pregnancy

Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.

To become a Mother.
When you become a Mother you are at one with the tiny little Human in which you have created, they solely rely on you to become their provider and protector. As I write this I am slowly coming out of the road of postnatal depression, I am not going to lie I still have rough days, really rough days but now my mini me is reaching three months old I am finding Motherhood a little bit easier, I have adjusted.
By Jasmin4 years ago in Families
Mom life
I became a young teen mom just at 16 years old, It all started when i had to be the mom to my siblings due to my parents being there but not mentally but physically there. I had to be the mom of the house to my 5 siblings and to my own mom, doing dishes and laundry and cleaning always making breakfast, lunch, dinner, making sure they got on the school bus for school. I would miss school to make sure they went to school and to have clean clothes for school. The year 2019 finally came and my mom couldn't do it no more, so she gave up, as me being the older sister i did my job the best that could be done. My brothers went to my grandparents, my little sister went to my aunt, my twin sister went to my other aunt of my mom's side of the family.
By Yvonne Wallace4 years ago in Families
The Trouble With... (Pt. 1)
It’s an awkward thing, really. Being pregnant and giving birth are just awkward. Let’s just begin with a few simple things. For one thing, a lot (and I’m not even making that number up) of people who absolutely DO NOT want to have children, find themselves pregnant.
By Shannon K. Abel4 years ago in Families
When is postpartum sex too soon?
I was watching a video on TikTok from one of my favorite creators and the content referenced a woman’s partner upset that she wanted to wait to have sex after childbirth. I chose to contribute to her conversation stating “Medically it’s recommended to wait a few months, 5-8 months to properly heal” (I meant ‘maybe she should wait a few months 5 to 6 months to properly heal’, but I was not going to edit on the go; plus deleting comments are always interrupted differently with each person when I was willing to converse without malicious intent ); and a woman saw my comment and stated “cite your resources”. I admit their comment without punctuation reads boorishly; although it could have been curiosity. I engaged with them and stated they should google more and more into other pregnancies. At some point during the engagement they stated they had 6 children and was fine. I was happy her pregnancies were good because I know not everyone gets to have them smooth. I had explained in limited characters about having sex too soon for a woman can become problematic and to completely heal 100%. They discussed 4-6 weeks or 8 weeks if they had a C-section. I began to refer to postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, postpartum dyspareunia, postpartum hemorrhage & uterine infections; and even a study discussing painful sex after childbirth. It sounded like they were comparing their childbirth experiences as the only way to experience when I know women who were shredded during their pregnancy while another bounced up the next day to make breakfast; like it was nothing. I also explained everyone’s body is different. I finally ended it with an analogy about breaking a bone, sure there is a specific frame of when someone should heal from it but if you’re still feeling pain from the break that means the body hasn’t full healed. I also referenced an article about a study.
By Cadma4 years ago in Families
Dear Angel Baby
Dear Angel Baby, Your due date has arrived, and instead of you being alive and here with me, I’m left with empty arms, a stomach aching, and a heart that won’t stop breaking. As every due date/birthday goes by, I wish I could get to know the joy of being able to see you aging, and that I never had to say goodbye.
By Hailey Alexandria Baldwin4 years ago in Families
7 Signs Of Ovulation
While the menstrual cycle is typically associated with a woman’s period, it also encompasses ovulation (the window of a few days where you’re most likely to get pregnant) which comes with its own set of symptoms that can affect your day-to-day activities or conception plans. Some women may look for an ovulation predictor kit to increase the odds of getting pregnant, while others may want to know when to expect cramping or other symptoms.
By Andra Caliu4 years ago in Families
17 with a baby
I was that 17 year old, Quiet girl with no friends going to high school. In my life my mom was always a busy person and I barely got the love I needed growing up from her. So of course the minute someone showed more interest than my own mother I fell for it a bunch of times, which eventually just got me into some situations. So i had finished my junior year of high school and had my first son in July of 2012. When it was time to go back for my senior year I just could not focus on school because he was only a few months old when I had to put him into a child care and I was so nervous. That’s when I decided I was going to leave school and take care of him full time.
By Jeka otero4 years ago in Families
Mom Anxiety
Being a mom is rewarding and the best experience ever. However there can be some downfalls when it comes to being a parent. Now even with these downfalls I would not change being a mom at all! I am a mom to 2 wonderful kids. I have a 7 year old daughter and a 2 year old boy.
By Candice Crider4 years ago in Families
My Road to Motherhood
The journey to becoming a mother can be difficult for black women. In my culture, women don’t talk much about infertility. The old myth that stems from slavery that African American women are more capable of having children because of the shape of their hips is false. According to womenheathmag.com, 12% of all women up to the age of 44 are affected by infertility, and African American women are twice as likely to experience it than Caucasian women. I m an African American woman in that 12%.
By Elesha Bennett4 years ago in Families
Pregnancy & Me did not agree!
As I come to the end of my pregnancy journey I feel emotional, sceptical yet excited. Pregnancy was never on the cards for me growing up, I never had that maternal instinct, but as age grew upon me and health issues crept around me I made the decision that I actually had to think hard about having a baby of my own. Growing up I never had a maternal bone within my body, other people’s babies fair enough I can tolerate them, you can give them back. Having my own little bambino however is a huge responsibility which I have never wanted to face, having this tiny little human that is a full 24/7 around the clock job in which you have to keep alive, well that's just daunting isn’t it, why would anyone want that responsibility.
By Jasmin4 years ago in Families
The Best Way To Get Pregnant With The Best IVF Centre In Delhi
Best IVF Centre In Delhi- The Best Way To Get Pregnant If you and your partner have been trying to conceive, only to find yourself facing repeated disappointment, infertility could be the culprit. The good news is that there are plenty of infertility treatment options in Delhi, but you should make sure to choose the right one before you begin your journey down that path. The first step? Finding a top IVF centre in Delhi
By SCI IVF Hospital4 years ago in Families
The Most Common Fertility Blood Tests
Building a family isn’t as easy as you think. For individuals and families who struggle with loss and infertility, the road to becoming a parent is paved with pain, grief, needles and bloodwork after what seems like endless appointments. And for some, the end result is not always parenthood.
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Families