Raising Children to Weather the Storm
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…
With only a few weeks away from starting my third trimester, I’m beginning to slow down. According to my peeps at BabyCenter, my baby is about the size of a LARGE mango. For some reason, I think this kid is gonna be a tall one. The ultrasound tech says that she can tell by…
I’ve been slacking on my pregnancy updates. Shame on me. I’m technically 24 weeks along. But, I’m up to my week 22 post. I’ll be sure to update you with number 23 soon. According to the folks at BabyCenter, my little one is about the size of a spaghetti squash. It’s crazy how fast he/she…
It was an interesting week to say the least. I woke up one morning with a cramp in my ass! No lie! I could barely move. I almost called out sick. I’ve had pregnancy cramps before, but this one was a doozy. I remember having hip pains during my first trimester, which didn’t last long….
I’m 20 weeks along in my pregnancy and it feels like my baby is nocturnal. We’re half way there! My baby is about the size of a banana (maybe a little longer). I’ve gained just under 10 pounds, but I feel a lot heavier. Similar to my first pregnancy, this baby is nocturnal and loves…
The other day I saw a mom punch her 4-year-old in the arm. Normally, I’m a very outspoken person. But, I was speechless. It tears me up inside that I didn’t say anything as soon as it happened. Disciplining kids isn’t always easy, but there must be limits. The following day a co-worker told me…
You’ve heard the saying, “open the windows and let in some fresh air.” But would you let your kids sleep outside for an afternoon nap in frigid temperatures? That’s exactly what some parents do in parts of Europe. Best custom awnings can provide a perfect solution for creating a safe and comfortable outdoor space for…
I’m 18 weeks pregnant and I have butterflies in my tummy. Most mom-to-be go through a bad case of morning sickness. But, my pregnancy journey hasn’t been quite that bad. 18 Weeks Pregnancy Symptoms At 5 1/2 inches and 7 ounces, my little one is the size of a bell pepper. I must say this…
