My Maternity Leave Comes to an End

My maternity leave is now officially over. I thought that I would be returning to work with everything in order. But, I quickly realized that I had a lot of unfinished business to do.  

32 Weeks: Loving the Changes

I’m well into my third trimester and the end is near. My baby is the size of a jicama, which is a root vegetable. This little veggie is definitely starting to take up a lot more space in my tummy. I’ll probably gain about a pound a week between now and D-day, half of which…

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31 Weeks: I Finally Gave in!

My baby is about the size of four navel oranges. I wanted to get a little creative and do some juggling, but couldn’t handle more that one at a time. How I’m feeling: It’s been a very active week. In fact, it can be down right painful. I don’t remember this many kicks and somersaults…

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5 of My Strengths & Weaknesses

Have you ever been asked what you’re strengths and weaknesses are? It’s a tough one to answer, when you think about it. Check out my 14th installment of my “30 Things My Kids Should Know About Me” project. Hope you like the sketch. I did it myself.    

30 Weeks: The big flip

I’m in the home stretch now- the big 3-0! Before you know it, it will be D-day! My baby is the size of a head of cabbage, weighing about 3 and half pounds. The amniotic fluid in my uterus will slowly decrease as this baby gets bigger. How I’m Feeling: What used to be tiny flutters…

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Embarrassing Moments Revealed

I’m a third of the way until the end! This is the tenth installment of my project, “30 Things My Kids Should Know About Me.” Who doesn’t have embarrassing moments? I’ve had some pretty bad ones. I had to remind myself that my kids are gonna be reading this some day. Here goes… What’s your…

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If I Could Have Three Wishes…

Check out my sixth installment of my project, “30 Things My Kids Should Know About Me.” If you could have three wishes, what would they be? I’ve had this blog for two years now. Looking back, I’m proud to have been able to stay connected family and friends. But most importantly, this has been a diary…

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Benefits of Wearing Your Own Birthing Gown

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…

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