It's about that time! Little girl is due any minute (or might be on her way NOW!) and I'm very happy to have guest poster Dr. Zeenobiyah McGowan here today to discuss how long you should wait between pregnancies to conceive and increase the size of your family. Chase and I chose to wait a few years … [Read more...]
An Unexpected Love Letter
During a layabout couch session as we awaited the birth of Scarlett, I was depending on my computer to entertain my bump and I. Scrolling through Facebook, playing puzzle games and googling pregnancy concerns was the best I had in front of me, because let's face it, no effort … [Read more...]
38 Weeks = Bump on a log
I'm in the home stretch. I've hit 38 weeks pregnant mile marker and like most women at this point in pregnancy, my body feels so done. I can't roll over easily or get off the couch without help, and the generalized fatigue, third trimester nausea and achiness all over has reduced me to a big ball of … [Read more...]
Baby Girl’s Nursery AND NAME!
With less than two weeks to go until my "D-Day" (scheduled C-section) I figured it was about time I shared a peek at Baby Girl's Nursery. And, to be honest with you, I snapped these with my phone during the brightest part of the day (bad photographer!!) and tried to correct them a little on the … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek of My Maternity Photo Session
Earlier this month I had the great pleasure of shooting an editorial maternity photo session with Simon Salt Photography and while I was super nervous about being "so big," I really enjoy having these moments with Baby Girl on the inside documented. I remember being so nervous about any photo being … [Read more...]
How to Stay Prepared with a Baby
Thanks to Similac for sponsoring today's helpful checklist! This is the last in a series as a part of the Sisterhood of Motherhood. Minor Mom (or Dad!) mishaps: they happen to everyone. I remember reading every book on the shelf, trying to stay prepared for every situation I might encounter … [Read more...]






