More importantly (or rather disconcertingly),…
The Word of the Day is Uncomfortable
I can’t believe I still have another 8 weeks to go. This baby is kicking up a storm…which is awesome because it’s so reassuring. But my eyes have started twitching because I haven’t gotten good rest. My stomach also has…
Update: 31 Weeks and Bed Rest
I’m 31 weeks now and I’ve gained 23 pounds. Yep, I’m going in the opposite direction, because last week I had gained 25 pounds. I have no idea why I’m losing weight when I eat crappola all the time. I…
Update: 30 Weeks and Radio Silence
If anyone can guess that’s an ultrasound picture of my baby’s face should go into the medical field. I should stick to banking because it completely eludes me. I am 30 weeks along and have gained 25 pounds. I wish…
Pregnancy Question #2: Diaper Decisions
Mama readers, I need your help. I’m stumped. Everything I’ve read so far has led me to believe that cloth diapers (over the duration of diapering your child) are less expensive than disposables. If that’s the case, that cloth is…
Being Pregnant
I’m so excited to be featured on the Bunny and Dolly blog today, as part of the popular Being Pregnant series. Many prominent bloggers have been interviewed and I feel so honored to be a part of the discussion. Head…
Pregnancy Question #1: Epidural vs Drug-Free
I have a ton of questions when it comes to pregnancy, labor, and parenting. I’ve decided I might as well go straight to the source…my readers! I’m sure you all have plenty of advice to give me. I want to…