Only six weeks to go… Time to check out my shopping list! What should I add, and what can I live without?
NOT to Doula
I’ve been back and forth with the doula thing and weighing the pluses and minuses for me. I made a list of the positives and negatives of hiring a doula, and while the list of positives was longer when it came to services a doula can provide… I’ve decided I’m not going to hire one.
Choices Choices!
I guess it’s better to have choices rather than to have none. I mean, options are generally a good thing right? But lately with deciding things for our baby the choices won’t stop coming.
It’s a Baby Girl!!!
I had a 50/50 chance so I prepared myself for a boy. I browsed for boy clothing, searched for boy bedding, and even got a few “blue things.” But when the tech pointed directly to my little Spawnie’s bum sticking straight in the air I knew my dreams were coming true.
Getting Ready for My New “Mommy” Shoes
It’s been a little while since I’ve updated you on some of my progress. In my last post I felt like I was FREAKING OUT. I was worried about fulfilling my career duties (which trust me, can be PRETTY demanding) and adding my motherly duties on top of it. At times it feels daunting and nearly impossible, but many women do it… So I should be able to do it to right?
Pregnancy Mood Swings
A journey to motherhood can feel overwhelming. What are tips to overcome those feelings and enjoy the journey?
Preparing for Bootcamp
My nutritional thoughts went out the window with my upchucked food during my first trimester. Now I’m preparing to get back on track… And stop eating os many dang hot dogs!
My Journey Thus Far
The decision to become a mother is one of the most difficult decisions I’ve made my entire life. No wait… THE most difficult. Now I’m pregnant. There’s no turning back. And I’m more excited (and scared) than ever!


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