I have never prepared for anything more in my life than for having a baby. Ok, a wedding is a very close second because that was a year and a half in the making and included loads more money, pre-marriage counseling with a priest, pre-cana courses, moving in together, and a body overhaul that included […]
Pregnancy
A pleasure party and stripper STILL couldn’t stimulate labor. HMPH! Check out my 39-week baby bump!
A week ago when I got an invitation to attend a surprise bachelorette party for my friend this weekend, I was sure I’d have a baby by now. BUT, if for some god awful reason I was still preggers by the time the party rolled around, I figured the “live entertainment” – read: STRIPPER – […]
Maternity leave pre-baby checklist: pampering, pediatrician, daycare. Last minute prep before baby!
I’m officially on maternity leave now for the next 4 months –WHAAAHOOOO!!!! I used to say a couple months back that I hope I get to enjoy the 2 weeks of maternity leave I have before the baby’s due date so I can just enjoy the “calm before the storm” and have a little “me” […]
Trading binge drinking for an ice cream binger – happy 4th of July! Plus, check out my 38-week baby bump!
Oh how life can change in the span of a year. <——This time last year I was down in Hermosa Beach celebrating our nation’s b-day by binge drinking for 3 days straight. It was so fun. I’ll never forget that weekend because my hangover on the ride home officially ranks in my top 3 worst […]
My birth plan: Give me the drugs. Plus, check out my 37-week baby bump!
With 3 weeks until my due date, I’ve taken my final class of pregnancy – childbirth preparation! From 9-4 this past Saturday, Jeff and I learned the various techniques of pain management, watched videos of women giving birth with and without an epidural, and learned all the many details I’ll need to know to help […]