I remember back 13 years ago when I was VERY pregnant during the holiday season. We always had tons of events and parties to attend and the lack of fashionable options drove me to tears. I was going to be a MOM and I was thrilled! But the stores offered nothing appealing. A couple years later, I … [Read more...]
The New Cure for Morning Sickness?
I love the Huffington Post. I love the way they write headlines that you immediately feel you need to rush to read. This one came up on my feed yesterday - Can Sex Cure Morning Sickness? Of course I had to go read it. Holy crap it was technical but the gist that I was getting? Your partners … [Read more...]
Did You Doula??
When women were out in the fields dropping babies and then resuming their work five minutes later, I'm sure a doula would never have come to mind. But now, they are becoming more and more popular. I'm a HUGE proponent of the doula. Why? What does a doula do? I see a doula as a mid-wife for … [Read more...]
Showering With Love and Mockery!
I had an unconventional baby shower really. It was everyone I loved - in one place - at one time. I saw it as my wedding but without a groom and without the booze for me. There were no games; no gift opening...just lots of hugs and advice. I loved it. As a surprise, my sister asked everyone to … [Read more...]
20 and Counting….
They've done it again. In an attempt to repopulate the earth with every imaginable 'J' name....Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar announced today that they are expecting their twentieth child.My immediate reaction was swift and negative and I'll tell you why - a. They almost lost their 19th … [Read more...]
Is Jessica Simpson pregnant???
Reports are in that Jessica Simpson is pregnant. I hope it's true. I'm happy for her.There are a few celebs out there that you root for and for me Jessica Simpson is one of them. She gets crapped on a lot. She's fat, she's stupid, she's jealous, she's causing the Dallas … [Read more...]
The MTV Video Music Awards – It’s a WRAP!
The MTV Awards were last night. I was asleep on the couch. Yes, at 8:45pm because I'm 90 years old. At 9:15, I woke up....(maybe due to the 6 firetrucks on my street...house around the corner had a fire)...but I thought I was still dreaming because I saw Britney on the screen … [Read more...]
Celeb Baby News!
Two arrived, one is en route and contrary to popular belief, one is not happening people!Who can start drinking and eating sushi again?? Tina Fey gave birth to Penelope Athena on the weekend. Hmm guess whose kid won't be spelling their name until grade three! Don't you love this … [Read more...]
Maybe Someday He’ll Be Born…
Weekend Update: No baby:(Although my husband insists I need to be more optimistic, I am being realistic and allowing my mind to get used to the fact that I will most likely be medically induced again. And not until NEXT WEEKEND (or later...bah!).At this point, about a week(ish) overdue, with … [Read more...]
Natural Induction
Give me the low-down. What natural induction methods work?? Here's the thing...Many months ago, while I was feeling oh-so-fab pregnant with my cute little belly and boundless energy, I had told my doctor I didn't want to be induced. Yes. I said that. I wanted (and still do) to know what it … [Read more...]