Every year around Thanksgiving I start to think about the holidays. I think about the common things like what to cook, who will visit, what is the best dining room seating dynamic, etc. Then I start to think about the purpose behind the holiday. Thanksgiving is to give thanks. What am I thankful for? Why do we celebrate the way we do? I try to ponder the purpose of the celebration.
Pregnancy can be a stressful time for both mother and child. In this post, we take a look at some of the things that you can do to cut back on stress and squeeze a little more enjoyment out of the process. Remember, the less stressed you feel, the healthier and happier both you and your baby will be.
My birth story has elements of dreaminess and mysticism because that’s how I experienced it. I used notes from the doula and phone call/text records to figure out the timelines because after a certain point my mind was very much in the here-and-now and not looking at the clock.
Getting home for the holidays or a vacation destination may seem like a daunting task if you’ve got a baby or toddler. Take a breath! We’ve got the tips and tricks to help make traveling with an infant easier!
We were almost certainly based on first pregnancy and my maternal history that our baby girl, Michelle, would be at least one week late and probably long labor.