As much as we’d all like to hope that our birth is carried off without a hitch, the reality is that there are often complications and difficulties during the labour process. The good news is that by researching and understanding more about what can go wrong, you’ll be better prepared to manage and handle whatever challenges your labour throws your way.

Preparing for labour

Maybe you have the impression that once your labour bell rings that you’ll put on a comfy dressing gown, roll into the hospital, sneeze lightly and then little junior will sail smoothly out into the bright, exciting world. Or maybe you feel that birth will be the hardest thing that you’re ever going to have to do. Either way, it’s a pretty fair statement that all labours involve their own unique challenges. Read more →

Hurrah! It has been confirmed; a brand new bouncing baby is arriving soon at your place! The excitement is thick in the air and you can’t wait to meet the newest member of your family. But before you do, there is one slight hurdle that you have to overcome:

Childbirth

Enough to send shivers through the spines of any female worldwide; childbirth is probably the least favourite part of the pregnancy process. And since they haven’t yet figured out a way to get the stork to drop off the baby, the delivery still rests, unfortunately, well and truly within your hands.

The good news is that there are a variety of birthing methods (including homebirth, waterbirth, Calm Birth and Hypnobirth) to choose from, so you are more likely to find one that suits your needs.

This article will walk you through a brief summary of the different birth methods available so you feel better equipped, more knowledgeable and better able to choose the right method for you. Read more →

“Lets try for another baby!” Did those words really just come out of hubby’s mouth again? I have been up a few times in the night with a sick baby already and you think I want to have more right now, today?!

Hubby has been cluckier for baby #2, more so than most women trying for their first baby! He would have had a second baby when Addi was 6 months old I am pretty sure! That isn’t such a bad thing, for him. But I am the one home each day and have the responsibility of carrying and raising both of the children. Read more →

Getting The House Ready for a New Addition

Whether you are preparing the house for your first bubs or another addition, the house always needs a bit of work to make room for everyone! Our post today by Sarah is great suggestions on how to organise your house a bit better in preperation to your bubs arrival. Consider it apart of your nesting experience and remember in the end a less cluttered, better prepared home is worth it! ~Janell~ Read more →

Nesting- Not Just for the Birds

Birds aren’t the only ones who prepare their homes for their soon-to-be little ones. Mums do it too! Lucky for us we don’t have to worry about our babies falling out of trees! I know when I was nesting before Addison came along I re-organized the pantry at least 3 times and the linen closet had to be perfect!

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Each of us mums have found out a different way

that we were pregnant and the signs of pregnancy that might have tipped us off!  Here is my story of how we found out we were going to have Addison!

     I find myself feeling anxious and nervous that tomorrow I will be put under anesthesia just to have a birth control removed. Having to use the same medication used to induce women into labor (nope not pregnant at all!) to help with the procedure, It all began when…

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Eek! Its time to have a Baby- What to put in your Hospital Bag!

My water broke at home without any real warning I was already in labor. (I had some back pain but thought it was because I was sitting wrong at the computer!) Addi had pooped in her water so we quickly gathered our hospital bag and headed to the hospital. (And by ‘We’ I mean Hubby gathered everything, I wandered around the house not accomplishing anything as reality sunk in, I was about to have a baby!)

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