First of all, thank you so much for all the great hospital bag suggestions. They are all so helpful. Things I didn’t think of that you guys did: personal pillow, thick socks, granny panties, pads, pajamas you don’t mind getting dirty, sour hard candies, boppy pillow and a draft email. The draft email came from…

Let the final countdown begin! Ten more weeks IF Skittles decides to come on time. I told him he could come in 9 weeks if he wants to. This trail of fire running through my chest and stomach is kind of an issue. I eat Tums for dessert now. Passed out in the nail salon…

Holy Cow! I have less than three months to go. This has been smooth sailing until now. I went to the doctor Monday because I feel faint multiple times a day. Took the gestational diabetes test but still don’t have the results. Today I am meeting with a diabetes specialist. I’m going to learn how…

Two more weeks until the third trimester! I’m so excited, I think I may have to celebrate that day with ice cream! BUT it also makes me worry stretch marks are right around the corner. So far, so good but I’ve been reading women get them as late as three days before they give birth….

24 weeks and 15 pounds.  I’m actually okay with the weight gain. That’s a big deal coming from me. I have struggled with my weight since 9th grade.  Mainly emotional eating issues. I tell you this, because it’s part of this positive force that’s taking over me during my pregnancy.  I know I was griping…