This week, I worked on getting the baby clothes out of the third floor and begin the process of washing everything. However, much to my disappointment, many of the clothes had large yellow spots and stains on them from being in storage. These clothes were clean when I put them away, but something about sitting…
Pregnancy Update: Week 29 What Names Would You Suggest?
This week was a rough week! There was so much to be done with getting ready for Christmas and finishing up the Christmas presents. I really felt like I was running on empty by the end of the week! Pregnancy wise, due to the sheer amount of Christmas parties and get together’s, I put on…
Pregnancy Update: Week 27 What’s In My Home Birth Birth Kit
This week, I received my home birth, birth kit in the mail. This is a pre-made kit requested by my midwife. I purchased this kit for my last home birth and really liked a few of the items. In fact, I bought a few extra items because I liked them so much. You can find lots…
Pregnancy Update: Week 26 How To Make A Fast, Easy and Inexpensive Maternity Dress
Week 26 means only 2.5 weeks before Christmas!!! Yikes! I still haven’t finished making all of the Christmas gifts for everyone. I did do a fasting blood sugar test this week and that number came back at 72. I’m thrilled with that number. I’ll check it another time or two in the next few weeks,…
Pregnancy Update: Week 25 – Blood test results and Thanksgiving
After having a whole week of being sick, this week I really felt like I needed to play catch up. There was so much do to before Thanksgiving, including cooking, cleaning and lots of shopping. I was really overwhelmed but took it one day at a time and managed to get everything done! The big…
Pregnancy Update: Week 22 Home Birth Necessities, Arnica Montana
For week 22, I have had occasional nausea return. I’ve been eating well and the weight gain seems to be around 12lbs for the pregnancy so far. But, after feeling well from 16 weeks to 21 weeks, I got spoiled by feel so good and eating lots of good food. I can’t help but wonder…