Dad if you plan on staying at the hospital after your baby is born, you will need to pack a bag for your stay so that you don’t have to run back and forth from the hospital.  Of course, if you forget anything you have the luxury of going back home and grabbing items that you forgot (including items that your wife or significant other might have forgotten).  The laboring…

I originally posted this on my blog at www.adventureintodomesticland.com…

It is perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions from mothers of twins: When I have twins, do I purchase two of everything or do I instill a sense of sharing in them from an early age? Sadly, the answer is still not clear and may never be. But every mother can think about what message she wants to send to her children through their gifts.…

I was between 30-31 weeks when I went into labor.

I denied it for a few hours. I chanted the definition of Braxton-Hicks like it was a new mantra. But at dinner that night, I couldn’t eat. The contractions were regular; there was no denying it. With instructions to put my feet up, drink water and to watch the clock, I settled…

I don't know about the rest of you, but I've about had my fill of the cold and the wind and the freezing rain now. Cardstore is offering 30% off a selection of cards through March 16th.

I purchased some Christmas cards…

I started dilating with L at 29 weeks. I had a lot of pre-term labor contractions. I was in the hospital once a week (overnight) , every week in January 2010. Once because I didn't feel her move for 24 plus hours. Once because of a potential blood clot. Once because I had slid on some ice on the interstate while I was driving (and started crazy contractions right after). Lots of things. I didn't always go into the hospital from home; Sometimes I was sent there from a weekly OB appointment. I…

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At 36 weeks, I’m now contemplating the realities of labour and birth and, for the first time, getting really excited about what lies beyond – the adventures of babies and crying and breastfeeding…

Pregnancy is an exciting time and most mom’s can’t wait to meet their baby.  As your baby grows, your belly will continue to grow and get bigger so that you can house your growing baby.  Most doctors recommend that women gain between 10 to 40 pounds depending on your starting weight.  Talk to your doctor or…

Home birth or Hospital birth?

I have split this up into a few categories for, hopefully, easier reading.



First Baby's Birth…

I was super excited and nervous when I found out that I was expecting in September of 2010.  Just a few weeks before I found out, I was watching my mother struggle with her battle with Pick’s disease.  Pick’s disease is a rare form of Alzheimer’s that affects the frontal lobe of the brain.  In August of 2010, she was in the final stages and was admitted to the ICU with severe case of pneumonia.  My dad was out of town, so I spent the last few days with her at her bed side along with my…

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Aromatherapy during labor and birth can be extremely helpful in managing pain, reducing anxiety, and preventing unnecessary interventions. Many women approach labor with anxiety and fear, which is a natural response to an experience that many define as extremely painful. Any method of reducing stress, anxiety and fear, can go a long way to having a healthy and blissful birth. One of the best ways to reduce anxiety during labor and birth is aromatherapy. Aromatherapy…

So, the big day has finally arrived! Delivery day is here! You and your partner may be buzzing around, making sure the bags are packed and the house is looked after. This day is one of the most exciting for you. Today you will welcome a brand new little life into the world. Soon you’ll both be enjoying some quality time with your newest little addition, making memories that you will both cherish forever.

But, back to reality and the moment at hand;…

After all of the pain and the tears, the time has finally come to hold your little baby in your arms. Poring over their little eyes, button nose and tiny lips, nothing compares to this moment in time. But suddenly, it hits you, if this is your first baby, you may be feeling some anxiety or have some worries about what to do. First of all, take a breath. You can do this. There is help out there to help you be the best mom you can be.

It can be overwhelming…

New year seemed a good time to post this here =)

This is pretty long, so.... I bolded the main points. You can skim through and get the general idea by just reading the bold words- if you aren't inclined to read the whole thing ;-)

I'm a semi crunchy stay at home wife and mama of two…

Today I promised a post of just pictures to make up for the big blah blah on Wednesday instead of wordless Wednesday. I don't quite have the energy to curate and upload pictures. I didn't take many anyway. I have attached a link to my Instagram, which you should follow and I will follow back!

My Instagram (VictoriaBHBH)

For now I am going to be taking a nap and really just spending time feeling the kicks and watching my…

Birth control is a part of many women’s lives. The newer method of receiving a birth control shot DMPA) every 3 months vs taking a pill every day has become a convenient  way of  birth control  for many women.

Depo-Provera is the most well known and used DPMA. This contraceptive is injected…

Here I am, 20 months old. Thankfully, the photographer had the wherewithal to pose me so my Dumbo ears were not noticeable, because heaven knows my hair was taking its sweet time to grow.

Life doesn’t turn out how you plan — if you can plan at all.

I’m reminded of this today, because…