Lately, you may have noticed that your dreams have become more....crazy. Perhaps your dreams were something along the line of, "monsters swimming in the river, dragons writing a paper, or Harry Potter eating an apple". I know - none of this makes sense.This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. Your dreams have become more clear, more dramatic, or more comedic. You may even feel like if you produced a movie out of it, you'd win an Oscar award! (Okay, honestly, this is how I felt). But this "abnormal" dream experience is actually considered "normal" in pregnancy … [Read more...]
How to Relieve Pregnancy Leg Cramps
It's 4 a.m. and I feel an intense pain - full of weight - crawling up my right leg. Oh no....not again... If this scene sounds familiar, then you've encountered one of pregnancy's worst enemy - leg cramps. Leg cramps are a result of involuntary muscle contractions that leads to muscle knots. They mostly happen in your calves; however, may occur in the thighs or feet and can last from a few seconds up to a few minutes. It is common among pregnant women to experience leg cramps overnight and leg cramps are known for sneaking its way in when you're most vulnerable and exhausted. The bad … [Read more...]
Your Trimester 3 Checklist : 28-40 Weeks
You're almost there, Mama! Keep it up! By now, your baby bump has grown and you might find yourself waddling like a penguin just to get around. Back pain is unavoidable and 10-minute walks will feel like 1-hour walks. But do not worry Mama! All of this is normal as your body prepares itself for childbirth. Unfortunately, this trimester will seem like the longest. While you're busy making sure everything is done before your little one arrives, you will also feel like the last months of pregnancy are passing by like a snail rushing to the finish line. In order to make this trimester … [Read more...]
Your Trimester 1 Checklist : 0-13 Weeks
Your link text Your pregnancy test came back positive. You're facing thousands of emotions. And now you're in awe. Congratulations Mama! You've entered Trimester 1 and have already started growing a little human inside of you. But - what do you do now? This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. This was the first question I asked myself when I found out I was pregnant. Of course, when I found out that I was now in control of nurturing a little human inside of me, I was overwhelmed. For 1) I was a first-time Mom and for 2) I had no idea what to do … [Read more...]
Your Trimester 2 Checklist : 14-27 Weeks
Yay Mama! You have completed your first trimester and now you are heading into Trimester 2. The bad news about it is that your pregnancy symptoms are not over yet. The good news is, this trimester will be your favorite! You might find yourself more active, energetic, and full of motivation to take on anything going your way. If so, then you are ready to take on my trimester 2 action items. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. 1. Getting Active This is the time to start working on your health. More energy means more motivation to move around, walk, swim, … [Read more...]
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