Pregnancy
What’s Really Going On at 4 Weeks Pregnant?
In terms of pregnancy, things aren’t always how they appear. When you think about being 4 weeks pregnant, for example, you probably assume that you’re one month down (eight left to go) and that a lot of growth and development will have already happened. On the contrary, the 4th week could be considered the true […]
How Accurate are Pregnancy Tests? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!
When it comes to something as life-changing as a pregnancy test, nobody has the time to mess with haphazard, second-rate results. As a woman who knows all too well how stressful the wait for those thin blue lines can be, I know that we all want to know that the pregnancy test we take will […]
Pregnancy After Miscarriage: Vulnerability, Hope, and Anxiety
Pregnancy after miscarriage often produces anxiety. Find out what to expect trying to conceive & during pregnancy after miscarriage.
10 Sweet Rainbow Baby Announcement Ideas
Announcing a rainbow baby can be a giant bag of emotions. You’re excited and scared. You know people will celebrate, and you want to celebrate, but you may also have some lingering desire to temper your feelings. Many people worry about how their rainbow baby announcements may potentially trigger other moms dealing with infertility or […]
Clearing Up Your Second Week of Pregnancy Confusion
For women hoping to start a family, scanning our bodies for success signs is a normal part of the process. It’s no wonder, then, that so many of us find ourselves scouring the internet for search results on things like “2 weeks pregnancy symptoms” and “2 weeks pregnant belly.” Unfortunately, however, the second week of […]
What You Need to Know About One Week Pregnancy Symptoms
Throughout my infertility journey, I became well-acquainted with what my body was doing on a day-to-day basis. A twinge in my lower abdomen was a sign of impending ovulation; soreness in my boobs was sure to represent my period’s big debut. Bleeding might mean implantation bleeding! Basically, any little ache, twinge, or flutter was mentally […]
18 Baby Shower Party Favors Guests Will Love
So, you’re planning a baby shower for a mom who’s near her due date and trying to mark off all of the items on your to-do list. The diaper cake’s been built, games have been organized, and cute baby photos of the soon-to-be parents have been printed…what else could you possibly be missing? Baby shower […]
Maternity Style: How to Build a Maternity Capsule Wardrobe
Capsule wardrobes are all the rage. What exactly are they, you ask? And what the heck to they have to do with maternity style?? Well, a capsule wardrobe is a minimalist approach to your closet (take a deep breath and stay with me, ok?) that MAXIMIZES the pieces you have so you get the best […]
25 Best Maternity Bras
As you get older, you come to realize that bra shopping is no joke. Gone are the days when you could roll up into Walmart and buy a bra that you thought was cute and not give it a second thought. These days, support is crucial. And when you get pregnant? Well, shopping for the […]