Thought I would just blog about our “surprise!” hospital visit while I am home on bed rest so you can all be updated on the status of Maximo. Due July 24th – 18 days to go! And as we all thought he might came out early – we realized he was just being a typical man and causing problems for no reason. He’s doing great in there BTW! Currently 7… Keep Reading
Being pregnant makes you realize that it takes a lot more to be embarrassed these days. With that – I must admit that most of my mishaps in pregnancy just seem to involve bathrooms (or lack of lol). WHY? I am perplexed because until about 3 weeks ago, I wasn’t in need of one every hour on the hour – so how these all happened BEFORE scares me to think… Keep Reading
BABY OVERLOAD. That was my initial thought this morning when I woke up. (yesterday was our NYC baby shower). Then I went in the living room. 1 – here’s to show all the first time moms out there WHAT TO REALLY EXPECT. 2 – to say THANK YOU to everyone single one of you who added to this mess, er, loving collection of gifts that will allow us to pamper,… Keep Reading
Maybe it’s living in NYC, maybe it’s my aggressive driving, maybe it’s the pregnancy hormones – but do any other First Time Moms feel like no one else in the world can drive out there? Maybe it’s because I feel my motherly instincts to be protective are kicking in, but really, what’s going on out there New York??? Example 1. I was crossing the street in Columbus Circle the other… Keep Reading
The baby registry. Someone should prepare you for the baby registry. No one lets you in on one this little “surprise” that will dominate your life for the 9 months you’re pregnant. Don’t believe me? Wait till you get started. There are more items, more reviews more OPTIONS than Facebook has friends out there, and trust me, EVERYONE has an option on them. So before you know it – you’re… Keep Reading
Tomorrow I am 31 weeks pregnant. Thursday I am 31 years old. Where does the time go? As much as it is bittersweet and time seems to fly by faster and faster every day as we get older (and closer to the end of pregnancy) – I have to admit that although life has its ups and downs and surprises – it more how you handle the twists and turns… Keep Reading
As I mentioned before, once I heard the term “babymoon,” I was SOLD! Of course, any reason to travel and lay on the beach is good enough for me, and I can’t come up with any better reason than being 6 months preggo! Being that I was working in education, we had spring break coming up in April, so it was the perfect storm – baby moon, a full week… Keep Reading
The other day I was searching for a new 80s outfit to wear out for a birthday in the city, and decided to check out Forever 21 in Times Square. (For you locals, I hear you cringing, but I was close, and it’s huge and it was in the afternoon on a Thursday so it wasn’t overwhelming). I of course get sucked into trying on some larger pieces for make-shift… Keep Reading
We have chosen a name for “Baby Barnez.” But let me start by prefacing – It still amazes me that I spent 6 years in college, gained a Masters, had to pass a test to drive a car AND wait till I was 21 to drink “responsibly,” however no one seems to care to certify me in motherhood. You have 9 months to prepare yourself. But just anyone can have… Keep Reading
There is an overload of books and information out there about pregnancy. You can google ANYTHING and get 30 responses instantaneously. Such as: 1. Jenny McCarthy taught me I would pee when I sneeze or cough too hard. (btw if you haven’t read this book, buy it IMMEDIATELY on AMAZON i literally read in all in ONE DAY). 2. Everyone told me I would cry and be hormonal. Like, cry… Keep Reading
