For someone who knows and preaches the importance of self-care I had been letting a lot of little things slack. In my daily exhaustion sometimes the best I could do was plop on the couch and stay there. This morning I had a little energy so I finally took care of those little tasks that … Continue reading Feeling human again… for now
Category: Pregnancy
People love (or hate) a pregnant woman
I'm not sure exactly when it happened, but at some point I became invisible to the general public. Maybe it was when I got married, or maybe it was when I turned 30, but regardless, I stopped getting attention from strangers like I did in my early 20's. For me it was great. I had … Continue reading People love (or hate) a pregnant woman
30 week weirdness
After much back and forth I have decided to share this post. I was worried I'd freak people out or out myself as a weirdo. I even asked a good friend to read it and let me know if it was too much. She responded with, "Oh my god I had the SAME THING." So … Continue reading 30 week weirdness
The universe told me so
I almost forgot this happened. Story time! Whether you believe in signs or just coincidences, I think this is a good one. By now we know we are expecting a boy. But many moons ago, not only did I not know I was having a boy, I didn't know I was even pregnant. At least … Continue reading The universe told me so
Pregnancy brain is real
Have you seen this? I would say this is true except for one large category of arguments - anything to do with memory. At all. Where did you put that thing? What was that one movie with that one guy? Anything. Because pregnancy brain is real and it turns your head to mush. I cannot … Continue reading Pregnancy brain is real
How being pregnant has given me more compassion for my husband
You read that title right. You'd think it would be the opposite right? I've talked about the plethora of pregnancy symptoms I've experienced. One of them has been a runny, stuffy, clogged nose every. single. day. Yes, that is actually a pregnancy symptom! Having never struggled with allergies or any other sinus issues this is … Continue reading How being pregnant has given me more compassion for my husband
Ode to my chiropractor
As my belly grows, My butt does too. My ever changing body, Doesn't know what to do. The aches start up, The pains flare. No longer can I sit, Or walk without a care. My days drag, I hurt from toe to head. I'd rather sleep, All day in my bed. But on the horizon, … Continue reading Ode to my chiropractor
Camping pregnant
This last weekend we did our annual friends camping trip. One of my favorite summer traditions. We've watched our group expand as little ones and fur babies are added to the individual growing families. This year we had 15 adults, two toddlers, one infant, nine dogs, and two buns-in-the-oven. One of those buns was of … Continue reading Camping pregnant
Overwhelmed
This morning I woke up feeling overwhelmed. All my "to-dos" for the day started immediately looping through my head. The needs of my clients and my growing baby felt like a weight on my chest (and belly... literally). The idea of continuing to manage my pregnancy, my practice, and grow this page effectively, without slacking … Continue reading Overwhelmed
I thought I would be “good” at being pregnant
Before actually getting pregnant I assumed I would tackle the task as I have everything else in life and that I'd be greeted with success. My hard work has paid off for me in most cases and I consider myself resilient and strong. I'm also fortunate in that I have no allergies, no skin sensitivities, … Continue reading I thought I would be “good” at being pregnant