In this 40 weeks pregnant update, we have a baby! Here I detail my birth story which included an epidural and a lot less pushing than my first birth!

So you’ve made it to second trimester of pregnancy. Hopefully with a lot more energy and subsiding symptoms from the first trimester. Are you wondering what you should be doing in your second trimester to stay on track of the baby preparations? Do you feel like your to-do list is never ending and are wondering when to prioritize which baby-related tasks?

Finding out you're pregnant can be a joyous occasion, but it can also be very intimidating. After getting over your initial excitement and shock, prenatal care will be the next thing on your mind. You are going to have to find a doctor and apply for insurance if you do not have it. Then you […]

Nothing can be more frustrating than the waiting game for when will labor start. Every single day, I would always wonder if today would be the day. As I got closer to my due date, my feet were swollen, and my belly was so big that I swear I waddled everywhere, I just wanted to know when baby would arrive.

Follow Trina's pregnancy with week-by-week baby bump updates. At 39 weeks pregnant, we discuss early signs of labor, and week 39 pregnancy symptoms such as pelvic pain. You also see Trina's 39 weeks pregnant belly bump.

Setting yourself up with a postpartum care kit before baby arrives is essential.  By creating a postpartum care kit that is outfitted with everything you need to be comfortable, you will heal faster and save your partner a trip to the store for supplies after baby arrives.

Learning about your postpartum recovery before labor and delivery is smart. I focused so much on the actual birth, that I really didn’t know what to expect in the weeks after birth. I knew I needed to get some pads and witch hazel wipes, but that was about it. I wish I’d read about how I would feel, common discomforts and learned healing tips while I was preparing for birth.

So you’ve gotten your big fat positive, celebrated the big news with your partner, and the reality of pregnancy is just starting to set in. Sound about right?! Welcome to the first trimester of pregnancy, mama! There’s already so much you can do to get this pregnancy started on the right foot. Getting organized and planning for baby’s arrival really does begin now.

Follow Trina's pregnancy with week-by-week baby bump updates. At 38 weeks pregnant, we discuss early signs of labor, and week 38 pregnancy symptoms such as nausea. You also see Trina's 38 weeks pregnant belly bump.

Pregnancy is often a time centered around the birthing mama. Right from the beginning, you and baby start to bond as baby grows inside you. Are you wondering how to get your husband excited about pregnancy too? I know that in the beginning it was challenging for my husband to get excited about pregnancy and bond with baby while she was still in my belly. This was especially true in the early weeks and months when I wasn’t showing and he hadn’t yet felt her kicks.

Whether you are the mama-to-be or the baby shower hostess, one of the first big tasks you will accomplish together is the shower invitations. Are you working on your guest list, choosing your theme and other fun details for your baby shower?  How about your invites? You might not think twice about shower invites. However, invites are one of the most important aspects of a shower.

When the sun is shining and the temperature is on the rise, it's time to send the kids outside. Parents have a plethora of outdoor toys for toddlers from which to choose, but how do you tell your balance bikes from your bubble wands? This buyer's guide will help you figure out what outdoor toys […]

As parents, one of the most important decisions we make for our kids is the food we choose for them. Food preferences, tastes and habits start early in life and we can teach our kids to love healthy options by starting them off with the freshest, most delicious options. Each stage of development requires a […]

Follow Trina's pregnancy with week-by-week baby bump updates. At 37 weeks pregnant, we discuss preparing a toddler for a new baby, and week 37 pregnancy symptoms. You also see Trina's 37 weeks pregnant belly bump.

A gender reveal or a sex reveal is a celebration during which the guests and the expecting parents find out the sex of the baby. The gender reveal party can be seen as an analogue of the baby shower, which also typically employs the use of pink or blue to designate the gender. Nowadays it […]