Three on the Way?

I’ve always made it a point to talk to Princess about being a big sis. I think it’s important to prepare her for the big change that’s ahead. At first she wasn’t too excited about the idea of having a new addition to the family. But, clearly she’s had an about face. She’s already making…

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38 Weeks: What if I have a boy?

Let the countdown begin! I’ve been feeling those Braxton Hicks contractions again. But, still nothing consistent. I feel it most at night, sometimes out of no where! As I mentioned previously, my bags are all packed and I’m ready to go. I’ve also got some stuff done around the house, and have done some shopping…

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My Bags are Packed & I’m Ready to go!

It’s only a matter of days until I deliver, and I’m excited to get this baby out! A complete stranger said to me, “YOU GOT SO BIG IN A MATTER OF A WEEK!” Really? I wanted to give this person a a piece of my mind. But, I said absolutely nothing and kept it moving….

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37 Weeks: Almost There!

At this point of my pregnancy weekly visits are a must. As I mentioned in my last update, I thought my water broke at work. Thanks goodness it turned out to be a false alarm. But the doctor said that I did the right thing by going to the hospital. He also mentioned that this…

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36 Weeks: I Think My Water Broke (At Work!)

I was just a day away from being 37 weeks along in my pregnancy when I noticed something wasn’t right. With minutes to air, I went to the bathroom for a potty break. What I thought would be a usual trip to the restroom turned out to be quite the opposite. I couldn’t stop peeing!…

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Thoughts on Becoming a Parent

I’m only a few short weeks away from giving birth to baby number two. It still feels surreal. The impending arrival of my baby boy or girl makes me think of when I became a parent for the first time. I’ve always taken care of children growing up. I was always the designated sitter for…

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35 Weeks: Heading South

My baby is the size of a honeydew melon! With very little room to move around, he/she is now around five pounds. The doc says we’re right on track, as far as development goes. Even though there are no more flips and turns, this baby definitely loves to move around. According to my latest sonogram,…

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Packing For D-day: Here’s What’s in My Hospital Bag

I’ve been down this road before. I’m the biggest procrastinator when it comes to packing for trips. But when it comes to d-day, I’ve got to be prepared. I packed everything under the sun the first time around, including sanitary pads, toiletries, diapers and snacks. But to my surprise, the hospital actually supplied us with…

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