Yesterday in my 19 week pregnancy update post, I told you I was going to give you a peek into my daily eats as a pregnant woman. This was prompted by an article I read in the recent issue of FitPregnancy that gave a detailed list of exactly how much of each nutrient pregnant women need on a daily ...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and More
Curious about what pregnancy is like during each week? You're in luck! I kept a record of my second pregnancy here on Happy Healthy Mama, giving weekly updates.
In addition to weekly pregnancy updates, I also share my birth plan, my labor playlists, and my pregnancy diet. There's plenty of postpartum information here, too, including my story of extended breastfeeding.
My pregnancy: 19 weeks
I'm just bursting with excitement and have been dying to share the news with you! Yesterday, we had our ultrasound appointment and found out the baby I'm carrying is a I had no feelings whatsoever about whether I was having a boy or girl, so I was completely surprised when the ultrasound tech ...
My pregnancy: 18 weeks
So, the heat index reached 117 degrees this week. Did you know that pregnant women have to add an additional 10 degrees to the index? It's true. We just run hotter. After living in Phoenix for 7 years, you'd think that I'd be used to the heat. I am, but this heat+humidity is downright ...
My pregnancy: 17 weeks
After the tremendous growth that went on the last few weeks, this week felt uneventful in the land of pregnancy. I have a feeling these next few weeks are going to drag as I wait for my ultrasound at 19 weeks. I'm going to have to find a lot of things to keep me extra busy. How I'm ...
My pregnancy: 15 weeks
Each week of my pregnancy feels like an accomplishment, but I have to admit this last month is going by so slow. Next week I'll have my 16 week appointment and it feels like years since my 12 week visit. I guess you could say I'm anxious to get back into the doctor's office and hear that ...
My pregnancy: 14 weeks
I'm 14 weeks pregnant! No matter what calendar you look at, it will tell you I'm officially in my 2nd trimester now, and I can tell you that knowing that feels good. I've been on vacation this week at my in-laws house, so I've been lucky enough to get extra rest while Nana and Poppy spent all ...
My Breastfeeding Story, Part Three: Beyond the First Year
You can find Part One and Part Two of My Breastfeeding Story here and here. This portion of my breastfeeding story is the most personal and the Internet is an admittedly intimidating place to tell it. Without this part, however, my story is not complete and I can only hope that by sharing it I ...
My Breastfeeding Story, Part Two
If you missed Part One of My Breastfeeding Story, check it out here By the time I made it to six months breastfeeding Meghan, the rough beginning seemed like a distant dream. I can't stress enough how much easier the whole process gets. Gone were the days of waking up totally engorged ...
My Breastfeeding Story, Part One: The Beginning
When I was pregnant with Meghan I read books and pamphlets on breastfeeding, but what helped me the most was real stories from friends and family. I want to share my story as an attempt to help other moms, which is what this blog is all about. My decision to breastfeed was an easy one. I have ...
