As we are preparing and enduring the first trimesterof our second child, I am brought back to memories of the birth of our first child - My Princess, Isabella. From the start of my first pregnancy I knew that I wanted to have a Certified Nurse Midwife. After visiting a few local hospitals, and talking to others about midwives they used, I was convinced that I wanted to have my first child at a local Birth Center. Some of my friends used a midwife that came into their home and they had the … [Read more...]
Morning Sickness
source I have been struggling for the last few weeks with morning sickness - all day! During my first pregnancy, I did great. I had a very smooth pregnancy. Didn't throw up once. This pregnancy? Miserable, so far! So imagine my surprise when I forgot to take my prenatal vitamin yesterday and I felt like a million bucks? I have been complaining to my husband (this must be his fault, right?) about feeling sick, feeling depressed, and basically not feeling like myself. So … [Read more...]
Great Ideas for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It is hard to believe that it is October already. Where has 2011 gone? With October now here, that means it is Breast Cancer Awareness month. We have had breast cancer affect our family. My mother-in-law was diagnosed and survived breast cancer. We are so proud of her and thankful that she is still with us. Breast Cancer Statistics About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In 2016, an estimated 246,660 new cases of invasive breast … [Read more...]
Ten Healthy Snacks For Your Pre-Schooler
source This list is actually based on my Princess' 10 favorite snacks right now that she regularly eats. These are perfect for after school as well. Here are 10 great snacks for your pre-schooler: 1. Cantaloupe - cubed if possible is how she prefers it 2. Watermelon - bust out the melon baller, my Princess loves them that way 3. Strawberries - stemmed and sprinkled with sugar, please? 4. Blueberries - a fortune but a super food so what the heck? 5. Baby Carrots - this is … [Read more...]
What To Do With Flax Seed Meal
Have you been using Flax Seed Meal? We like to sneak in Flax Seeds into our foods. Not only is it high in omega-3 fats but it is also high in fiber. Just two tablespoons of flax seed is 4 grams of fiber! One serving of flax seed contains 2400 mgs of omega-3—a great source of this plant based healthy alpha-linolenic acid. But did you know that flax seed contains lignans? What is lignans you ask? This is a natural antioxidant and flax seeds contain 75 times more lignans than other plant foods. To … [Read more...]
10 Super Foods
In a recent issue of one of my favorite magazines I read about 30 healthiest foods to eat. I wanted to share a list of 10 Super Foods that we eat regularly and love. I have even included some toddler tested recipes that we use. I hope you are eating these foods too! 10 Super Foods 1. Whole Grain Pasta: fiber is important to any healthy diet and the whole grain versions of pasta contain 3x as much fiber. (Don’t make the same mistake I did and think that multigrain is the same thing, it is … [Read more...]
Ear Infection
Well, after the hubby was so sick with the flu, the Princess did get it. It was not bad though, so we thought she lucked out. Not so. Last weekend she got more sick than before. A terrible cough, slight fever and lots of congestion. Not fun at all and worse at night. I was thankful for a long weekend visit from my parents. They were a big help. I actually went to church with my husband and listened to the entire sermon! (Thanks, Dad and Mom.) But, when my Princess told me Monday that her ear … [Read more...]
