As a parent, we never know what health concerns our babies and children may encounter. Which is why it is important for us to educate ourselves on major illnesses that are life-threatening - especially in infants and children. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. When I had my daughter 17 months ago, I knew I'd be the cautious mom who wouldn't take her baby out on cold days, go to the park often (although it was tempting), or go to any crowded places that was the recipe for catching infections. Call me the "scaredy" mom but I felt the need to take … [Read more...]
3 Roadblocks I Faced as a First-Time Mom and the Tools I Use to Overcome Them
During the first year as a first-time Mom, I realized that there were more changes to my lifestyle than I anticipated. Unorganized schedules, less time for self-care, and not enough time get everything done in one day. My mind was piling up action items sky-high, and I was completing the list with 40% progress. Before I knew it, I was already burnt out. It wasn't until I realized I was facing three roadblocks as a busy Mom that I discovered new tools to help me overcome them. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. Roadblock #1: Shopping trips are no … [Read more...]
10 Early Signs of Pregnancy You Need to Know Today
If you're planning for a pregnancy or recently had sexual intercourse without protection, then knowing and understanding these 10 signs of pregnancy would be something worth reading about. Understanding our body language can be difficult at times because common early pregnancy signs can also be a result of other body changes that does not relate to pregnancy - menstruation, hormonal changes, menopause, etc. Because each woman's body is unique, early pregnancy signs differ among women. One may start with nausea and morning sickness; meanwhile, another can have an intense craving for some … [Read more...]
Crazy and Vivid Dreams in Pregnancy? What’s causing it? (2 Min Read)
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...]
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