Final Weeks of Pregnancy
We are finally in the home stretch of this pregnancy. 36 weeks 5 days with only 26 days (or less) until we meet our little man. As I reflect on the last 8-9 months, all I know for sure is that I still feel so blessed to be…
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Pregnancy Perspective
Yesterday when I was looking through old photos on my iPad, I found some pictures of me from the summer. I had an interesting perspective when I was looking through some of them and it occurred to me: “Why was I so critical of the way I looked…
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Annoying things People from Michigan Post on Facebook during the Winter
There is a long list of things people, specifically from Michigan, post about on Facebook during the winter. Some of them are kind of unique and cool while others are simply annoying and repetitive. For instance, here are some of the things posted that are annoying, and ALL…
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Preparing for Parenthood
I find it kind of funny when people ask my husband and I if we’re “ready” to be parents. I don’t understand why they look so appalled when we answer, “No.” Any expectant parent will tell you that there is no way to adequately prepare yourself to be…
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Things to not say OR ask a Pregnant Woman
Being that I am expecting my first child with my husband this Spring, I have been actively taking notes of the things that individuals have been asking me OR saying to me throughout my pregnancy. Some of it is comical and some of it is outrageous, but I…
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30 Weeks Pregnant
My husband and I will be meeting Baby Jones VERY soon. As of Weds, we are 30 weeks along and 70 days (approx) out from meeting our son. Let me tell you, my nerves are ALL over the place right now. I’m excited, nervous, overwhelmed, ecstatic..and everything in…
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2013-Counting our Blessings
Many individuals always look to the New Year, hoping to leave the remnants of the previous far in their wake. That is not the case for Jason and I. We are so very much thankful for everything that happened to us in 2013-the good AND the bad. We…
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Benefits of Working out While Pregnant
In the past, women were told to refrain from strenuous physical exercise because it was thought to not only hurt the mother but also the baby. These days, it’s practically recommended to work out regularly during pregnancy because there are tons of benefits that come with it! NOTE:…
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Benefits of Exercising During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be the most exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be one of the most exhausting times as well. Most women are preoccupied with what needs to be done for the baby’s arrival, that they forgot one of the most important things they…