The nurse came in and checked to see how I was doing, I was already beyond exhausted at this point and I knew if I was this tired already I am in for a long run... she told me she could give me some medication to help me get some sleep... I really didn't want to get medication 2 hours in, I knew i could handle it but I was just so over tired i needed too. I looked at her completely upset and thought i was already failing at this. i knew i had no choice or i would have a harder time later when things picked up. She came back and gave me gravol and morphine. I had read about this combination and ..read more

Im finally here to share my labour story, for all of you who have asked.. HERE IT IS! :) Thursday morning finally approached Josh and I were very nervous... well I was more nervous then him.. my body was about to be ripped a part.. I was expecting a call from the hospital around 830 for them to tell me what time they want me to come in.. nothing was heard by 830 so I called them, they told me to come for 11. Time went SO fast I was not prepared for how fast it went and finally we got to the hospital my heart was racing.. thought I was going to have a heart attack, we get upstairs to the 4th fl ..read more

We all know it can happen, but you never really think it will happen to you.. Well, let me tell you thats exactly what happened to me. I thought my pregnancy was going well, I was healthy, babe was healthy everything was going good! We were into our third trimester and around 31 weeks pregnant things took a change. I noticed I was becoming EXTREMELY itchy. Yes, itchy like I could scratch my skin off itchy. I knew it wasn't normal, so what did I do? GOOGLED it and thankfully I did google it. Even though we are known for googling things and making ourselves more worried then we are supposed to ..read more

Well, spring is finally making its grand arrival, we all start to get into that good warm weather feeling. Although spring is around the corner our every day lives still continue with our stressful jobs. Which means we still have to continue to adult every day... Which is not the easiest. But it doesn't always have to be. There is always a much needed relaxation and time to unwind. Okay so that doesn't mean we have to go spend every weekend at the Spa ( Although that would be SOOO nice) There is simple ways around the house that can help us deal with these stressful adulating challenges. Here ..read more

Well, my time is coming to end of this lovely journey I have encountered. But now it is my turn to full point all my interest into preparation for labour, as its just around the corner. They say pregnancy normally goes so slow, because you are just waiting for the days to go by... but let me tell you its gone SOO fast. Little too fast. Only have 10 weeks left, which means 10 weeks to start preparation for labour!! Exciting!!! Also crazy scary!! What I am doing to prepare my self for labour! 1. Kegals We have all heard of them, and we should all be doing them even if we are pregnant. At least ..read more

Pregnant? Trying ? Just found out? We'll we've all been there and we have all googled '' IM PREGNANT IS THIS NORMAL?'' Or at least I have.. Many times, probably at least 5 times a week. So many changes that happen to the body while pregnant, and we only know the very minimal until it actually happens. We all suspect, bigger boobs, gaining weight, stretch marks, big bump etc, ok... but what about the not so fun ones behind it all? So let me share the not so fun things. 1. Coffee? Big no no.. Wrong! Enjoy that coffee, just keep in moderation. Doctors recommend 200 mg of coffee a day ( 12 oz cup ..read more

I am in my early 20's, so I am considered an '' Adult'' but let me tell you I am still far away from being an adult. I still have so much to learn. Now In just over 2 months I will have this tiny little human to care for. Scary? Extremely. But let me tell you that being younger doesn't make me incapable of being a great mom. There are women out there who became a wonderful parent at earlier ages than me! Having a baby young doesn't put your life on hold while others are travelling the world. Will you have to make moderations now, Yes. But is it worth it? Yes. What is better watching something ..read more

Okay I know I still have lots to learn as I still have just over 2 months left until my princess is here, but let me just say the amount I have gone on pintrest, instagram, facebook mom groups etc looking for answers on what I need just for essentials is insane! Everyone out there will of course have a different opinions, so ill share mine as well. As princess still needs to make her grand enterance into the world I know these are the essentials I am going to need. So let me share plus Ill tell you where to find the expensive verison of them all! 1. Baby under shirts! I think I have seriously ..read more

Woo!! You have officially made it to trimester 2! Congrats! Now is the time your body will feel almost like its normal self! Morning sickness should no longer be sticking around, you will gain lots of your energy back, you will feel human again! The best part about trimester two besides the fact you will feel almost human again, is you're getting to the half way point and you get to find out baby gender!! How exciting! I was beyond excited to find out what my little bean was! You are going to love trimester two, but it will be gone in a blink of an eye! This is the time for a baby moon vacati ..read more

Congrats lady! You have officially discovered you're growing a little bean! Now you may already be feeling tired, sick to your stomach and that it will never end. Let me tell you it does get better! Only a little longer! Now you may start to feel some of these symptoms, which are normal to expect in trimester one! Here we go! 1. Sore Boobs Just when we thought we could dodge the sore boob club, well we all thought wrong! Sore boobs will be sticking around for the next little while. Your boobs will be getting extra blood flow, fat production ( Hello bigger boobs!! ) As well as lots more hormone ..read more