If you're pregnant or have been pregnant, then you know that one of the last big baby-prep agenda items is getting your bag packed for the hospital. If you're a first-time parent, you may be unsure as to what you'll actually need and what you should leave at home. In this post I'm sharing some insight into what I was glad I brought and what I'll be leaving at home next time.
Tag: Pregnancy
Third Trimester Recap: Baby Shower, Maternity Photos & Nursery Reveal
A final recap for a final trimester! It's so surreal being at the end of this journey, knowing that we get to meet our son any day now. Read on to learn more about my last trimester of pregnancy with Baby Janitz.
A Tour of Our Finished Baby Nursery!
Less than two weeks until Baby Janitz's due date! This last trimester is truly flying and it is with much excitement that I'm finally sharing photos of our finished nursery.
6 Not-So-Conventional Ways I’m Preparing for the Arrival of Baby Janitz
Less than one month until our baby's due date and I'm definitely feeling the nesting instinct setting in! Here are some of the not-so-conventional ways I'm preparing for the arrival of our newest addition.
One Month Until My Due Date and These are the 77 Thoughts Running Through My Head
Today, one month out from my due date, I thought it would be fun to share the thoughts and questions that are currently racing through my mind as I prepare for my quickly impending transition to motherhood.
4 Morning Sickness Essentials That Are Worth Buying Before You Get Pregnant
Like most pregnant women will tell you, morning sickness is probably the most inaccurately-named ailment on planet Earth. Contrary to its name, it can (and often does) last all day and all night, with little to no relief. While nothing truly "cured" the feeling of constant nausea or daily puking sessions for me during those first 13 weeks, there were a handful of remedies that made the experience slightly more bearable. Should my husband and I choose to have another baby, you can be sure that the first step in my pregnancy journey will be stockpiling these supplies so that I'm prepared for impending storm.
Thoughts As We Get Ready to Say Goodbye to Summer
With August coming to a close, it feels like the unofficial end of summer. In this post I'm sharing some thoughts as we get ready to transition to a new season and - for our family - a very memorable autumn.
Celebrating Baby Janitz at Our Baby Shower
In spite of COVID, Andy and I had the opportunity to celebrate Baby Janitz at a small outdoor baby shower with family and friends! Read on for a recap of the event.
2nd Trimester Recap: Gender Reveal, Baby Registry and Nursery Progress
Here we are at the end of trimester #2 already! Some days it feels like this pregnancy is going to last forever and others it feels like it flew by. Read on to learn more about my second trimester journey and how Andy and I have continued plugging along in preparing for Baby Janitz's arrival.
Planning Our Baby Nursery
When Andy and I found out we were expecting, we couldn't wait to design our baby's nursery. Learn more about how we're creating a hygge space for our son.