When we were planning the birth of our son, I gave lip service to a c-section, but I was determined not to have one. That determination was part of the reason my emergency c-section was so frustrating when things didn’t go my way. If I wouldn’t have been so angry that I had to have a c-section and instead been more open-minded, then I could have had a more positive experience. I was not present during the surgery and let my mind spiral into a profoundly negative place. What if my baby doesn’t ... View the Post
12 Considerations Before a C-Section|How To Prepare for a C-Section
I wish we could all have the birth we want, but life has a way of teaching us a lesson through the milestone life event of labor and delivery. If you’re faced with a c-section, either emergency or planned, a positive mindset and planning can only HELP you feel more empowered, safer, less scared, and promote healing and a quick recovery. Many women are disappointed and afraid when they are told that a c-section is their best option. I know I was! In preparation for my first birth, I was ... View the Post
Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom
It’s overwhelming to read lists upon lists of hospital bag checklists. During my first pregnancy, I must have synthesized no fewer than 5 lists from people who seemed to know what they were talking about. The end result was an incredibly long inventory that described and indexed the contents of each small bag that was packed within the SIX large bags I made my husband haul to the hospital. The irony was that being SO prepared backfired because during my hospital stay it was difficult (borderline ... View the Post
10 Awesome Things About Pregnancy
My second pregnancy has been different than my first in many ways. The most significant difference is that my attention is now divided between the baby growing in my belly and my toddler who constantly demands my attention. I no longer have time to research my growing baby’s milestones and create weekly pregnancy updates for friends and family. Our son was our first pregnancy experience and our daughter will be our last. It’s easy to get caught up in the annoyances of pregnancy (when will the ... View the Post