Published on Sunday, January 17, 2010 by caryn
When I was pregnant with both of my children, I remember people telling me that I glowed. I truly believe that is because I was so happy to be pregnant, (despite the fact that I had some difficulties during both pregnancies) because I didn't feel beautiful at all. I mostly felt big and awkward.
Four weeks ago, our baby girl was born...healthy and beautiful and ... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by caryn
It's hard to believe that one week ago, I was pregnant and now I'm not. I'm not complaining...at all. It's just the strangest feeling to be pregnant for almost an entire year and then one day you're just not. I am overjoyed at having our baby girl with us. I'm not one who does pregnancy well. I don't glow and generally just feel awkward. Because I think th... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 by caryn
I know it *appears* that I've been around...but I really haven't. My incredible husband has been doing much in the way of answering emails, closing giveaways, and updating everyone on how we're doing so that our baby girl and I could have some much needed bonding time before we go home. My husband has been doing all of this and more in between the times when h... Read More »
Published on Saturday, December 19, 2009 by caryn
Warning: This post contains terms like dilation. If you're offended by words like this, you may want to avoid reading this post.
On Sunday, I'll be 37 weeks (officially full-term). It's been a long journey and I'm so thankful that we've made it this far without any major problems. Thanks to the Terbutaline, I managed to avoid bedrest this pregnancy and just ... Read More »
Published on Monday, December 14, 2009 by caryn
It's 3 am and I've been tossing and turning for hours. Perhaps I shouldn't have taken that 3 hour nap with my son. Perhaps sitting on my tush most of the day eating bon bons (ha!) doesn't help tire me out for a good night's sleep. Perhaps I shouldn't have had that mocha. Regardless, I'm wide awake at 3 am and ready to...well...do nothing. I hope that all this ... Read More »
Published on Sunday, October 4, 2009 by caryn
I was talking to another mom the other day about pregnancy. We were commenting on how some women just glow during pregnancy. You look in their eyes and you see how much they enjoy being pregnant. They look and feel fabulous. And then there the rest of us...who are just trying to survive. I'm in the second category. Please don't get me wrong. I am so than... Read More »
Published on Monday, June 22, 2009 by caryn
So this is where I get a little vulnerable. Many of you have emailed me, asking where I've been the last few days. Personal emails are the first ones I open when I check my inbox. They're my absolute favorite. You don't know how much those emails mean to me, particularly those who've asked how I've been doing or where I've been. I've had a rough couple of we... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 14, 2008 by caryn
Having a baby can be an overwhelming experience. There is much to prepare. If physical and mental preparation are not enough, you've also got to ensure you have the products and gear you'll need when that sweet miracle arrives.
When I was pregnant with my son, I ended up on bedrest with way too much time to research must-have baby products and gear. It was comp... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 by caryn
When I was pregnant with my son, I remember all of the do's and don'ts particularly when it came to eating. When my son was born I thought...finally...I can eat and drink whatever I want. Except that I nursed my son for 13 months. While nursing gave me more freedom than pregnancy, I still felt the weight of unwritten restrictions.
I can barely go a day without te... Read More »