Turn that frown upside down!

Now that I'm in my third trimester, I can not get ahold of my emotions. One minute I'm fine, and the next I'm crying, for absolutely no reason. I wasn't always the one, who got insulted, by someone saying something offensive to me. But now I'll cry with actually tears, and it's so weird to me. Not only by telling me something the wrong way, would I cry. Now if you are getting me annoyed, and on my nervous, I'll just cry too.
I made supper one night, and my husband told me that I had put to much black pepper, I cried as if he just told me the worst thing has just happened, is that normal! Come to think of it, my husband must think I have gone crazy or something, like why in the world do I keep crying. I happened to make sure I don't do it in front of him, because I no I'm crazy. But I cry to much to hide all of them for him.
My crying feast, only really started in my third trimester, can you imagine if I had this the whole time! I no I sound crazy, but hey that part of pregnancy!
Another thing I have noticed that started, is I became a little OCD. Not actually OCD, OCD just like I need my stuff in there right spot, I want stuff done the right/my way, I'll make thing straight, little things that didn't always bother me. But real OCD is actually common in pregnancy, because of all the worries we have of becoming a parent. Or the true feeling we suppress during during pregnancy, like how you really not enjoying it, but you hide it, because you feel ashamed to think that way. Or because of our hormones changes, we or more prone to developing OCD. OCD can be a serious thing, so if you feel you may have it more then just organizing, then it's something to mention to your doctor. One of the ways to help OCD, is by talking to others who can relate, so it doesn't make you feel alone. Does that sound familiar? I have mentioned before that, that is the reason why I blog, so that you don't feel alone. I don't do it for OCD reasons, but the same concept is there... Your not alone!

There is a little game in this post, count the times I used the word cry/crying/cried and OCD. And guess the significances of that number.

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Lets hope not to see this face so much!

Finding the right doctor!

For the first day of Chanukah, Ill talk about a different first, my first doctors appointment. When we found out I was pregnant, the first thing I did was call the OB to make an appointment. Finding the right OB for you, can be a hard process, I changed doctor 3 times. Some of you may have never even went to an OB/GYN before and wouldn't know where to start or who to call. I did go to on OB/GYN before but I
didn't like them, and did not want to use them for my pregnancy. The doctor I called was my sisters, she had mentioned her doctor once, and I took down the name and googled the number, so when the time came I wouldn't have to ask anyone. Great; that was easy right? Little did I know that they did not accept my insurance, I'm not sure why they didn't ask me over the phone, while making the appointment. But when they called to confirm, I was asked and then was told "We don't accept your insurance, but you can keep your appointment, but you will have to pay $500 for the first visit." oh great thanks, but no thanks Ill try another place.

I thought I was getting of easy, but I guess not. So now it was time to start the doctor hunt, an easy way to find out what doctor in your area accept your insurance, is just to call the insurance company and ask, and they will provide you with a whole list. But they wont tell you how good, or anything about that doctor. So now that you have a list, time to start making calls. First question to ask them, is if they are accepting new patients? If they are you can continue the conversation, if not then that's one off your list. Feel free to ask them if they can provide you with information about there office, some may even let you come in and check the place out. But don't expect receptionist to be nice. (Big mmistake I made) If you like how it sound or maybe you heard of that office before and got some great feed back, then you are ready to schedule your first appointment.

I had went through my list and chosen a doctor and had my first appointment set for June 24 2013. (I was 6 weeks) When the day finally came, I had no idea what to expect for this appointment. I get to the office, and I already didn't like it, the receptionist had her daughter there with her and it just made me very uncomfortable. Remember how pregnant women can smell everything? This place had a smell that was making me so sick. They called my name and took me to the back, where I saw a lady standing there holding her urine sample and another getting her blood drawn, no not privately in there room, this was out in the hall where they had a little section where the nurse did her thing.

I met the doctor, it was a little awkward, he was a quite guy, that let you do all the talking. But it was my first appointment and I didn't know what to say, so there was alot of awkward silence. He did give me a book (the one good thing I liked) I let the doctor and the nurse do there thing, what ever needed to be done, I let them do it but I knew I wasn't going back there. Time to find a new doctor!

As I was on the hunt again, I needed to speak to the doctor, but he was on call so they had a different doctor call me back. The doctor who called me seemed really nice, and was on the phone with me till all my questions where answered. So I did the brave thing, and asked him if I can come to his office, and he was more then happy to see me. I thought I hit the jackpot, what where the odds of a doctor I liked, be calling me. He gives me the office information, to give them a call to schedule an appointed. Funny enough, I call the next day to find out its the doctors office I had went to before I was pregnant. I figured ill give them another chance, since its a different doctor who see you when your pregnant anyways. I was 8 weeks by this appointment and my morning sickness was really acting up. I spent half my visit in the bathroom, with my head by the toilet, and a nurse rubbing a wet cloth on my neck. And the other half sleeping waiting to see the doctor. The nurse had been asking me really strange questioned, like if I have a boy who will be my mohel, and other questioned that I felt were just so not relevant at the moment, I was only 8 weeks! But I brushed it off because I haven't seen the doctor yet, and I still liked him. My appointment was going ok so far, I even felt conformable enough to tell them to invest in air refresher's, as there are plenty of pregnant women here, and I couldn't be the only one bothered by the smell. They laughed and said they will take it into consideration.

I wasn't trying to be picky, but something was bothering me that the doctor had said. So I had asked other people there opinion and they agreed that it wasn't appropriate for the doctor to have said that. I wasn't actively looking for a new doctor, I thought I'll give them another try. A few days before my appointment they called me saying, how the doctor wont be in and well need to reschedule. We had hung up without setting a new appointment.

I have been seeing a gastroenterologist, who is an amazing doctor, but is a little car ride away. I called and asked there office if they can refer me to on OB/GYN. They gave me someone who they were affiliated with. When I called, the receptionist on the phone was so nice, she stayed on the phone with me as we were looking online at all the different doctors, (its a group) and how there office is ran. She emailed me her information, and told me as soon as I get my medical record sent over, she will call me to schedule my appointment. My first appointment there was amazing. The office is nice, clean and no funny smells, everyone is friendly and there to make sure you are happy. My doctor is amazing, I guess third time really is a charm!

You may think I am crazy for changing so many times, but it is so important to like your doctor, it makes things alot easier. So if your not happy with your first, second or third doctor, don't be afraid to change. There is a doctor that is right for you, even if you have to travel a little like I do, its all worth it, you'll see!

P.S I recently received a call from doctor office number 2, asking if I had I changed doctors. Because they see I haven't had any follow up appointments since July.

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Me at my first appointment, at the first doctor.

Interview with a mother of three kids!

Today’s interview is with Leah, a mother of three kids: Esty, whose 8, Shlomo 6, and Racheli/Kelly 2. We talked about her pregnancies and motherhood. She has a really good take on life and has great ideas on how to manage your day-to-day life. She was a really pleasure to interview.
CH: What’s the first thing that comes to your mind that you remember about pregnancy?
LM: When I was Pregnant with my first, Esty, I remember throwing up when I ate eggs. I couldn’t touch eggs after that. I still have a hard time eating them. I also remember not being able to walk into my kitchen; the smell made me so nauseas. When I was pregnant with my Racheli I couldn’t stand the smell of water!
CH: I can really relate to that, I have the same problem with eggs and my kitchen as well! All pregnancies are so different, how was each of yours unique?
LM: For starters, they were different because of the gender of the baby. When I was pregnant with my son Shlomo, it was a lot easier in the early stage of pregnancy than it was with my girls. With my first I was able to sleep and allow myself to be sick but with the other two I just didn’t have time for that, I had to ignore it. I also had very different cravings, with Esty I craved strawberry ices and  pita falafel. With Shlomo it was ice cubes and with my youngest Racheli, it was apples.
CH: Is there something you would have done different in your first pregnancy?
LM: Yes; I would have gone out more at night, you’re free you should go and enjoy your freedom. Because, after the baby comes, if you want to, you’ll need to find a babysitter.
CH: What helped you with your nausea?
LM: I ate a little bit frequently, when you’re hungry it makes it much worse and it’s not worth it.
CH: Rate your pregnancy on a scale of 1-10.
LM: With my Esty it was an 8, I was so sick and throwing up all day. Shlomo a 5, only first trimester was bad. With Racheli a 7, it was better than Esty, but not as good as Shlomo.
CH: How about your ratings of your newborns?
LM: Esty was a 10, she was so hard. Shlomo a 3, he was such a good baby he slept through the night from day 1, from 12:00-5:00 just ate and went back to sleep. We had to keep checking if he was breathing. We weren't used to it because Esty cried all night. Racheli a 5, she went to sleep late like 1:00 or 2:00 AM but then she slept through the night.
CH: I hope my baby's like your Shlomo! Transitioning into motherhood can be really hard, how was your experience?
LM: Really, really hard. Esty was very colicky, she cried from 2-5 every night, and all I did was cry with her. She did this till she was 4 months old. And then she became really good and I really started to enjoyed her!
CH: Wow that does sound hard and emotionally exhausting. How was it from one kid to two kids? Was it a lot better?
LM: Yes, it was really good. I learnt from my Esty what I didn’t wanna do: I knew I wanted to be home right away and not stay by someone, because the packing and going back and forth was too much for me. I wanted to be in the comfort of my own home.
CH: And how about from two to three?
LM: Extremely hard, my son Sholom was almost 4 and was l already used to the no baby schedule.  Just taking care of all kids and then also having a baby with a baby schedule, was hard. I couldn’t just going out with kids anymore, I now had to bring things and think of baby stuff, like feeding time and changing.
CH:  How did you manage the struggle of three kids?
LM: I went with who needs me the most, I learnt that a baby can cry a little and won’t remember you ignored it but a 7 year old will. A baby crying bothers me, not the baby, but it does bother the kids when you ignore them, and tending to the crying baby when they need you. When my husband is around, then everything is much easier. I also learnt how to multitask- we now do homework in the bathroom, while the other is the bath.
CH: That's actually really smart! Is there a challenge you feel that other parents are going through as well?
LM: Yes; giving attention to all your kids, with school and everything else going on, I only have about 3 hours to spend with them. I make sure I spend time with all and remember to enjoy them, they’re not robots.
CH: How do you divide the attention so that they each get alone time?
LM: Racheli is home before Esty and Shlomo, so she gets her time then. Esty comes home a little earlier then Shlomo, and as we go on the way to get him, it’s her time. By the time Shlomo comes home, he’s hungry, so while he eats I give him his time. Bed time is when they get real one on one time, with me and my husband. We put them in one at time and talk about the best  and worst  part of their day. We do it privately so they don’t feel uncomfortable saying it in front of the others kids. If you show interest in what they’re saying, they really start to talk.
CH: Finish the sentence: Motherhood is_________?
LM: Everything: it is my way of life.
CH: Can you share some of the things your kids say that you find cute or funny?
LM: Well my Kelly is hysterical, everything she says is funny, even her faces, you just look at her and laugh! My Esty, she told me the other day that she remembers me saying how I liked her doll carriage better than the baby’s stroller. I had bought her a stroller when my 3rd was born so she shouldn’t use the baby’s. I find it really funny when my 2 big kids talk about me, I feel old. When they talk they can seem like adults.
CH: Is there a conversation that you have in mind that makes them seems like adults?
LM: Yes, when my grandmother pasted away my son said I'm so sad, so my daughter asked him why. He answered because we can never see her again. So my daughter says don’t worry will see her when Moshiach comes! He then asked me if she was going to be buried in Israel, I said no I didn’t think so, so he replies, “Oy, it’s much better to be!” I guess his teacher taught him that. I thought it was funny how mature it was.
CH: Does it make you proud when they act mature?
LM: Yes; but it’s not even when I expect them to be. Like, in grocery store, and I warned them to behave. But when we’re at home, they are so respectful, mature and polite. It’s not only when other see, it’s the times when you don’t expect it that makes me proud.
CH: Do have someone who you go to for advice?
LM: Not someone specific, but my mother, all of my sisters- they are my life and a friend.
CH: Was this during pregnancy or motherhood?
LM: Both.
CH: What advice did they give?
LM: My friend always tells me, “It’s ok/good to take time for yourself, without the kids. A vacation, or even a night is important.”
CH: Do you have philosophy/motto of life that you go by?
LM: Yes; I was at a parenting seminar and we were talking about how there are going to be hard days, but that doesn’t mean you’re a bad mother. They said "You need to be a good parent 80% of the time, the 20% won’t destroy your kid. Keep trying to be 80% and if you mess up, tomorrow is another day." So I follow the 80/20 rule.
CH: How did you juggle work and being a mom?
LM: When Esty was born I stopped working, but then got a part time job in a play group, and I was able to take her with me, and I did online course in my spare time. So by the time my second was born I opened up my own studio, and worked around my kid’s schedule.
CH: From your point of view, how is my blog helping others?
LM: When you read it, you see you are not alone. We all go through this, and it can be really hard to go through it alone.

Thank you, Leah!
I hope you enjoyed reading this interview as much as I did giving it!

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Normal pains, that seem abnormal!

Okay, ok so I found out about this really weird thing that pregnant women can have, and apparently it's normal. But, when you have it, you just simply can't understand how it possibly can be; it’s called Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction. The Symphysis Pubis is a stiff joint that connects the two halves of your pelvis together. Your body produces a hormone called relaxin, which softens your ligament to help your baby pass through your pelvis.
Your pubic joints and ligaments move during pregnancy (yes, they move), and can widen too far and can cause inflammation and pain which is the condition SPD. The pain kinda feels like someone kicked you in your groin, as weird as it sounds, it is actually extremely painful! You can barely walk, stand or spread your legs, everything just hurts down there.
Of course I have this, I guess my baby needed another symptom to check off its checklist. I hope I finished the list already. My doctor told me to try Spanx or something like that, because applying pressure somehow helps, or to take baths, which who doesn't love.
If you feel that you may have SPD, don't be alarmed even though it feels like something would be extremely wrong. But, of course, confirm it first with your doctor, and come up with a way to relieve your pain. You can always Google more about SPD for more information.
As strange as it may seem, I'm almost glad I experience so many weird and crazy things in my pregnancy. Because, not that many people are opened to talking about their experience, let alone blog about it. Some of you may think I reveal too much, but I'm ok with it. SPD is something that feels like it can be something really wrong, but it's really nothing serious. But not many people know about it, and always run to the doctor with a lot of concern. I would have called right away, if I wasn't headed to the doctor in the morning, but if I felt it was getting worse I would have called. Yes, the pain can feel that bad! So I hope my experience through my pain, can somehow help you, in some way or another.

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Pushing past your will!

How is everyone recovering from there long and awesome weekend? I'm recovering by taking upon myself something new that I recommend others should too.
I had such an amazing day yesterday, that I was even to busy to post. My Hebrew birthday was this past Thursday, but it was to hard to celebrate during the week, so we pretended that it was on Sunday. My day started off amazing I woke up late, and noticed my lovely husband has done all the Shabbas dishes, that's was the first special thing he did. Next, he came home with balloons and a Starbucks coffee with my favorite flavor...Carmel, so far my day was off to a great start.
Many of you know that the way you feel, can be extremely unpredictable in pregnancy one day your fine and the next your stuck in bed. For me it's not even by the day, it's also by the hour, so we know to plan our day cautiously. I usually don't end up going out much, just because I'm nervous how I will feel once I'm out. I definitely never go anywheres that require to much walking, it's painful for my back and my legs, so I just end up complaining more then enjoying. But yesterday was different it was my 'birthday' and I was ganna force myself to get out of house and actually do something, and I am so happy I did.
Once I got out, I felt so good, I felt accomplished by just making it out my door and having a destination that wasn't an earn. Yes my back killed and I could barley walk but it still was an amazing day.
My husband and I went to go see Spider-Man on Broadway, I thought it was the only Broadway show my husband can also enjoy. The show was really cool, Spider-Man flies around in the audience and lets out webs.
It felt really good to be out and doing something different/special, it made me almost forget about the pain I was in sitting there, but so worth it. We then went out to dinner and froze walking those few short blocks to the restaurant, it was freezing in the city, but again so worth it. When we finished eating and the night was over, my back was just bothering me to much to walk to the car, so my dear husband hailed us a cab.
I am so so so glad I was able to go out, I now find it necessary to try and push myself to get out more. Even on the days I'm not feeling that great, I think I should at least try to get out... it felt... healthy. I know it can be really tough some days, but we should all try, I'm not saying to push yourself behind your limits, but push your self beyond your will. And make things happen, don't sit at home and complain (like I do) how your in pain and can't do anything. Get out there and do stuff in pain, because it ain't going anywheres. And I can bet, when your out you'll kinda forget about the pain because you'll be focusing on other stuff around you. So for those of you who are uncomfortable, in pain or just lazy, like I am let's try and get out there more, it can only benefit us!

Dont worry the drink was non alcoholic!

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Helpful tips to cleaning for shabbas!

Oh don't you just love Fridays?! That feeling that shabbas is coming and the weekend is here. That sense of relaxation we earn for all week, that book we haven't picked up since last week we just can't wait to finish. There's something special about that feeling, but it takes a lot to get there! Shopping, cooking and cleaning there always so much to do.

I know your all busy doing all that, so hears helpful tips on cleaning, for you or your cleaning lady to use.
My number one cleaning supply I love is my Mr. clean magic eraser. I use it for everything, my white leather kitchen chairs that show every little dirt, it takes it right off. I use it for my oven and even my doors and moldings, it gets ride of those black lines. ... Not impressed yet? Try using it in your bathtub/shower and bathroom tile. It helps you skip the bleach, soak and rub routine, and all you have to do is rub, it makes life so much simpler!

                                 

Another thing I always must have to clean, is a dryer sheet... No not for my launder, did you know it take off those wet stains on your faucet? Try it ull see!
To dust my furniture (especially my wood furniture) I use swiffer sweepers cloths, (the ones that are meant for the mops) It catches all the dust and keeps it there. I'm sure you can you a regular paper towel and it will still work, but I like these cloth, no scratches are ever left behind.

If your wood has a finished touch (like a shine) NEVER use any kind of spray unless it says it's meant for wood (I made that mistake once) also never ever leave any liquids or soups directly down on the wood the soup can leave a mark, it takes off the finish! Do you ever do your own wig or fix it up and curl it and then use hair spray? Yes your hair spray can be ruining your bedroom set! Moral of it all don't use anything to be safe on your wood furniture!!

Consequences, it happened for leaving a pluggable air reshener on the dresser, it leaked all over! 

Have a Good Shabbas and relax!!

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Awful strech marks!!

Some women swear how coco butter and so many other products on the market really work for stretch marks. But that doesn't have so much truth to it. The reality is they may only help for the itchiness of stretching, so apply away because that itchiness can be a real bother!
Ask you mother, sisters and other female relatives if they have stretch marks, chances are if they do, you will too. Stretch marks are genetic, so you may just be doomed if you find out everyone has! But there is other reasons you can get stretch marks, so you may be in luck, your family members might have it, because of other reasons.
For example, if they carried multiples, chances are there marks came from that more, then your genes. So if your Octomom or expecting multiples, there's a much high chance of getting them. Friendly reminder expecting multiples are genetic as well.
Another way you can get them is by gaining too much weight too fast, gradually gain your weight, is the way to go.
There are some helpful tips you can try. But not to prevent them, but to try and minimize the severity of them. A health diet is not only good for your physical health, it's good for your skin as well, Healthier skin = less marks.
Eat foods rich in antioxidants, which help nourish and protect skin, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables (blueberries, strawberries) also food that contain vitamin E, which protects skin cell membranes (nuts, seeds, avocados) Foods containing vitamin A, which repairs skin tissues. (carrots, sweet potato)  also foods contain omega 3s, which keep cell membranes healthy and make your skin glow. (fish, eggs)
Keep hydrated, how ever you can by fruit, water, or tea (without caffeine) Water helps detoxify your body and keeps your skin cells plump which is healthier and better for when it bounces back after stretching.
Exercise during pregnancy, helps your skin not be so stretchy and it improves your body's circulation. It also can help by preventing you from gaining too much weight.
So keep you, your baby and your skin health during pregnancy, they all go along way.

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Where it all began

It was a saturday night and I had just got home from a shabbas spent at my mothers, with another sister and her 4 kids. Two of her kids had just been recovering from a bad stomach virus, that was contagious. I was up all night, most of it sitting on the bathroom floor next to the toilet. I didn't think I was pregnant, I just thought it was quite obvious that I had caught the virus. I waited for it to pass all Sunday and then all Monday but it wasn't getting any better, and the virus that was going around was just a 24 hours virus, not a few days. It was not until I was on the phone with a sister of mine, saying how I was still sick, when she joked "Maybe your pregnant." To her feeling sick meant being pregnant, because she is pregnant, and was going through morning sickness at that time. We joked about it for a little and then I started to question myself and my 'virus'. When I hung up the phone I couldn't get the thought out of my head, but still very questionable about the whole thing.
I'm ganna get personal and explain, and I hope this won't offend anyone. Again my blog is to make people more aware of anything on this topic.
Many of you have probably heard that once your on birth control, and go off, your body can take some time to ovulate and may need time adjusting. It's like a heads up if you don't get pregnant right away it's normal, even if its a couple of months. But no one tells you that not always is there a few month wait, it maybe even be a few weeks. So next time you may not want to take the 'waiting till my body adjust' into your time frame.
I was on birth control for a little over a year, and my husband and I made the decision we should go off. But we had in our minds that it will probably be in a few months from now...but it wasn't. About two and half weeks later is when I experienced my so called 'virus'. I didn't think was possible to even start feeling things so early on in pregnancy, and I certainly didn't think I was pregnant so fast. Still hesitant or maybe in denial, I still thought it was just a virus, after all I wasn't even due yet for my period and I haven't missed one so I thought I would always have at least till then. But my virus wasn't getting any better, so I decided to take a test, waiting for the result was one of those most scary, anxious, exciting, nervous and emotional few minutes of my life... basically the most bipolar moment ever! I took a digitally test and I was just expecting/waiting for it to say 'not pregnant' (clearly I was still in denial) I never would I have imagined to see the words pregnant, but when those 8 letters P.R.E.G.N.A.N.T became visible, I was SO in shock, I bursted out into tears (happy tears of course) and just hugged my husband and was laughing and crying, jumping and hugging  saying "were pregnant" "were pregnant" "were pregnant" obviously another bipolar moment, but now we can just call it HORMONES.
My virus turned into a 4 month virus called 'morning sickness'! And this is where it all began, the emotion roller coaster, the sleepless nights or the sleep all day days, the nausea and vomiting, the no appetite and an amazing sense of smell. You cry for absolutely no reason and can laugh at things that just aren't funny, you cry because your crying and get mad that your just crying, for reasons you don't understand. Your in the mood a specifics food, so your husband goes and gets you it, but by the time he comes back, you no longer can look or think about eating it. And all we have to blame for this, is that tiny tiny thing in us called a baby/fetus, that causes us to have massive hormones... In other words PREGNANCY!!!

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My pregnacny test!

E.R adventure!

My baby and I are b'h both fine, but we did take a trip to emergency room last night. I mentioned how I have been experiencing bad back pain, but since thursday my back has been really bothering me (more so then usual) On Friday my doctor wanted me to come get checked out, but the office is a 25 min drive and it was getting to close to Shabbas. I was nervous to head over there and be stuck! So they told me if thing progressed or if I experience any other warning signs then to go right away. I didn't feel like it was 100% necessary, and I wasn't experiencing any other warning signs. So I stayed put and I just popped some Tylenol over the weekend. So when I followed up with them yesterday, and explained to them what I was feeling, (back pain and fever like symptoms) they wanted me to get checked out right away, so this time I went. I really didn't want to go, I felt kind of silly going because my back hurt and I hate the emergency room, but I couldn't not go that would just be Irresponsible of me. When a doctor tell you to go you go! (Even if you think its nothing)
You would think I was one of those who had my doctor on speed dial, but Im actually pretty good and only called once before this, but not because I have nothing to ask, I just call my mom or one of my sisters. But if they weren't as helpful as they are, believe me I would call almost everyday, it's what they are there for. So don't be embarrassed or hesitant to pick up and call. And make sure to mention every symptom, to you they might be nothing, but when you tell them to your doctor some of your symptoms can mean something to them when together with others! I didn't think my fever like symptoms where anything, I thought it was because of the weather, but when I mentioned it to my doctor, that's when she started raising some concerns. So don't feel like when you call your doctors office your being a nuisance when your listing off your symptoms, It's important they get all necessary information.
At the hospital they hooked me up to monitors right away to check if my baby was ok. Next they check if I was dilating to make sure my back pain wasn't labor... b'h everything was good down there. Then they wanted to make sure I didn't devolve any infections, and if my kidneys were ok, so they took a urine test.
A nurse came in (not the one I had all night)  and mentioned how the babies oxygen levels were dropping and they needed me to switch the position I was laying. So of course I started to panic, but waited to talk to the nurse who was intending me all night. The nurse apologize that the other nurse has raised concerned, she said sometimes the monitor can pick up my heart rate instead of the babies which is a lot slower, and can look quite scary on the monitor.
Thank god everything is fine and all it was is normal back pain pregnant women can experience! But it is better safe then sorry, and it I think I did the right thing by just going to make sure that my back pain was just, back pain. As much as I'm ready to have my baby and I am so thankful it is still safe and sound in me!! :)
What a night! Stay safe!!

Here's what to look for in up coming posts!
First doctors appointment!
Babies heart beat
My no show baby bump!
Memory loss?
Interviews!
Product reviews!
The adcantage of exercise!
and much much more!

Happy Motherhood!!

An interview with a mom!

I wanted to reach out to more of my readers and to try and make more post relate to all the moms out there. But since I am not a mom yet, I am not the one to give advise. So I have deiced to start interviews, I will be interviewing a mom every so often, to make it more ratable to everyone. Today's interview is from Mimi a mom of two adorable kids, Daniel who's 4, and her 9 month baby girl Shira.

CH: Pregnancy has alot of exciting moments, what was thee most memorable moment in your pregnancy?

MS: I was pregnant with my second child and woke up in the middle of the night and felt my baby move for the first time. And I heard my son who was 3 at the time, laughing in his sleep in the next room!
CH: That's so cute! does he always laugh in his sleep?

MS: Never!!

CH: Not all pregnancies are the same, What was the biggest difference between your two pregnancy?

MS: My weight in my first and my knowledge with my second.

CH: After your second pregnancy, if you could have done something different in your first what would it have been?

MS: I would not have watched so much TV and eaten so many tubs of ice cream!

CH: I can relate to that! Was there something useful that you found out about in your second pregnancy that you wish you could have done/known in your first?

MS: That just because you are pregnant, it does not mean you are handicapped. your allowed to excessive, run around and do errands. And your allowed to get yourself a drink without having someone else get it for you. People tend to treat pregnant women as if they cant do anything for themselves anymore, and it rubs off but you need to remember you are capable, to a certain extent, in moderation and do what you can handle.

CH: Very well said! The transition into motherhood can be a very hard time, how was it for you?

MS: Hard, hard and really really hard! But with time it was all worth it!

CH: With all the changes, what was the hardest thing to get use to?

MS: That you will never be number 1 again. Its always the kids, your husband and then you.

CH: Wow that is something to think about! Being a mother of two kids, what are some day to day challenges that you'd think are common?

MS: Juggling it all, I always tell everyone having one kid is playing house, having two kids the game is over! You are officially a mom!

CH: Do you have any useful tips on how you manage to juggle it all?

MS: I try to remember that I do not have to be supermom, its OK to buy takeout and for the house to not be spotless at all times. As long as the kids are dressed, feed and alive at the end of the day, you did your job and you deserve credit for that.

CH: What about if your dressed and feed, does that count for something?

MS: Your lucky if that gets done, so you definitely deserve credit!

CH: What does motherhood mean to you?

MS: EVERYTHING! and an endless love that i never thought even existed.

CH: Kids have a mind of there own, is there something funny you can think of your son told you?

MS: My Daniel who is 4 asked me the other day, if god has a computer in the sky that he keeps in his study.

CH: That's adorable! Motherhood as many amazing moments whats your pride moment?

MS: When my son protects me from the fears he knows I have, like fish and insects. I know i did the right thing by showing him its OK to be scared and it is OK to rely and lean on people when in need.

CH: AW that's amazing! can you give an example on he he would protect you

MS: He is my professional insect killer since I have a major phobia, he would say "Mommy don't come here, ill kill it so your not scared." If he smells fish he would say "Mommy don't come here you will be sad, because you don't like it." Even if i would to say I am scared he would tell me "Mommy don't worry ill save you."

CH: Your son sounds like a great kid!

MS: He is, he is so yummy and loving he has the boggiest heart!

CH: Any helpful tips you have for mothers other moms?

MS: Try to enjoy your kids and to listen to what they want and need from you, and shower them with love and hugs and kisses!

CH: On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the worst) how would you rate your pregnancies?

MS: My first an 8, my second a 4, it was really good compared to my first.

CH: Was the second easier because you knew what to expect?

MS: Yes. It was probably a mixture of knowing and just feeling more comfortable with the whole title of being pregnant.

CH: We all have that someone we go to for advise, who did you go to?

MS: My older sister Leah and my friend Rochel.

CH: What was the best advise they have given you?

MS: My sister Leah is my inspiration! She told me, your kids feel and know when you are sad, happy, angry and annoyed, so always try to keep cool and stay as positive as possible, since you never know how it will affect them.

CH: Wise words!

CH: I have one more question for you. Do you think my blog can help moms and moms to be?

MS: Of course! It is just nice to know that others people are out there going through the same emotions and difficulties as you are, on a day to day basis. I hope your blog reaches all moms and moms to be. And inspire them all to be as strong, healthy and gorgeous like you are xoxo

Thank you Mimi for your time and thoughts.

I hope that you moms out there benefited and are able to relate!

Here's what to look for in up coming posts!!

First doctors appointment!

Babies heart beat!

My no show baby bump!

Memory loss?

Interviews!

Product reviews!

The advantage of exercise!

and much much more!

Happy Motherhood!!

Truth about your pregnancy glory!

Many women look forward to finding out what their pregnancy will be like, I know I tried imagining it so many times. Even at a young age, we would put pillow or a ball in our shirt and say "this is what I will look like when I'm pregnant". But pregnancy is not anything you can imagine until you've gone or your going through it. I have imagine my big round belly, my pregnancy glow, even my pregnancy swag also known as your waddle. I imagined it would be a beautiful time. And was looking forward to that bond between just you and your baby, that everyone talks about. All this is true, it is beautiful and an amazing time and I wouldn't change it for the world. But I want to put a different prospective on it all, the one where most pregnant women feel at some point of there pregnancy.

We've all heard the term pregnancy glow, and we all dream of having it. But when someone tells me I have a glow this is more what I'm thinking.
I hope they mean that glow and not my face is oil again, because my hormones are making me extra greasy.
oh gosh my skin was so dry this morning, did I put on to much cream?
Can they tell I just huffed and puffed up the stairs, am I sweating or something?

When I was in my first trimester and people told me not to worry it will get better in your second, I sometimes wanted to slap them! (hormones much?) My thoughts that ran through my mind were, you think I care about what it will be like in 6 weeks from now? All I want is it for it to be better now!
Is that what you told yourself, and did that help you get through your first trimester?
As soon as my second trimester hit, my expectation were so high, that I was so disappointed. My morning sickness did not get better, I did not get that boost of energy I did not get less tired. If anything it was worst or harder from the expectations I had that your second trimester is easier. (It finally got better at 41/2 months)

The guess what I'm having game that everyone loves to play seem strange, boy or girl? There's really not that many options, I'm not going to deny that I play it as well. But unless my baby is being some kind of alien, when I give birth someone outs there's ganna say I TOLD YOU SO! So everyone can guess all they want, change your mind ten times if you'd like, but I won't change the odds of it being one or the other!
Who loves that feeling when your baby's moves around? I know I do! But how about feeling it for the first time? For me it was freaky.... There a baby/human an alive thing moving inside of me that I can feel! FREAKY!
I do love the feeling and I even eat green apples (it has a lot of sugar) when I want to feel it get really hyper. But no one enjoys when it starts hitting you in ribs or kicked you in the bladder, or my personal favorite, my spin!
You can't forget about, that satisfied feeling when you finally are able to sit up in bed after trying three different ways.
How about that satisfying feeling when you finally made it to the bathroom to pee for the 5th time in the hour?.... Oh wait there is no satisfying feeling!
You drop something on the floor and try to reach it but something/someone's in your way!
Can you tie/zip your shoe or boots? Iv actually been thankful, I found some flexible gymnastic style way of reaching me shoes.
When people ask "does your husband love feeling the baby move"? I replay nicely saying yes, when in reality it took days for him to get it the first time, and well be lucky to do it again. Every time he tried the baby stopped, we always try but it's not as easy as it seems, I think we have to wait till it's gets bigger, to really feel it move.
I kept this one for last who loves the saying "Your bump is adorable, you didn't get fat at all, you look so cute"? Let's break down the sentence
A: My bump is adorable ... I tried so hard hiding it and took hours to find an outfit that wouldn't make it so noticeable, thanx for noticing it.
B: I didn't get fat... Really because the scale says so and I clearly have a belly and I feel huge so... Thanx?
C: Cute ... I look cute? I just spent hours trying to do my hair and make up to be pretty, but I look cute?

Yes pregnancy is a beautiful time, but not always is it so beautiful. And it's ok to feel that way, our body goes through crazy changes and some of us experience some interesting symptoms. Instead of hiding behind your so called 'glory of pregnancy' embrace your not such glorious moment by telling it as a funny story everyone has these moments!

P.s how's your memory?

Tomorrow post will be an interviewing from a mom of two adorable children!

Here's what to look for in up coming posts!!

First doctors appointment!

Babies heart beat!

My no show baby bump!

Memory loss?

Product reviews!

The advantage of exercise!

and much much more!

Happy Motherhood!!

These photos are not my own!

Product review!

Sitting eating lunch I suddenly heard a big bang on my glass sliding door, I thought It was my husband as it's sometimes his way of telling me he's home. But the sound of the keys fidgeting at the lock never came. I started getting a little nervous, so I peeked through all my windows but didn't see anyone there. I called my husband in a little bit of a panic asking if it was him, he had no idea what I was talking about so he stayed on the phone as I checked around. I checked the porch door and found a bunch a little feathers stuck to the glass. Laughing to my husband how a bird have flown into the window!  I suddenly noticed this poor little bird laying there on the ground! I thought it was dead, But as I moved the leaves the bird and I both jump up, but it wasn't flying away. That's when my maternal instincts started  to kick in, I felt so helpless how am I supposed to help a bird? So i made a few phone calls and they helped me out. They told me the birds was just in shock and it should fly away when it feels ready! And that's exactly what it did! :)

The product I want to talk to you about is a maternity belly support belt. I have very bad back pain due to the way I'm carrying, and I have been trying everything to ease the pain. At the big city moms shower, there was this support belt that I tried on, and fell in love right away. I didn't want to take it off, so I bought it. I'm not usually a big believer on thing like this, but this really works wonders! I find that it makes me stand straighter, and back pain during pregnancy has a lot to do with posture. Another reason why it helps for me is because when ever my back hurts it almost feels like I need to push it back Inwards so the belt provides that by its tightness. The belt I bought is a fit splint, it's great, it's thin so you can wear it under clothing and it's not so noticeable. For those of you with back pain I say to invest in one, it works better then my body pillow (which I love as well.)

Other tips for back pain!
Ask a friends, husband or anyone available to massage/rub your back.

Alternate between hot pads and ice packs every 15 minutes.

Do the basic stretching and exercise found in the book 'Wat to expect when your expecting'!

Bend down and lift thing with your feet NOT YOUR BACK (I need to work on this)!

Last but not least:
Take it easy, Shabbas is coming!

Here's what to look for in up coming posts!!

First doctors appointment!

Truth about the glory of pregnancy

Babies heart beat!

My no show baby bump!

Product reviews!

The advantage of exercise!

and much much more!

Happy Motherhood!!

BABY SHOWER!!

Yesterday started out to a great day, I got myself a little makeover from style wigs by Shira https://m.facebook.com/Style.SheitalsandMore?__user=100006992143361 

They did an amazing job dying my wig to the right color for me. I truly recommend them for any of your needs; they were so nice and friendly. I also even enjoyed my time just hanging out there they made me feel very welcomed! Checked them out, give them a try, buy that new wig for yourself that you know you are over due on getting. Tell them I sent you :) 

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I was attending the Big City Moms “Biggest Baby Shower” and how excited I was, I waited anxiously all day for it to finally be the right time to head to city for the 'shower' (the whole name is just too long and a tongue twister). The shower was called for 5:30pm or 6:30pm depending on what ticket you had, my entrance was at 6:30pm. As it got closer to 5pm, I was filled with joy and started counting down the minutes for my friend to get home from work so we could make our way over there. It was 5:20 and we were finally leaving; it was little later than planned but there was enough time to get to the city. But about 15 miles away we suddenly hit traffic, and that 15 mile stretch took us over a half hour to get through! My hormones and my pregnancy anxiousness didn't do well with the traffic, but my friend is pregnant as well and we worked it out quite calmly! 7:20 we finally pull up to our parking spot. We actually got very lucky and were able to park on the street, it was a 20 second walk away from the front door.

Yay, we were finally in! So exited we got to work right away. Running around collecting sample, coupons and entering in to any contest we possibly can. Talking to as many vendors as we can, most of them were supper nice and were thrilled to talk for as long as you'd like about their products, your pregnancy or anything else you had to say. 

I haven't mentioned in my previous posts how I'm carrying pretty small. I have a lot of funny stories and eventually I'll dedicate a post to all of them. But for now just keep it in your mind. As I made my way around, some of the representatives from different vendors weren't sure if I was even pregnant. They couldn't just assume and say something so they casually asked a question, for example if there product was to help back pain they asked do you or did you have back pain during your pregnancy? Very nonchalantly they all came up with creative ways of getting it out of me. And my replay was, "I'm 27 weeks pregnant" (depending how you count that's 7 months already) I intentionally said it because people's reactions are priceless and it never gets old hearing different reactions. 

These are some reactions I have gotten last night:

1: No, you’re 27weeks! I thought you were maybe only 4 months.

2: There's a baby instead of you? But, where?

3: I didn't wanna be rude and talk about you being pregnant because I wasn't sure if you were

4: You sure you’re 27 weeks?

To be honest I actually enjoy the attention! 

The night was coming to an end, as we waiting online to receive our gift bags as we exit. (as if we didn't get enough cool things just walking around collecting samples) we also each got a candy with a number on it that will determine what kind of awesome prize well be leaving with. I got a cute noise maker and my lucky friend received a car seat! I'm not ganna lie, I was a little jealous! But we still each got an awesome massive gift bag filled with really cool things!  Check out the photos on Facebook of the shower and the gift bags here https://m.facebook.com/send_page_invite/?pageid=178498315685928&reference=admin&_rdr#!/profile.php?id=178498315685928&__user=100006992143361

Because people had so many things to carry to their cars, they had a few men to help you bring it out. As two pregnant women, we weren't about to start carrying all of it ourselves, so we took the offer for someone to help. We made sure to ask if we would have any trouble getting back in to use the restroom and we were told we wouldn't have any trouble running back in. But, we did as we made our way back in we were asked where we were headed, so we said the restroom. We weren't in a rush to leave, so we strolled our way there and started to head over to some of the Big City Mom volunteers working the event when we were stopped and harshly told the restroom was “that way” and halfway escorted (almost pushed!) there. I don't think this nasty woman had anything to do with Big City Moms. I think she was more an event planner because she was very concerned about getting everybody out for her next event. Feeling a little bit annoyed we decided to be the bigger person and not mention anything. So was we were exiting we headed over again to talk with Big City Moms when they same women stopped us and said very rudely "Ladies, I was kind enough to let you use the bathroom, you need to leave ...NOW!" Ok, maybe it was my hormones, but I left with tears in my eyes. I would have started to cry but I was too embarrassed! That was the only downside to my night. But, when I got home and opened my gift bag, it made me feel happier!! :)

Here's what to look for in up comming posts!!

First doctors appointment!

Truth about the glory of pregnancy!

Babies heart beat!

My no show baby bump!

Product reviews!

The advantage of exercise!

and much much more!

Happy Motherhood

Glucose test! :s

Guess what exciting thing I got to do yesterday?... I bet all of you were thinking the glucose test right? For all you moms or 24-28 weeks pregnant already you know what this test is. But for those of  you nonpregnant or not 24-28 weeks pregnant yet may not be aware of what it is. The glucose test is performed by drinking this YUMMY orange drink followed by a blood test an hour later. The test is to make sure you haven't developed gestational diabetes during your pregnancy. Although the blood test may not be 100% accurate, so if the blood test reveals any sign of gestational diabetes your doctor will do further testing. 

As I've gotten many different reviews from my fellow pregnant friends about this drink, I didn't know who to believe. Will it really taste like orange soda or will it tastes like some bad orange citrix flavored water. Not knowing what to expect I went all prepared. I brought with me a snack, a straw and I made sure my Iphone was charged for my hour wait. But little did I know that once you drink it there was no eating until the blood test was performed. :( But my straw was very useful/helpful. I recommend to all of you who have to take it in the near future to bring one with you. Instead of trying to gulp down that orange looking thing, I found it was easier to take a few big gulps from the straw. I didn't find the test all that bad, but it wasn't orange soda. And heads up it can make your throat burn and a little nauseous after, or maybe that was just me? But I was very very grateful that I didn't have to perform this earlier on in my pregnancy...... Can you imagine women in the first trimester trying to do this... That wouldnt work out so well!! :s

As I spent my hour waiting I enjoyed it on Facebook, Instagram and texting. But you can be more creative and bring a book, magazine or whatever will help you with past the time. Some doctors may even give you the drink at your previous appointment, so you can spend your hour in the comfort of your home. But set a timer to make sure you're at the doctor by an hour because the blood test is time sensitive. 

Good luck to those of you will be performing the test in the near future! 

This what the drink looks like! check out my pretty straw :) 

I will be heading to the Big City Moms biggest baby shower tonight and can not wait to share with you my experience!! http://babyshower.bigcitymoms.com/BCMBabyShowerDetails.html

Here's what to look for in up comming posts!!

First doctors appointment!

Truth about the glory of prenancy!

Babies heart beat!

My no show baby bump!

Product reviews!

The advantage of exercise!

and much much more!

Happy Motherhood

What happened to summer?

When I woke up for my third wake up call in the middle of my sleep it was around 5:45 am. I looked out the window and thought I was still sleeping the white things falling from the sky couldn't have been snow?! As I was trying to fall back to sleep all I can think of is how time had flown and where has summer gone? Trying to remember what I did this summer I suddenly remembered how I did absolutely nothing.... depressing huh?
My spring ended with exciting news that I was pregnant. But the exciting news turned very quickly into weeks and weeks laying in bed waiting for the first trimester to be over. As I was waiting for my morning sickness to pass, I was also sleeping away those good summer days!
I don't know if I can say I had it worse then most people but from my own point of view I had it pretty bad. I literally slept every day, all day! Refusing to leave my bedroom because that oh so awful smell my kitchen had, no matter how many times the cleaning lady cleaned it, it just had a food smell that just didn't work well with me! I have no idea what my husband ate or did for that matter this summer. I didn't let anything be cook, fried or baked in my kitchen. Anything he wanted to eat he had to get else where. My diet didn't consist of anything my kitchen was needed for. All I ate was watermelon and gluten free pretzels and occasional toast (I have an allergy to gluten) watermelon was to keep me hydrated and pretzels was to try and help me get those few minutes of nausea free moments. As you can tell from the amount of food I ate the pounds started to come off (I lost 12 pounds!) But don't worry my doctor told me it was all normal and my baby was fine going through this with me! So I guess the way I handled moring sickness was by sleeping, crying, gagging and many other unpleasnt thing and just waited and waited for it to have past and it finally did at 4 1/2 months!
My summer came and went and now its almost winter. Or can we call it winter since the weather seems to have decided it is already? So bundle up and lets hope the cold winter will come and go as fast as it can!

Here's what to look for in up comming post!!
First doctors appoinyment!
Truth about the glory of pregancy!
Babies heart beat!
My no show baby bump!
Product reviews!
Advantage of exercise!
And much much more!

Happy motherhood!!

I am so excited!!

I'm so excited to be starting this blog and to share with you my journey 2 motherhood!

Let me start off by telling you a little about myself and why I started this blog!

For staters my name is Chumy Herman and I'm pregnant with my first! :)

I am 26 weeks pregnant and I can not wait to meet my little one! :)

I am one of 12 siblings and me and my twin sister are the babies of the family! We are 8 girls and 4 boys!

My sisters have made it so much easier and so much more fun to go through this journey. And I have lots of stories to tell. I'll probably mention my sisters a lot in my posts, so this a a fair warning to my loving sisters :)

xoxo love you all

I started this blog because ever since I became pregnant my world has completely turned upside down! In SOO many ways for the good. But for those of you who experienced pregancy before knows its not all that glorious at times. So what I would like out of my blog is to tell the truth, the good and the not all that good about the pregancy journey! I found some great ways for me to cope with all that pregancy has to offer! One way was by talking about it, so I'm hear to express with you all my lovely emotions my pregnancy has given me.

Another way I found helpful was reading/researching about pregnancy and what I should expect from it. So me, Google and my book 'what to expect when your expecting' have been really tight friends through this journey! I cant wait for all of you to continue on this journey with me!!

Here's what to look for in up coming post!!

How I dealt with morning sickness!

Me being over dramatic!

First doctors appointment!

Truth about the glory of pregnancy!

Babies heart beat!

My no show baby bump!

Product reviews!

And much much more!!

Happy motherhood!!!