I've been thinking about the drastic differences in my health between my two pregnancies and decided to share a few of the thing that I believe really helped make a difference! Some are pretty basic, but I'm including them because they are important! Caring for your body, mind and soul is so important in any season but when you've been gifted the responsibility of growing an actual person - well, maybe even more so then! So, here are 5 changes I made for a healthier pregnancy! I was in tune with my body. When I was pregnant with my first, Logan, I was young and surprised. He … [Read more...]
Motherhood Part 1: The Pregnancy Journey
Each month for the rest of the year, I'm going to be sharing about my personal journey of becoming a mama! I'll share tips, pictures, links and my personal experiences about pregnancy, labor and delivery, recovery, newborn routines, sleep, and learning how to balance it all(hint: I don't). In this post, I've put together a list of 23 tips for pregnancy! Read on for Part 1 in the Motherhood Series: The Pregnancy Journey. … [Read more...]
Logan’s Birth Story
Introducing Logan Everette! On Sunday, April 17th I did not go to church. I wasn’t feeling up to it and I was starting to have some pretty sharp pains (later, I figured out that Logan was dropping and I was starting to have contractions). I tried to rest, and hubby and I worked on the nursery a little when he got home. … [Read more...]
Freezer Meals – $80 for 16 meals in 45 minutes
I was excited for "freezer meals round 2" after getting so many meals into my freezer in January! This month, I made 16 meals in about 45 minutes for about $80! I spent around $90 - and was able to make these meals plus two types of protein balls! Check out my "Mar Freezer Meals" board on Pinterest to see the recipes. I had a few things already at home, which helped cut costs even more. I'm loving that my freezer is filling up with meals that will make life post-baby so much easier! … [Read more...]
Baby Bump Update: Week 34
34 Weeks - 6 weeks to go! Size of baby - Baby weighs about 5 pounds and is around 20 inches long. About the size of a pineapple! Movement - This little man moves and rolls and kicks and punches like crazy! Other times, I start to get worried because he hasn't moved in hours. I'm starting to think he just sleeps like his dad...something I hope he keeps up outside of the womb. :D Labor Signs - Some braxton hicks Sleep - I haven't been able to sleep on my side because my entire arm goes numb. Hubbs helped me create a sort of recliner in our bed with about a zillion pillows, … [Read more...]