Fashion: Baby Boy Bonnets

I am going on 25W or is it 26W I don't know anymore. :)  This time around we found out the gender and it's... a BOY, a little brother for Maddox. Since they are the same gender it's envitable that Baby #2 will get Maddox's hand-me-downs but I still feel the urge to get my new little bundle some speical things. One of them being a cute bonnet. My reasoning is that if he is like his big brother he will be born in the middles of August with little hair and it is will get chilly quickly and he will need his head covered.

I am searching for a netural coloured bonnet in a nice breathable cotton like the one picture above and another knitted one. Haven't decided if I will make the fabric one myself  or purchase one. I will definatley buy the knitted one. I have tried knitting and it's just not a skill I have mastered quite yet and don't see myself being able to before like baby 2.0 comes.  I have four month-ish to go so you never know I might just find one thrifting and/or adopt a grandma who can knit one for me. :)

Here is some I have found on made by

Briar Handmade

Briar Handmade

Misha & Puff

Misha & Puff

Pregnancy: My First Naturopath Appt

I think all woman agree, no matter what, the first trimester is the hardest.

The things that are bothering me right now are;

- I feel like crap but you can't tell anyone or you aren't ready to tell anyone yet
- I am so tired, I am literally a zombie 4-6 days a week
- The only things appetizing is anything and everything that is a carbohydrate (the devil)
- Vegetables are gross
- Chicken, especially raw is unbearable to smell, look at, or eat
- Constipation to the max. I mean I have always had poop problems but, it's amplified when i am     pregnant


This time is especially grueling. Right now, I can't even go grocery shopping without feeling like I have to puke. It's terrible.

However I am near the end of the first trimester and that is usually when the crappness stops and the belly begins....

This time around  I decided I wanted to slowly work with a Naturopath to make this preganany alittle bit easier on my body. My last pregnancy was great but, I don't think I made the best food choices or took care of myself enough. I am hoping that meeting with someone on regular basis and being accountable might make me stay 'on track'.

 My first appt was on Monday and this is what was prescribed to me;

Eat a plant based diet-
More specifically, to ensure a stable blood flow each meal should have a complex carb, protein and healthy fat

Excercise for 20 min a day-
walking, weight at home or gym, yoga

Get Better Sleep
I love, LOVE to fall asleep to TV it's my time to relax. apparently it's the devil though I need to start trying to fall asleep without it

Supplements:
                     Basic Prenatal 3X a day
                     Prenatal DHA 3X a day
                     HMF Maternity Probiotic 1X a day
                     Vitamin D3 drops 2000 IU/ Day (two drops)

Drink at least 2L of water a day: I was really good at this pre-pregnancy and while pregnant with Maddox but, for some reason right now water is hard to swallow.... Ridiculous I know


Doesn't sound too hard does it???? To be continued :)

Jana

FAMILY: Our Winterizing Checklist

This week end we are staying in and getting stuff down around the house! My goal is start tonight and have it all done come Sunday.

HOME BIRTH : Top Things People Ask Me About my Home Birth

Me @ Home,  Labouring on exercise ball

As home birth is becoming more and more accepted/researched, to get a more personal perspective I thought I would share some answers to the most frequent questions I get about my home birth.  Here they are;

The 5 F's - Fashion, Fun, Family, Fitness and Food AUG 15-18

Happy Friday!!!

This week while looking on my favourite blogs the following are what have stood out this week.

My Second Week Back

This week did not start out as well. I figured it wasn't going to be rosy forever. :) We didn't have lunches ready, I was out Monday night and didn't see Maddox until Tuesday morning. :(And mornings are two hours of chaos and then time to go to the babysitters, so not much baby time.

My Favourite Part of the Day..........

It's 5am, I can see the dim light start to unfold outside my window, and I am awakened by the soft sounds of my baby boy down the hall and the subtle sunlight coming into our room.

My First Week Back

I am official a full time working mom!