Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum ... Oh My!
Since we SAHMs seem to be doing a lot of baby-making, I thought it would be appropriate to have a resource for those pregnant or hope-to-soon-be pregnant.
To tell you the honest truth, I love being pregnant. The feeling of someone growing inside of you is amazing and unparalleled.
I have a different perspective on childbirth, too. It changes you. I've had four children, and each experience was different. But the one thing that remains the same is that I've never felt so strong, so focused, so vulnerable, or so spiritually connected in my life.
Don't get me wrong, it was tough. But it was doable. I kept telling myself, "Logically, I know this will not last forever. There is only a fixed period of time that I will be giving birth. Then it will be over. I can handle this for now, knowing that there will be a point in the future when it will be done." Also, I sang the same song to myself over and over during all four of the births ... and I sing it to the kids at bedtime now.
Why I Like Being Pregnant. (Maybe you'll like it, too!) My Top 10.
What I Wish I Had Known During My First Pregnancy. I was a ball of nerves during my first pregnancy. Read what I'd tell myself if I could turn back time and give myself a Coaching session.
How to Survive Bedrest, if you have to be on it. (Does that even make sense?) Read this if you're bedridden.
Preparing for an Upcoming Birth? Check out what I pack in my birth bag here.
Still Recovering from Childbirth? Here are my best tips for bouncing back quicker.
If you thought these resources were helpful, and you'd like to hear more from me on the "cutting edge" of life as a Stay at Home Mom, sign up for my newsletter. I'd love to have many happy pregnant ladies on my team!
To tell you the honest truth, I love being pregnant. The feeling of someone growing inside of you is amazing and unparalleled.
I have a different perspective on childbirth, too. It changes you. I've had four children, and each experience was different. But the one thing that remains the same is that I've never felt so strong, so focused, so vulnerable, or so spiritually connected in my life.
Don't get me wrong, it was tough. But it was doable. I kept telling myself, "Logically, I know this will not last forever. There is only a fixed period of time that I will be giving birth. Then it will be over. I can handle this for now, knowing that there will be a point in the future when it will be done." Also, I sang the same song to myself over and over during all four of the births ... and I sing it to the kids at bedtime now.
Why I Like Being Pregnant. (Maybe you'll like it, too!) My Top 10.
What I Wish I Had Known During My First Pregnancy. I was a ball of nerves during my first pregnancy. Read what I'd tell myself if I could turn back time and give myself a Coaching session.
How to Survive Bedrest, if you have to be on it. (Does that even make sense?) Read this if you're bedridden.
Preparing for an Upcoming Birth? Check out what I pack in my birth bag here.
Still Recovering from Childbirth? Here are my best tips for bouncing back quicker.
If you thought these resources were helpful, and you'd like to hear more from me on the "cutting edge" of life as a Stay at Home Mom, sign up for my newsletter. I'd love to have many happy pregnant ladies on my team!