Mamahood / Pregnancy
A High Without Drugs
April 9, 2012 by Erin
As I mentioned when I shared the story of my son’s birth, I had a moment when I thought I must have entered Crazytown. That I must have been totally nutso for insisting on an unmedicated childbirth experience. Why was I so stubborn?... Continue reading...
Does ‘Baby Bump’ Need to Retire?
April 6, 2012 by Erin
As a word nerd, it’s always interesting to me to see the annual list of banished words. This year is especially relevant as it includes the term “baby bump.” I think the phrase is most overused when it comes to celebrities.... Continue reading...
Pregnancy Brain Claims Another Victim
March 20, 2012 by Erin
When I was pregnant with my first, I suffered serious “pregnancy brain.” My typos exhausted spell check, words would go completely missing from my brain, and I would turn off the bathroom light instead of the water. Now, my dear... Continue reading...
Another Early Arrival
March 19, 2012 by Erin
So I was planning to write how anxious I was about my pregnancy as I approached the 35-week mark—the milestone my daughter hit before her early arrival at 35 weeks. Instead, here I am announcing the birth of my second, a boy, born at 34... Continue reading...
Finally Some Research on Intense Exercise During Pregnancy!
March 12, 2012 by Jenn
I’m not even pregnant yet, and I’m already annoyed by how much misinformation there is about exercise during pregnancy. Obviously, you don’t want to play a contact sport or do crunches, but what about heavy weight-lifting?... Continue reading...
It’s a Boy for Erin—and Jessica!
February 28, 2012 by Jenn
It is all about the boys up in here! I am happy to announce that yesterday FBM Erin gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy! And to add to that excitement, Jessica—one of our contributing writers who has been blogging throughout... Continue reading...
Tips for Twin Moms, from Twin Moms: Part 1
This week we’re celebrating moms of multiples with special twin content! To see all of our Twin Week content, click here. Getting pregnant is such an exciting time, but it can also be a little stressful and overwhelming. You’re... Continue reading...
Tips From an Expert: Coping With Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
February 15, 2012 by Erin
One of the beautiful things about the internet is that it connects you to people you never would have had contact with otherwise. There’s something just lovely about knowing that others are suffering or have suffered the same ailments... Continue reading...
Why I Liked Being Pregnant in the Summer
February 13, 2012 by Erin
When I got pregnant in July, almost everyone I told celebrated the fact that I wouldn’t be pregnant in the summer. “Oh, you won’t have to deal with the miserable heat!” And I was pretty glad of that, too. Except, I’ve... Continue reading...
A Reaction to a Pregnancy Announcement That Will Make You Smile
February 10, 2012 by Erin
It’s super fun to spread the pregnancy news to family and friends. As a newly pregnant friend recently pointed out, it’s actually a bit embarrassing to share the news. “Hey, hey…look what we’ve been up to lately!”... Continue reading...
