While I was pregnant I would imagine life with my newborn and when it came to our sleeping arrangement, I pictured him all swaddled and cozy in the bassinet which would be placed next to my side of the bed. Even though my Sister co-sleeps with her babies, I always said that I would never,…
A New Mom’s Journey with Breastfeeding and Pumping: The Struggles and the Accomplishments My Son Liam is now just over a month old. While there are several adjustments that come with being a new Mom, one of the ones I had the most difficulty with was breastfeeding. If you read his birth story, you will…
Last you heard, in Birth Story Part 1, we were arriving at the hospital. It was always the plan to have my Sister and my SO in the room with me as my support. They came to my birthing suite with me while my parents went to the waiting room. I got into my gown…
Before I introduce you to the one who has completely changed my life for the better, I will begin the birth story from where I last left off. This is when I had my 40-week OB appointment. They did a membrane sweep, I found out I was dilated, and effaced and my induction date was…
I can’t believe that the next few days will be my final days of being pregnant. Soon, I will go from “Mom-to-be” to “Mommy”. Currently, I am 40 weeks and 6 days pregnant. This past Tuesday, I had what will be my final OB appointment. I was unsure as to what to expect for this…
Ready to *POP*! We’ve made it to our due date! — To everyone who has been supportive throughout this pregnancy, thank you so much for everything. Even putting up with my constant posts says a lot. Your kindness means so much to us. We are lucky to have such great friends.💛 — To our families,…
Maternity Photo Shoot Yesterday, I was lucky enough (at 39 Weeks pregnant) to have a Maternity Photo Shoot done by my Sister, with the help of my nieces, nephew and Brother-in-Law. When my Sister wanted photos done to announce her last pregnancy, I helped take the photos and being there to take part in it…
I still can’t believe that I am going to be a Mom. Tomorrow, I will mark 39 weeks of being pregnant. The fact that this baby, who is constantly moving in my belly, will soon be wriggling around in my arms, is unreal. What have we been up to since my 35th-week update? To be…