pregnancy

Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.

Postpartum Recovery Tips
YOUR BODY AFTER PREGNANCY: PHYSICAL CHANGES TO EXPECT The term “postpartum” refers to the time immediately following the birth of a baby. Both pregnancy and this period of time after giving birth are marked by significant increases in hormone production, which can affect both a mother’s mental state and her physical body.
By Leah Rise5 years ago in Families
The Truth About Pregnancy
It was an unusually mild summer. It seemed as though it had taken forever to get warm enough to go outside without a jacket or even a sweatshirt without causing a bout of full body shivering. Perhaps I was just running colder than normal due to a surgery I had just a few months prior.
By Cara Simon5 years ago in Families
14 and Pregnant
It was 1987, I had just 13 and was ready to enjoy life as a teenager and all the perks that came along. One day, during the summer, I met this nice looking chocolate man. My eyes were attracted to another guy who wasn't really interested in me so why not see what his guy has to offer me. Here I am, 13 years old with a body like a grown woman. I didn't understand why guys were always trying to talk to me then, but as I got older I knew it was the way I was shaped that caught their attention.
By Denita Waiters5 years ago in Families
Third Trimester
The arrival of Wednesday signified that I am now 36 weeks pregnant which means another blood test. I don't know about you but during pregnancy between getting anti-D injections (because I have a negative blood type) and the various blood tests, my capacity to be able to be okay with needles is definitely taking a toll. So I'll probably put it off for as long as I can before I go get it done which is pretty much a week.
By Natalie R5 years ago in Families
My C-section experience
Pandemics are hard enough by themselves. Curfews are put in place, stores close earlier and earlier, and everybody is under a lockdown.
By Molly Robles5 years ago in Families
I almost died giving birth
Hello, My name is Linnea and I am 33 years old. I am married and I have two little boys! At the time of this writing they are 3 years and 9 months. They have become the light of my life and like to keep me on my toes!
By Linnea Zickgraf5 years ago in Families
A New Hope
It’s 1:02am on November 12th, 2020, and I’m just now opening my laptop for the day. Overachiever? Nope. I mean, I’m just now opening my laptop from yesterday. Normally, I would have had my laptop open this morning and would currently be nestled in bed next to my wife. Today though… Well, that’s an entirely different story. I awoke this morning and took a shower as normal. I didn’t have a particularly busy day planned for today, so I took some extra time to actually wake up and take the dogs out and just enjoy the morning. I got in the shower as normal and noticed my wife come in the bathroom. I peeked out of the shower curtain, ready to say something obnoxious but stopped dead in my tracks when I saw her. She clearly wasn’t feeling well.
By Alistair Kingsley5 years ago in Families
Pregnancy
Hello, to anyone reading this I am very new to it. However I thought I'd give it a go and find out how many others might be feeling the same way or my story could even give comfort knowing there are others out there that are going through the same thing.
By Natalie R5 years ago in Families
32 Weeks
Finding out you’re pregnant is supposed to be a joyful event. But finding out your pregnant and have 2 months to meet your baby… that’s terrifying. Having nothing prepared and living paycheck to paycheck. And when you do finally get a good job, they deny your maternity leave. This is my story of rushing to get everything ready and raising my baby in the middle of a pandemic.
By Mama Bear5 years ago in Families
New Mom Caring Tips
Becoming a mom is one of the happiest moments of life. Still, it is the most tiring situation. Sometimes, Mom Caring Tips you may want to run out of your hectic schedule and want to find peace somewhere else.
By Kaushik Manavadariya5 years ago in Families
Miscarriage
Statistics say that 1 in 4 people with uteruses will experience a miscarriage. That means in a room with 40 uterus bearing people, at least ten of them will have experienced a miscarriage in their lifetime. A couple of weeks ago Chrissy Teigen shared her experience with her miscarriage. I am also one of those 1 in 4 and want to share my experience.
By Brittany Sanders5 years ago in Families
What Are the Best Gift for Expecting Mother? Expert Reviews
Ideal Gifts for Expecting Moms: The excursion of pregnancy is consistently an uncommon piece of a mother's life. In these nine months, a lady encounters a few changes in her body, both passionate and physical. Nonetheless, during this period, expecting moms require a great deal of care. Furthermore, what's smarter to show your adoration than another mother pregnancy blessing?
By Try My Price Online5 years ago in Families