I partnered with Growing Generations and BraVoMark on this post. All opinions are mine. Many people mistakenly think that because of this blog name, Long Wait For Isabella, I had a hard time getting pregnant. When in fact, I had a very easy time getting pregnant. But, my husband and I purposely waited 9 years after marriage to have our first child, Isabella. Then four years later, I got pregnant the first month I tried to conceive, with my second child - Nathanael. I know many women … [Read more...]
How You Can Help Pregnant Moms Around the World
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central and Kangu. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I have been blessed to have two healthy babies. My birth stories were positive and my medical care was top-notch with both of my babies. I realize how blessed I am to live here in the US, have great medical insurance, and have healthy kids. I know that many people in our country and around the world do not have this same luxury. In fact, … [Read more...]
Seven Easy Steps to a Healthy Happy Pregnancy
Pregnancy just isn't what it used to be. In days past, we had a whole host of things to do - and not do - that ranged from completely wrong to borderline absurd. In recent years, we've learned that some old pregnancy myths, such as: not to color your hair, avoid flying in the first or third trimester, stop drinking coffee, applying coco butter keeps you from getting stretch marks, and even the old standby that we shouldn't be exercising or having sex (a much older myth) while pregnant - are … [Read more...]
What You Should Know about Blood Clots and Pregnancy
The changes that occur in the body during pregnancy can sometimes make you more vulnerable to particular complications. Deep vein thrombosis—more commonly referred to as blood clots—is one such complication that can be particularly dangerous if the clot travels from the legs to the lungs. Here is an overview of this condition and what you can do to keep you and your baby safe. Increased Risk in Pregnancy Anyone can suffer from blood clots, but a pregnant woman is 10 times more likely to … [Read more...]
6 Pregnancy Tips For You
Pregnancy varies for each woman. In fact, it varies for each child the woman carries! So it's not a "one size fits all" concept in the least. Your body carries each child differently. You crave different foods. You're emotional in different ways. So you can't expect the same results each time. However, you learn along the way. If you've been pregnant, were your pregnancies different? (I know mine were!) You learn that there are certain little pregnancy tips that can help you out no … [Read more...]
Push Gift Ideas for Friends
Push gifts are generally gifts given to a new mom from the husband or significant other. These are gifts to say thank you for pushing the baby out. I first heard about a push gift after my son was born last summer. I love the idea of a push gift and thought it would be nice to have a push gift idea for friends. Jewelry is the general gift for a push gift but I like to think outside the box for a friend. Here are nine push gift ideas that I think are great for a friend who has just had a … [Read more...]
A Baby Story
Welcome to the world, Nathanael - or Nate the great as grandma calls you! I did it again, a natural birth. But this time? It was very hard. I didn't think I could do it... At 9pm the night before, I started having light contractions every 25 minutes. This went on through the night. By 4am they were about 10 minutes apart. I never told you all this but I was Group B Strep positive. The midwife wanted me to go in if my water broke or when my labor was 5 minutes apart. Right away - so I could … [Read more...]
