Are you pregnant and preparing for a new baby? See our list of what you need to do now to get your home ready for baby plus a few things you should do for mommy before it’s way too late! This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Huggies Little Snugglers and Latina Bloggers Connect. […]
3 Things Nobody Ever Tells You About Pregnancy
When you’re newly pregnant or just thinking about conceiving, a flood of what you can expect comes to mind. You know what I’m talking about. The nausea, the cravings, the urge to pee periodically in the middle of the night. Standard pregnancy “symptoms” that you try to prepare yourself for. But some things may never […]
Preparing Your Toddler for the New Baby
It’s the final countdown here…in a couple weeks we welcome our second little bundle of joy! Although I’ve been in full “nesting” mode prepping old baby clothes and gear for re-use, feels like there’s still a bit to do…especially in terms of preparing our almost 2 year-old toddler to be a big brother! I am […]
Raising a Toddler While Pregnant: How to Survive the Chaos
Caring for a toddler while pregnant is no easy feat. Learn how to survive the exhaustion during this demanding time with a few pivotal tips. Never did I ever really consider how challenging it would be caring for a toddler while carrying another baby in my womb. When I found out I was expecting again, […]
The One Food Prep Secret I Wish I Knew Before My First Baby Arrived
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Cheese and crackers. Cereal. That’s pretty much what my meals consisted of the first time I arrived home with a newborn. Although I was lucky enough to have my mom in town for two weeks to cook and clean prior to that, once she had to go and the hubby […]
DHA & Helping Baby Develop a Healthy Brain
As an expectant mother, one of the most important ways to care for yourself and unborn baby is to simply eat healthy. Most people know this means eating nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables, avoiding raw or undercooked meats and going the organic route when possible. But few really give much thought to the prenatal […]
8 Week Progress Report
So I’ve officially reached the 8-week postpartum mark in my birth recovery. It’s a bit of a milestone for a number of reasons. For starters, it’s the time I can resume a number of activities, including exercising lightly — something I’m thrilled to hear! I’ve been incredibly eager to shed some fat off of my […]
Baby Chili Is Here! — My Labor and Delivery Story
Over the past two weeks, I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from blogging…to finally welcome into the world my baby boy “Chili! So many emotions have filled my heart upon meeting this amazingly angelic creature – beginning with immense love. I never imagined how much I could love someone until I met him. He […]
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Sweepstakes
By now I’m sure that most people have seen the movie trailer for one of the most renowned pregnancy resources out there — the “What to Expect When Your Expecting” #1 best-selling pregnancy book. Unlike the book, which takes a more informational tone, the movie is a romantic comedy that follows the journey of five […]
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
With the final stretch before my due date approaching, reality is beginning to hit me. In just two short weeks, I will be full-term and know that now, baby can actually come at any moment. What worries me most, is that there is still so much left to be done before then. The nursery needs […]
