Preparing for a new baby can be stressful. Between all of the "Must Have" lists and unsolicited advice, it can be absolutely overwhelming to figure out how to best get ready for a new arrival. Despite all of this,...
Jana's Story
I was nine days past my due date and so ready to have my baby. Family members were calling multiple times a day by this point to check if there were any updates. I really wanted to go...
Hi, my name is Mandy...and I'm a worrier. Whew, now that we have that admission out of the way, I can freely share all of my thoughts and emotions, deal? Deal. I'm mom to Amelia {20 months old}, and...
I hate being pregnant. It's uncomfortable, it takes over my entire being, it makes me absolutely miserable at times, and the grand finale is potentially the most intense physical pain I'll ever experience. Plus, the struggle with infertility just...
So you found out you're pregnant! Congratulations! However it came to be, pregnancy is a magical time. You form this special connection with the growing baby inside you that nothing else will ever compare to. As I am sure...
Updated 10/15/2023
To my Little Bear,
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It was established on this day in 1988. So, today I remember you.
But that seems so ridiculous. Because I remember you every day. I remember how...
Like most things in life, pregnancy comes with its ups and downs. It is an amazing miracle and each baby brought into this world is truly a gift from God. That being said, the 40 weeks until the baby...
The Loss
The Doppler, you know the one, you hold your breath every time it's placed on your stomach and reach out into the static to hear the noise - the noise that will let you exhale. Sometimes that noise...
After reading what felt like all of the pregnancy books and googling oh-so-many hospital bag checklists, I decided I'd share a bit of my experience from the only hospital bag I've had to pack recently. As usual, I went a...
Earlier this year, Jenn shared all about her satisfaction with Preggonista with all of us here. Now we're back and Preggonista has another great giveaway opportunity for one lucky reader!
Up for grabs is one of their coveted Ultimate Style...
Houston Guides + Resources
Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (April 26-28)
April brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
