pregnancy

Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.

17 with a baby
I was that 17 year old, Quiet girl with no friends going to high school. In my life my mom was always a busy person and I barely got the love I needed growing up from her. So of course the minute someone showed more interest than my own mother I fell for it a bunch of times, which eventually just got me into some situations. So i had finished my junior year of high school and had my first son in July of 2012. When it was time to go back for my senior year I just could not focus on school because he was only a few months old when I had to put him into a child care and I was so nervous. That’s when I decided I was going to leave school and take care of him full time.
By Jeka otero4 years ago in Families
Mom Anxiety
Being a mom is rewarding and the best experience ever. However there can be some downfalls when it comes to being a parent. Now even with these downfalls I would not change being a mom at all! I am a mom to 2 wonderful kids. I have a 7 year old daughter and a 2 year old boy.
By Candice Crider4 years ago in Families
My Road to Motherhood
The journey to becoming a mother can be difficult for black women. In my culture, women don’t talk much about infertility. The old myth that stems from slavery that African American women are more capable of having children because of the shape of their hips is false. According to womenheathmag.com, 12% of all women up to the age of 44 are affected by infertility, and African American women are twice as likely to experience it than Caucasian women. I m an African American woman in that 12%.
By Elesha Bennett4 years ago in Families
Pregnancy & Me did not agree!
As I come to the end of my pregnancy journey I feel emotional, sceptical yet excited. Pregnancy was never on the cards for me growing up, I never had that maternal instinct, but as age grew upon me and health issues crept around me I made the decision that I actually had to think hard about having a baby of my own. Growing up I never had a maternal bone within my body, other people’s babies fair enough I can tolerate them, you can give them back. Having my own little bambino however is a huge responsibility which I have never wanted to face, having this tiny little human that is a full 24/7 around the clock job in which you have to keep alive, well that's just daunting isn’t it, why would anyone want that responsibility.
By Jasmin4 years ago in Families
The Best Way To Get Pregnant With The Best IVF Centre In Delhi
Best IVF Centre In Delhi- The Best Way To Get Pregnant If you and your partner have been trying to conceive, only to find yourself facing repeated disappointment, infertility could be the culprit. The good news is that there are plenty of infertility treatment options in Delhi, but you should make sure to choose the right one before you begin your journey down that path. The first step? Finding a top IVF centre in Delhi
By SCI IVF Hospital4 years ago in Families
The Most Common Fertility Blood Tests
Building a family isn’t as easy as you think. For individuals and families who struggle with loss and infertility, the road to becoming a parent is paved with pain, grief, needles and bloodwork after what seems like endless appointments. And for some, the end result is not always parenthood.
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Families
How to Throw a Memorable Baby Shower
After your close friend announces that she is pregnant, you might be eager to arrange a baby shower for her. Getting through pregnancy is challenging at times, and happy events such as this can help a pregnant friend leave some worries aside.
By John Brown4 years ago in Families
The Dawn has come... As too the Morning Sickness
Once again, congratulations on being expectant parents. Hip, hip, hooray! Okay, mate, enough with the pleasantries and all that, have you been keeping up with your partner’s needs? Have you been doing all that she asks? Has she asked if you have showered? If you haven’t yet been asked, then that might mean one thing. You are still in the honeymoon stage of pregnancy.
By RG Hawkshaw 4 years ago in Families
Fatphobia & Fertility Treatment
TW: Use of words ov*rw*ight and ob*sity in references. Anti-fat bias is alive and well in the fertility space, and becoming a parent is already a big deal. It can derail birth plans, ruin the pregnancy experience, and for some folks, be deadly.
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Families
What to Expect When She's Expecting. Top Story - April 2022.
Congratulations! You are going to be parents! Good on you two! Okay mate, I’m going to call you mate because mate, things are never going to be the same ever again… And by never again means before the little one or ones arrive.
By RG Hawkshaw 4 years ago in Families
How Much Weight Do You Gain During Pregnancy?
It can be hard to keep track of how much weight you're gaining when you're pregnant since your body type will change, and the number on the scale might fluctuate.
By Happy Life Official4 years ago in Families
Is It Safe To Drink Cranberry Juice While Pregnant?
Is It Safe To Drink Cranberry Juice While Pregnant? In today's article, we will discuss all this and more. It's another one of those effects you forget when you hold your little bone for the first time. Urinary tract infections are common during gestation. Your growing Uterus and rollercoaster hormones lead to a relaxed and Fuller bladder, which may make getting a UTI easier. Cranberry juice is a traditional natural remedy for UTIs.
By Jhonathon Doe4 years ago in Families