Being pregnant has its ups and downs but I am having so much fun at this point while waiting for my little guy to arrive! Both me and my future husband cannot wait to hold him in our arms, but it is still so much to do and prepare before his arrival. This is the most fun I have had while being pregnant - picking out baby clothes, necessities, random baby stuff and off course nursery design! This post is all about the nursery designs we LOVE. We are in the middle of choosing our theme and I cannot be more excited!

We like a lot of different designs and we are still deciding between a few themes. To be fair, I think we will end up having a mixed theme of what we both like and make it a retro nursery with cool movie posters, funny signs, space, woodland pictures and things like that. He will have an art poster with his name and a bunch of my own art. I think. I am still in the process of planning and will post the final result, when we finish his nursery. Here are some nursery themes I like (keep in mind I like many more):

Black and white

 

Space

 

Simple

 

Eclectic

 

Star Wars

 

Airplanes

 

Bold colors

We are not painting the walls, because we are renting at the time and I also love white walls. I am planning on creating the vibe of a chosen theme (probably a mix of them) with wall posters, different wall art and accessories. We are making a lot of stuff by ourselves (like his changing table, blankets, art) and we already bought a crib.

I hope I gave you a few ideas for your nursery that will fit you little cutie perfectly :)


Love,
M.

Let me know in the comments which of these would you like to wear yourself, check out previous fashion post and make sure you come back next Wednesday for all things Fashion.

N.

N.

This is the third and the last part of the Ultimate TO-DO List During Pregnancy! If you are already at this stage of your pregnancy, congrats! I cannot wait for my baby to get here and I am in my second trimester currently - I can imagine how impatient you must be. I made a cute FREEBIE Ultimate TO-DO List During Your Whole Pregnancy for you and I hope it will help you answer a few questions about this exciting stage in your life. Be a healthy and happy momma.

Third Trimester

1. Are you having a baby shower?

If someone is throwing you a baby shower, tell them your wishes and plans for this celebration of you and your baby. Talk the theme with them, tell them what you love and let that day be all about you. I am not talking about being selfish, but to honor you and your baby with things you like - it is your day.

2. Be aware of your baby´s movements and pregnancy symptoms you should never ignored.

People say that mothers instinct is a real thing - if you feel like something is wrong, call your doctor. It is no shame in asking, but there can be devastating consequences if you do not react because someone is telling you you are overreacting. I will rather overreach than be sorry. 

3. Put together your baby items and nursery.

This is fun but also hard for you to do it by yourself st this point of your pregnancy. Do it together with your significant other or have your family and friends help out. This is a happy occasion, someone will gladly help you set up a nursery for your baby. Also, if you are planning on having your newborn sleep in your bedroom in a bassinet or a crib, prepare a space for him and his stuff. 

4. Massage your bump and talk to your baby.

Bond with your baby, he will feel that you are talking to him. You can let him listen to music (a lot of women do that). Also, massages for you belly with a good lotion or oil can help preventing or healing stretch marks. Nothing can prevent them if your skin is prone to stretch marks. Oh, I must copy this to first trimester :) Done.

5. Take a birth class, learn about the stages of labour and create a birth plan.

Make sure you know what to expect - but every labour and birth is different, so keep that in mind too. I will be starting my birth class in my seventh month of pregnancy with my partner.

6. Pack your hospital bag and the bag for your newborn (what you will need for bringing him home).

I will be packing both of these bags and not letting anything to chance. I feel like if I leave a list of essentials at home for my partner to get them for me, I will be getting a lot of wrong stuff :)

7. Get some sleep and ask for help.

Get some sleep while you still can - this is a must! Plus, ask your mother or mother in law ahead (if they have time and they live close by) if they can cook lunch for you guys like once or twice a week or if they can take a trip to the store for you or get you whatever you need after the baby is born because you will feel tired and overwhelmed. It can also be your sister or friend. Whatever you need, do not afraid to ask - the worst thing that can happen is that they say no. 

8. Buy essential items for your baby!

There is a whole list of must-haves for newborn, you need to buy. If you had your baby shower and you got a lot of stuff already, take a look at what else do you need for those first two months. I will post this list in next few weeks. I made one already, but it is not in English yet. 

9. Stock on household supplies.

You will be sore from birth, tired, confused and a whole bunch of stuff will come before you taking a trip to your local store just to get some toilet paper or shampoo. For your own sanity, buy a bunch of these thing before birth. They will last, plus if you buy them on bulk or with coupons, you will also save money. Yay!

10. Check on the hospital.

Where will you be giving birth? When are the visiting hours for family and friends? Do you even want them there for the first few days? What is there care for premature born babies? Get answers on all your questions about the time you will spend there and more.

11. Prepare for breastfeeding and newborn care. 

You will learn on how to take care of your baby and breastfeed him during your birth class, in the hospital, at your first doctors appointments with your newborn and by getting experiences yourself. Read about those things beforehand, you will feel more calm about it and be more secure as a parent.

I wish you a healthy delivery and lots of fun times with your cutie!


M.

Don't you just love baby clothes? They are just so tiny and cute and they make me feel even more excited for my little boys to arrival. I want him to have a bunch of cool stuff, as any parent does. We want it all for our kids, don't we? Mine is not even here yet and I am already thinking only about him. So I have been sewing him clothes with great fabrics and prints for a few weeks now. Here is what I made.
I have always been a DIY lover, whatever the project. I mean, I cannot build my own house (obviously) but I have made a lot of cool items and useful pretty stuff over the years. I always think about new DIY projects and have them pinned on my pinterest page for the future. Man, I will need years to finish them all :) But they make me feel excited, capable, artistic and they bring me a lot of joy. At this point I am obsessed with baby DIY projects! While waiting for my son to arrive, I am painting, sewing, drawing, looking for cool baby stuff and all the other stuff expecting moms do.

I went shopping for fabrics recently (jersey knit) and I was really hoping for cool patterns, since I am not a fan of traditional "pink for a girl/blue for a boy" pieces of clothing. I really like neutral and cool patterns, black/white hipster clothes, cute and bold woodland/arrow/striped/Aztec prints (which I haven't found in my local fabric stores - will have to order those online) and also lumberjack style clothes, cool sweaters, knitted clothes (which my mom is making him a bunch of) and also onesies with funny text prints. I will have to make a few blog posts about baby fashion I like :)

I researches baby harem and regular pants online and drew my own sewing pattern. I tried out different styles and also made pants is sizes: newborn, 0-3 months and 3-6 months. I am making a bunch more because I have a lot of fabric left - I am planning on making a few onesies, shirts and swaddle blankets for now but I will probably make a lot of other stuff too - like nursing blankets and canopy seat cover. I also bought fabric paint which I will be using at my next DIY project - drawing on his clothes, but that's a post for another time.

I was having a hard time sewing at first because I borrowed an old sewing machine from my (future) mother in law and it was making me crazy. It jammed all the time and I had to figure out how to work with it - these old sewing machines are really good but also tricky. It is over 20 years old, I think. After I finished the first pair of pants, I all became much easier and I now know I love sewing, I love making clothes. I will be buying my own sewing machine soon, for sure! Here is what I made:
Now I am working on drawing new sewing patterns and preparing for my new DIY project - drawing on baby clothes. His dad is a Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit fan, so I will probably be making some cool onesies with LOTR prints or something like that. Have fun creating!

M.

This trimester should be the easiest of all - you should be over your morning sickness, getting a pregnancy glow and feeling a lot better in general. Your bump may be getting in your way during everyday errands, but you are loving it! This is the time to think about your maternity leave, childcare, making lists, thinking about baby´s nursery ideas and spending time with your partner. All fun and exciting! I am at this stage now too :)

Second Trimester

1. Choose your birth partner.

Who do you want to be there for you during labour and birth of your baby - is it your partner, sister, mother, friend? Whoever you will choose, you both will have to go to classes about birth and taking care of a newborn (in my country one cannot be present at birth if he doesn´t finish a short course). Your will have to attend those classes at about 7 months pregnant.

2. Be aware of your weight gain.

It is perfectly normal to gain weight during pregnancy - but it is not a general rule. Some women even lose weight because of their morning sickness and throwing up and others may gain a crazy amount of weight. It is different from one pregnancy to another - if you doctor says that your baby is doing fine, then everything is fine. But still have in mind to keep a healthy, normal weight gain. You can download an app for this :)

3. Talk about baby names.

Here it is - the most exciting part of pregnancy - naming your future little person. What kind of names do you and your partner like? Will your baby carry the name well? If you both love the name, go fir it! I hate it when other people get involved with this special decision only two people should share - the parents. It is your baby, your choice. Think away.

4. Be healthy.

Drink plenty of water, eat right, sleep on your side (the best for the baby and you) and exercise - take long walks, find and exercise that will suit you. Be a healthy and happy momma. Also, doing excises during your pregnancy (including Kegels) makes your birth easier. That's what my doctor says. But do not over do it! Your bump will get in the way anyways :) 

5. Visit the dentist.

This is important for every pregnant women, because the high levels of pregnancy hormones circulating in your body can affect your gums. Take care of your teeth, especially since you have time to visit the dentist without having a newborn to take care off. You better fix your teeth now, when you still have the time.

6. Look for childcare options.

You may think you still have time, but those waiting lists can be so long, you better get it done now. 

7. Start thinking about decorating ideas for your nursery.

This one is super fun! how do you want your baby's room to feel like? I want calm and relaxed theme for my baby, with light neutral colours, white furniture, cozy nursery chair and cute decorations in a once upon a time theme - or woodland theme with cool wood furniture pieces or awesome space theme with I love you to the moon and back wall art. Oh, what do I want again? :D So many choices! Better find the best one for you and take time to choose.

8. Make a list of important dates.

When to file papers for maternity leave? When to arrange medical insurance for your baby? How and when to register the birth of your baby? When to apply the paperwork for financial aid? What are your rights and duties as a new parent? These questions are hard if you are a first time parent, so research them now and make a list of dates and important processes. Better be prepared than be late for something, right? In my country you have 60 days before and 60 days after birth to apply for financial help at baby's births. After that you can forget about that money. So be nerdy when it comes to this stuff :)

9. Ask your family and friends for unwanted baby clothes, furniture and gear. 

You probably have a few mommies around you and their kids have probably outgrown a lot of stuff (or will until your baby is born) so ask them for it. You can always give it back - especially if they lend you things like a bouncer, which your baby will outgrow in six months too. You will probably help someone with your used stuff after that too. Help each other.

10. Arrange a last-minute holiday for just your partner and you. 

Take the time to spend some quality time together, if not going on vacation, then go on dates. Spent some time together and enjoy your last few months alone. 

11. Celebrate your halfway.

You are halfway trough your pregnancy, yay! Take some time to celebrate your halfway and have a blast! You can go for a slice of cake with your significant other or do something you love. But make time for this happy occasion because it is a special time in your life. :) 

12. Think about your maternity leave.

If you are working, find out what you are entitled too, talk to your boss (at least 15 weeks before birth) and make a plan. 

Next week you are getting a FREEBIE Ultimate TO-DO List During Your Whole Pregnancy! I am making it cute and simple so that you won´t forget a thing. Enjoy your pregnancy and stay a healthy mommy to-be!


M.

I am a first time mom and I am enjoying this process of getting everything ready for my little cutie, before he arrives. Here is the thing: every single thing I do, I research it first - I guess here is where my Journalist side comes out :) So I am well ahead of everything information wise - I have my pregnancy and baby lists prepared. I decided to make a list for each trimester which will help you get everything in order for your little munchkin´s arrival. Keep in mind that a few of things on this list can be mixed up - for example you can choose the name at the beginning or even after you have your baby. Also, if you are not a first time mom - add preparing your kid for the baby´s arrival during the whole pregnancy, get him involved in the fun process. Some of this things are not time specific but they have to get done.

First Trimester

You just found out you are expecting - man, what a happy, joyful feeling! Then the anxiety kicks in: "Will I be good enough? What should I do now? What is happening?" Something like that, right? Feeling scared (especially if you are a first time mom) is completely normal. It means you are already concerned about you baby's well-being and he is just a little poppy seed. You will do great. Here is what you do. 

1. Arrange your first appointment with your GP or midwife.

This is the first thing you do (after braking the news to baby's daddy, off course). You will probably get an appointment around you 10 - 12 week of pregnancy. You call them and you will figure out together when would that be considering your period calendar. On your first appointment you will get all the important information and they will measure your weight and height, your blood pressure, ask about your lifestyle, take a blood test and give you all the general information about being healthy during your pregnancy. With my first appointment they also did an ultrasound so I got to see my baby .

2. Start taking prenatal vitamins - folid acid.

Folic acid is an essential nutrient that protects your baby against brain and spinal cord problems. You need a 400 microgram supplement of folic acid (vitamin B9). You can also take a other vitamins, but keep in mind those do not supplement a balanced diet.

3. Follow these rules:

If you are smoking, stop. 
If you drink, stop. 
Cut down on caffeine.

4. Learn what to eat and what not to eat.

There are a few rules about eating during pregnancy and some foods to avoid. Also, different kinds of food will make you feel sick if you are experiences morning sickness. Learn what to eat to make you feel better.

5. Learn the danger signs of pregnancy. 

There are some symptoms of pregnancy problems you should never ignore - like heavy cramps or bleeding. If you are having those, call your GP or midwife.

6. Be cautious.

Pregnancy is not an illness, you can do pretty much everything you did before, but do it with caution. Do not lift very heavy things, do not exercise excessively, take time to rest. Just be safe with everything you do.

7. Make a baby budget.

What things will you need to buy before the baby gets here and what kind of bills will you have to pay. What will the baby need and how much can you spend on those essential things. If you are having money problems or just want to save a bit of money, buy used things on flee markets, from your mommy friends or though adds. A few baby items are used for only a very short time and they are practically new (maybe even unused) even if you buy them used, because babies grow so fast. 

7.1. Look for FREEBIES in your area and support for new parents. 

You can get a bunch of free diapers, baby toys, bottles, and so much more just looking trough freebie sites and coupons. 

7.2. Make a baby registry

so that your friends and family wont buy you stuff you don´t want or need. Let them know what you need, because you are getting something regardless - it better be something you like.

8. Start taking bump photos and make a diary of your pregnancy. 

Download a cool app (like Baby Bump - where you can also follow your baby´s weekly development) and keep a progress diary of your pregnancy. It is awesome to read and look at the things you have been trough and one day, your baby will read trough this with excitement. I write letters to my baby every once in a while so that someday he will know how loved and wanted he was. I mean, why not - better safe than sorry, right? 

9. Buy a maternity bra and clothes.

I haven´t done that yet (and I am already in my second trimester - I am not showing that much yet and all of my clothes still fit) but I will buying at least a maternity bra soon. 

10. Announce your pregnancy to your family and friends!

This one is pretty special - sharing a happy news like his with people you love will be awesome. My mother and mother in law cried, they were so happy. I got a lot of happy faces, laughs and hugs when announcing this pregnancy. Awesome stuff.

11. Think about if you want to find out the sex of your baby or not. Have a talk with your partner.

We found out at 12 weeks that our baby is a boy, when we had our nuchal translucency appointment, which we payed for ourselves. It was very important to us to know our baby is developing correctly and this appointment is kinda important in our country - for as long as I know, every pregnant women I know went to this ultrasound.

12. Learn about your antenatal appointments during your pregnancy.

Ask questions like "How much ultrasounds are you getting, what will they be checking at which appointment, what is important and what is optional" and so on. It is always best to know what to expect - right? With my pregnancy I had my first ultrasound at 7 weeks, my nuchal translucency and hormone testing at 12 weeks, I am getting another ultrasound at 22 weeks and one more at about 32 weeks. This is it for me as far as I know. But if you will be having any kind of problems, you are getting more ultrasounds.

13. Massage your belly with lotion or coconut oil to help preventing stretch marks.

Massaging you belly with a good lotion or oil can help preventing or healing stretch marks. In all reality, nothing can prevent stretch marks if your skin is prone to them. You can try though. Also, drink a lot of water, hydrated skin is less likely to develop stretch marks.

Next Thursday I am posting a TO-DO list for second trimester and the one after that a TO-Do list for the third trimester! With that last one I will make you a FREEBIE Ultimate TO-DO List During Your Whole Pregnancy! 

I will make sure to post more lists and a whole bunch of pregnancy tips and things I am loving for my baby and me in next few months (like what to pack in a hospital bag, newborn essentials, baby shower tips, nursery ideas and much more), so visit my blog on Thursday's for pregnancy & baby content. Sometimes I will write about general health stuff though.


M.

This being my first pregnancy, I have a whole new world of changes, cravings and emotions to discover while my sweet baby is getting ready to join us on this beautiful earth. There are a lot of crazy emotions I am having at this time and also a lot of weird stuff I am craving. Well, not so weird to me right now but I have heard some women get even crazier cravings. It is all fun to read about so I decided to write something about cravings during pregnancy.
There are a few things that have changed with my choice of food since I got pregnant. I love food, I always have and I mostly enjoy eating all kinds of cooking. I may prefer some cuisine over others, but I am a true gourmet when it comes to food. I will also happily try out new foods (if they are not as weird as fried insects or anything similar). Lately I have been craving lots of sour foods, such as lemons, grapefruits, lime juice, sour candy. I have never loved sour food as much as I do now. My boyfriend used to eat sour food a lot, but I think now I am loving it much more than he does. Something I cannot get enough of are nectarines, melons and lemon yogurt - how about that. I have always liked fruits, but not to this extend. I could eat them all day long, but I know I have to eat diverse foods for my baby's health. These cravings are not so weird, am I right? I do love to mix food - I would eat pasta, then get a piece of fruit and even something sweet for dessert. Or a bread with ham and another one with butter and jam with a glass of milk to go with just because I can. At least I am not getting crazy with food servings, I have gained like two pounds in four months of my pregnancy. It is completely fine, my doctor says. I have hated coffee for a while there (it made me feel sick) but now I can eat and drink almost everything without getting sick. I am not having alcohol or anything that could hurt my baby, off course. I mostly drink water, but I sometimes fantasise about cold carbonated sweet drinks like Coca Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, 7up, Orangina Tangerine - you get the picture :) These are my cravings for now.
As a first time mom I have heard about a lot of weird cravings pregnant women have and I have researched a lot of different ones just because of curiosity. Some doctors say that pregnant women tend to crave something that has the highest amount of the stuff they are lacking with something they can tolerate eating. Seems logical, right? But this is not scientifically proven or anything. I decided to share a few common cravings and a few weird ones with you, just for fun.

Common Cravings

Pickles

Along with olives and potato chips pickles are a typical pregnancy craving, because increased blood volume raises woman´s need for sodium. So there is logic behind pregnancy craving, I guess.

Chocolate

This craving is attributed by increased need for calories, some say. If you crave chocolate, choose dark chocolate, the healthier version.

Eggs

You might crave eggs because they are great source of protein. 

Fruit

Some think this craving is the body's way to get in the Vitamin C and other vitamins you need during pregnancy. It is a good craving to have, but keep it under control, because of high amounts of sugar.

Ice Cream 

Milk products (this also counts for cheese and yogurt) are a common pregnancy craving mostly because of the high calcium content. If you ice cream intake gets a little crazy, try switching it out with frozen yogurt.

Lemons

Sour foods are also a common craving among pregnant women. Some say it is because the body is trying to get a more varied diet (this one is not very convincing to me but still interesting).

Weird Cravings

Some women experience a phenomenon called pica - which is a psychological eating disorder, when people desire to eat non food items. Studies show that 20 % of pregnant women go trough this - interesting, huh? I mean, this is a high percentage. Some of these desires are related to iron deficiencies in pregnant women, so if you get this cravings, talk to your doctor about it. 

Clay
Dirt
Chalk
Laundry Soap
Ice
Sponges

Some women say that is is not about the taste, but more about the texture of these items. 

Supposed Celebrity Cravings

I have no idea if these are true, but I read them somewhere and I am sharing them with you just for fun.

• Gwen Stefani - Tabasco (I love Tabasco!).
• Hilary Duff - Rice Krispy Treats, Red Hots Candy, chocolate covered pretzels and pickles (yummy and yummy)
• Kate Middleton - vegetarian curry (never ate that in my life)
• Jennifer Garner - cookies and cheese puffs (yummy).
• Tina Fey - Entenmann´s chocolate doughnuts (I love doughnuts)
• Jenna Fisher -mac and cheese and Lucky Charms (we do not eat mac and cheese a lot. Like once a year maybe. But yummy.)
• Jessica Alba - watermelon (yummy again - it seems like I just love every single kind of food in the world right now?!)
• Carrie Underwood - Pop Tarts (yummy again - maybe I should stop commenting..)
• Blake Lively - pickles and ice cream (it would be a very dull and common craving if it is wasn't a organic hand-churned pumpkin-flavoured ice cream and small-batch pickles.) 
• Mila Kunis - sauerkraut (oh, I love that too - but I rather eat sauerkraut soup).
• Pink - Sour Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, anything sour (yummy).

I am curious - what are or were your cravings during your pregnancy? Did you crave something common or something weird? I would love to hear about it in comments bellow :)

Have a great day!


M.

Finding out about your pregnancy is (usually) a happy occasion and a very exciting time for expecting parents. We all heard a bunch of pregnancy do´s and dont´s and now you may be wondering about what you should really be careful with. The way I see it, everyone has a different pregnancy experience and you should listen to your body to figure out what is good for you. There are still some common rules on how to live in a healthy way during pregnancy.
 For example, they say morning sickness lasts for a few months in your first trimester. I felt it during my second month of my pregnancy all day long. So I was not feeling sick only in the morning time, but all day long. It should be called shortly lived daily sickness in my case :) Some women don´t experience morning sickness at all and some feel it during their whole pregnancy. There is no rule on how you are going to feel during your pregnancy, but as I said, there are some general experiences that most women share - like feeling tired, moody, having sore breasts, constant hunger and cravings,. Here are 10 myths about pregnancy that I researched, experienced and talked with my doctor about, to clear up your concerns.

You Should Eat For Two

False. Growing a baby inside of you does not mean you need to consume two adult portions of food at every meal. There is no extra scoops for you just because you are pregnant. During your first trimester you don´t need to increase your calorie intake, during your second trimester you should consume 300 calories more a day and during your third month about 450 calories more a day. It really comes down to a glass of whole milk or half of a sandwich which is enough extra food a day. Gaining too much weight can be as unhealthy as not gaining none.

Decaf Only

False. One small cup of coffee a day is perfectly fine. You should definitely avoid large amounts of caffeine (more cups of coffee, energy drinks), but it is fine in moderation. No harm done. My doctor told me that it would be a bigger risk for me to completely stop drinking caffeine, if my body is used to high dosages a day, than rather just enjoy a cup of coffee.

No Alcohol

True. Two or more alcoholic drinks daily can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome. But you can still toast with a glass of bubbly if you go to a wedding or enjoy an occasional glass of vine with your dinner. Once in a month maybe, but it is still best to cut out alcohol completely.

No Cheese

False. You do not have to cut out cheese completely, at least not all kinds of cheese. Avoid the soft, unpasteurised products like Brie, feta, and goat cheese that might carry food-borne illnesses. But you can still enjoy your Cheddar or Swiss with crackers.

No Seafood

False. The smell of seafood may make you feel sick, but it is not harmful for your baby. You should avoid raw fish, because of the bad kind of bacteria you can ingest with it. Enjoy cooked seafood without feeling worried. If you are concerned about mercury levels in fish, choose the ones with lower mercury levels, like salmon, shrimp, and tilapia. On the other hand swordfish and tilefish have the highest levels of mercury and they should be skipped. It is all about moderation though - eat tuna once a week and not daily.

Skip the Exercise

False. Mild exercise is very good for you and your baby. It will keep you fit, healthy and make you more in control of your weight gain during your pregnancy. Being fit will make your labour and birth of your baby easier. My doctor said that if I was active before, I can continue to stay active during my pregnancy (I am a runner), but not over do it. If I feel tired, I should listen to my body and take it easy. If you are not used to working out, you should not start training for a half marathon about now. But low-impact workouts will be great for you and your baby. Avoid contact sports and exercise that involve you lying on your back (which reduces blood flow to you brain and uterus). If you are not sure about which workouts to pick, talk to your doctor. If you have a high risk pregnancy you cannot do any of the workouts anyway.

No Dying Your Hair

False. Chemicals that are absorbed trough your skin with hair dye are so minimal, they are not harmful for the fetus. You hair will change during your pregnancy though and the products that worked well before, may not do the same now. You may feel sick because of the fumes, in which case you should hold off on hair treatments during your first trimester. It is up to you.

No Hot Baths

True. You should avoid saunas or anything that raises your body temperature over 38 degrees Celsius. If the water is too hot, you get overheated and that increases your heart rate, reduces blood flow to your baby, and potentially puts your baby under stress.

No Flying

False. If you are healthy, you can fly whenever you want, it is not harmful for your baby. The kind of radiation you're exposed to doesn't have much penetration into the body, so your baby will be just fine. Some airlines won´t let you go on a plane during your last trimester, but that is mainly because they fear you will get into labour and they will have to land early - as I read somewhere. For me, I would rather nor fly during my last trimester, because I would have the same fear. I would rather give birth in a hospital than miles about the earth.

No Sex

False. You can have sex during your pregnancy, it will not harm your baby at all. You should be concerned about sexually transmitted infections - pregnancy doesn't protect against that. Keep in mind, that sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted to your baby. Use protection if you are not sure about your partner. It is a hard thing to think about if you are expecting a child together, but is is a valid concern.

Enjoy this beautiful time in your life and stay healthy.


M.

I am officially in the second trimester of my pregnancy and we are so happy and excited to meet out little baby boy (not 100% yet, but most likely) in February 2016! I have never imagined I could be feeling as proud and happy as I am every time I think about him growing inside me. All that is important to me right now is for him to be healthy and safe. How things change.. This is a new chapter for us and we love each day of this process when we are preparing for our little munchkin to join us. I am happy to share this news with you, especially since from now on I can write about a whole bunch of new feelings, projects, knowledge, experiences and plans. So much to look forward to.

I am keeping track of my baby's development and I am writing down all of the important milestones, checkups and my own feelings with this experience. I have been writing digital letters to my baby, which I will include in his baby book and give it to him one day, when he can appreciate it. I plan to read it to him while he is little, that he can learn how magical it was for our family to have him. I will not include all of the personal details in those letters (I may erase a few things in the end), but things in general. You can really go into too much detail and things can lose its charm. Here are my first thoughts, which I wrote down when I found out I was pregnant. Here is where my Journalist side shows itself :)