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, Baby, Everywhere! The aftermath of a baby shower.
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
Driving Miss Preggo
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
10 Top Baby Registry Items for New Moms (my wish list)
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
31 > 30
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
Babymooning! Parallel Lives, Pregnancy and the Pee all in the Dominican Republic
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
To PEE or Not to PEE – Where are the Bathrooms in NYC?
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
What’s in a name?
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
What they do NOT tell you about pregnancy. SERIOUSLY.
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
Oh, BABY! 3rd Trimester Milestone – Maternity Jeans
Made it 6 months today! I have fought tooth and nail for the last 24 weeks of my life to accept the fact that I, miss Stephanie, would EVER wear mom jeans or the dreaded maternity jeans. Just the look of them on hangers repulsed me with their spandex flap hanging over the hanger, and I would RUN in the other director for a nice, loose babydoll dress to accent… Keep Reading
THE BUMP – FROM WEEK 1 to WEEK 38 PHOTOS (UPDATED AS WE GO!)
I wanted to post photos of the bump so I can see how I am growing, but realized it is hard to compare unless they are next to each other, so I am going to put new photos in here every time we take one 🙂 This should be cute at the end! JUST FOUND OUT! Looking at this still makes my heart stop. At the beginning. Just found out… Keep Reading
Zeta Baby
Went to Zeta Day today in Jersey with the NYC Alumni Group and had to pick up this cute little piece for Baby Barnez. xoxo #zetaisforever