Second pregnancies are overwhelming. Mega blocks flying, dogs whining, emails unanswered; this time around it has been very easy to forget the joys of becoming pregnant. I will admit, sometimes there are days I ask myself if I will be...
Having already given birth at a hospital to all my other babies, I got the crazy idea to try something new, something different. A birth center. My previous obstetrician usually deemed me “high-risk” in all my other pregnancies, so...
Pregnancy.
It is truly the best of times and the worst of times for some women. Pregnancy can be downright miserable - especially if you spent it like me and had a good 4 months of puking in a...
When it comes to having a baby, you need a lot of stuff. There's no way around it. Period.
But, what happens when you are getting ready to welcome baby #2 and you already have most of the baby...
Are you expecting a summer baby? Getting outside for a workout is probably NOT on your to-do list. Believe me, I feel you! Since Baby #2 is just a few weeks away...I've put together a few of my favorite fitness moves to stay toned,...
In only 15 minutes, Kirsten shows us how to get thinner arms and a slimmer waist!
Daily Routine: {for full article and instructions for each exercise, click here!}
Plank: 60 sec
Push Ups: 15 reps
Mommy-to-be, get your wardrobe inspiration from Kate Middleton
Ever since becoming royalty, Kate Middleton never misses a chance to give us some major fashion inspiration -- whether she's out on the British streets for a stroll, or at some big event...
Women, I’d like to prompt you to take a moment to think back to when you discovered pregnancy. Some of you were devastated; you were far too young, too poor, too alone to embrace new life… at least initially....
Let's face it, pregnancy is not all glowing skin, eating whatever you want and treasuring every moment you have being a baby incubator. Its tough, its tiring, it wrecks havoc on your body. It may be one of the...
Happy New Year! We spent most of 2013 waiting for the arrival of our second baby, who arrived just before 8 a.m. on Dec. 23. What a journey it was!
This labor was different in several ways from our first....
As a doula, I have the awesome opportunity of attending A LOT of births. Each one is unique, and every couple who hired me has had their own reason for wanting a doula.
Some want a 100 percent completely natural...
Our single week countdown officially began this week. Our sweet baby girl is due in nine weeks, an official due date of December 24 - that's right - Christmas Eve! Can you think of a better Christmas present?! I...
I almost didn’t write a birth plan, but after much convincing from my doula, sat down to write what goals I wanted for the birth of our daughter. I'd heard a lot about the ineffectiveness of most birth plans...
Fun Holiday Activities to do with Kids in Orlando
The holidays are filled with so many activities! From school events to family fun, there is plenty to do. BUT if you find yourself...
