This Unfamiliar Road

...better late than never :) 33 Week Stats: Size: Honeydew (about 5 pounds and 18 inches) New Development: Coordinating suck, swallow, breath- very important for good eating when bug is out in the world! Symptoms: This heartburn is killing me! It's an old wives' tale that women who have a lot of heartburn during pregnancy have...

My baby shower last Sunday was wonderful! Junebug was spoiled by family and friends, and we certainly appreciate every person that came. My hostesses put in so much work to ensure that I had a great day-I love them. (P.S. You may see some images of something resembling a beached whale-no worries, it's just me...) Invitations: With...

I had a great check-up with the midwife this week! Junebug's heart rate was 151, I am measuring right on track, and the CNM could feel the little noggin in my pelvis! Woohoo...I sure hope s/he stays that way for the next 8 weeks! 32 Week Stats: Size: Squash (about 17 inches and 4 pounds) New Development: More...

Let's face it: I am a very thrifty shopper. There are some things that I think are worth spending money on-things that are used daily and need to be of excellent quality. But when it comes to baby toys and clothes, I am all about the consignment stores and garage sales. **Don't worry-I am very conscious about cleanliness...

I love breakfast-it is probably my favorite meal of the day. On work days, I leave my house around 6:30am....which means my alarm goes off at 5:30am. I promptly get up snooze for a while, then rush around to get ready! I need something quick for breakfast-something I can eat in the car, and something that will last...

{In anticipation of my upcoming baby shower, I went looking for my post of my first one and realized I never wrote about it! Baby brain folks...} March 24, 2012 I have been to a few baby showers, and hosted a handful of them. It's always so exciting to shower Moms-to-be with love (and goodies for the little one/s)! Experiencing...

Whew, this has been a busy busy week! 31 Week Stats: Size: Pineapple (ouch-sounds kind of 'pokey')-about 16 inches and 3 pounds New Development: Major brain & nerve development; all 5 sense are in working order! Symptoms: My blood tests (regarding the heart palpitations) came back with some interesting news- my...

Welcome to my first of [I'm sure] many posts about cloth diapering. A little background: Cloth diapering wouldn't have even been a thought on my mind if it wasn't for my BFF, Ashley, who cloth diapers her twins. She has talked me through the process thus far and answered my many questions regarding brands, wash routines,...