7 Things I Wish I had Done in the First Trimester

7 Things I Wish I had Done in the First Trimester

The first trimester of pregnancy is by far the most overwhelming in my opinion.  Your entire life changes with a couple pink lines, and you’re not quite sure what to do next.  Even after going through the first trimester a second time, I still don’t 

12 Questions you have when you get Pregnant

12 Questions you have when you get Pregnant

The moment you see that positive pregnancy test, so many thoughts run through your mind.  Most of them are questions.  If this is your first pregnancy, you quickly realize your whole life has changed and you have a lot to learn.  Here are 12 questions 

What to Expect at your Prenatal Appointments

What to Expect at your Prenatal Appointments

One of the first things you should do when you find out you’re pregnant is schedule an appointment with your OBGYN.  Although you may find out you’re pregnant as early as 4 weeks, your doctor won’t actually want to see you until you’re about 8 

Pre-Baby Freezer Meals

Pre-Baby Freezer Meals

How to Make Pre-Baby Freezer Meals When I was pregnant with Weston, I had every intention of making freezer meals for after he was born.  Then, 36 weeks rolled around and I could barely get off the couch (hello nearly 10 pound baby)!  This time, 

How to Have a Baby on a Budget

How to Have a Baby on a Budget

It’s no secret that having a baby can be very expensive.  However, I take pride in being a penny pincher and we managed to make it through the first two years of Weston’s life without feeling like a baby was a major financial burden.  On 

The Third Trimester To Do List

The Third Trimester To Do List

The Third Trimester To Do List for Expecting Moms I’m just a few short weeks out from my third trimester and I’ve got a running list of “things to do” on my phone.  I like to be over prepared for most things in life, and 

10 Tips to Relieve Stress During Pregnancy

10 Tips to Relieve Stress During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a stressful time in any woman’s life.  On top of managing your regular day to day duties, you have to prepare for one of the biggest life changes you’ll ever experience.  Because I’m smack dab in the middle of my second pregnancy, 

40+ Moms Share their First Signs of Pregnancy

40+ Moms Share their First Signs of Pregnancy

As a newly pregnant mama, I know what it’s like to be stuck in the middle of the two week wait and constantly wondering what the first signs of pregnancy are and if you’re experiencing them.  You find yourself Googling “early pregnancy symptoms” or “pregnancy 

15 Pregnancy Hacks that will have you Rockin’ Bump Life

15 Pregnancy Hacks that will have you Rockin’ Bump Life

Pregnancy Tips and Tricks that will Help you Through All Three Trimesters Oh, pregnancy!  It can be such an exciting and wonderful time and it can also be really difficult (just being honest here).  Sometimes, you just need a few pregnancy hacks to make things 

14 Tried and True Ways to Relieve Morning Sickness

14 Tried and True Ways to Relieve Morning Sickness

The first trimester of pregnancy can be rough.  It isn’t long after you see those two pink lines that your excitement about being pregnant can take a back seat to the harsh realities of morning sickness.  Morning sickness looks different for all of us.  It