Raising Children to Weather the Storm
It’s funny how my life has changed in a matter of a couple of years. It wasn’t long ago that having children was the furthest thing from my mind. I remember people asking my hubby and I, “When do you guys plan on starting a family?” We’d always give the polite answer, “We’re not ready.”…
When we were getting ready to welcome our first baby, the last thing on my mind was getting my own birthing gown. That was a huge mistake! I told my hubby to keep the camera far away because I didn’t want anyone seeing me in that hideous hospital gown. He managed to snap this pic…
I’m 27 weeks pregnant. Here’s what I love about my second trimester It seems like this baby is getting bigger by the minute at 27 weeks. It’s now the size of a head of cauliflower, measuring over 14 inches long and almost three pounds. How I’m feeling: I had a much needed break from work,…
My baby is about the length of an English hothouse cucumber, which is around 14 inches long. How I’m feeling: The beginning of my second trimester was off to a rough start. But, improved over time. For the most part it’s been ok. My energy levels had been restored. But now that I’m approaching the…
Spring is all about rebirth. I love how everything around us comes to life, and I enjoy watching my little girl’s face light up every time she plays outside. The weather is nice and there’s so much to do as the temperatures get mild. Here are a few spring activities with kids. 5 Fun Spring…
I’ve always enjoyed getting manicures and pedicures growing up with Sally Hansen nail polish. Every weekend I’d set aside time to paint my nails. I loved experimenting with different colors and designs. But as I got older, life got busier. I no longer had time to pamper myself. But I plan on making an exception…
I have the secret to thicker, fuller, longer hair. So my hair is not really that long, since my big chop back in February 2012. But it’s getting there. My hair has come a long way, and I’m excited to share with you what’s been working for me. Believe it or not, pregnancy with the…
As I’ve mentioned previously, I get a kick out of hitting up BabyCenter to check out the progress of my pregnancy. When I read that my baby is the size of a rutabaga I thought, “What the heck is that?” I found out through my buddy, Google, that it’s Spanish for turnip. I asked my…
