Before I begin, I want to make it clear that I do understand that in some families do not have the option to not work when it comes to raising a family. They may have debt or bills to pay or they may even just like the idea of working in general. There are various… Continue reading Why I Decided Not to Work While Raising Children
Category: Parenting
Final Prep for Baby #2’s Arrival!
With the fact we have a new baby on the way and his due date coming quickly, there are some things that I had to for sure do before his arrival. This was to make things as easy as possible. First, we had to make sure we would have people who could be in place… Continue reading Final Prep for Baby #2’s Arrival!
Pregnancy Paranoia
Being pregnant is something I have done before. Some of you may have even stumbled upon this blog based on my 1st pregnancy and the adventures we went through with my son. Though, with no exceptions friends of mine had said that every pregnancy you will find yourself paranoid about different things. I am here… Continue reading Pregnancy Paranoia
We drove 14 hours with a 15 month old! (Conclusion)
I can't believe how late I am on this but for the record, WE MADE IT! I want to say I think ti went easier than I thought it would but I like to think that I planned a lot of things really good so that we were prepared for nearly any scenario that was… Continue reading We drove 14 hours with a 15 month old! (Conclusion)
Pregnancy 20 week update half way
I know it has been a while since we have had an update. Between the move from hell, appointments and what not I am back tracking to provide this to you all! That being said I hope I dont leave anything out. Flutters have been happening and even though this is the second pregnancy I… Continue reading Pregnancy 20 week update half way
Pregnancy Scares in the First Trimester
Being pregnant is one of the most exciting times of your life. Whether you are pregnant or your partner is. Being one of the most exciting times does not make it any less scary though. There is a lot that can potentially go wrong especially within the first trimester. For me, I feel like my… Continue reading Pregnancy Scares in the First Trimester
3 TV Shows That We Let My Toddler Watch
Letting your baby or toddler have any screen time can be controversial for a topic by itself. Apparently it has been said children under 2 should not be watching anything on TV. I am in the mind set that as I was the oldest of 3 children, and if I watched TV my younger siblings… Continue reading 3 TV Shows That We Let My Toddler Watch
What is the “Nesting” Phase Really Like in Pregnancy
You might be new to pregnancy, or you might be someone who knows all about it. For me, I have only ever experiences "Nesting" once. while I am currently waiting to find out if I do the same things for the second time also. Since every pregnancy is different I will be curious to see… Continue reading What is the “Nesting” Phase Really Like in Pregnancy
The Struggles of Having a Toddler and Becoming Pregnant Again
Being pregnant is a wonderful thing. Even if you have to get past the whole nausea and exhausted feeling. Then, comes another decision, will I have another child or stick to one. Having one child is a lot for someone who has no idea what they are doing or who has never been around kids… Continue reading The Struggles of Having a Toddler and Becoming Pregnant Again
5 Pregnancy Myths
When it comes to pregnancy there is a lot of evidence and old wives tales out there that if someone who may be trying to get pregnant a while, will be willing to try. A lot od them are just made up and something fun to try but they really have no evidence that they… Continue reading 5 Pregnancy Myths
Stacey J. Girard 