Pregnancy Archives - Mayahood https://mayahoodblog.com/tag/pregnancy/ A blog about parenting, family-friendly travel & product reviews Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:57:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 47582663 The Joy of Expecting the First Time https://mayahoodblog.com/enjoying-expecting-expecting-wonder-expecting-first-time/ https://mayahoodblog.com/enjoying-expecting-expecting-wonder-expecting-first-time/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:35:55 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=5496 Before I started my blog about the craziness that is Parenthood, I was young(er), rounder around my belly, had swollen ankles and I was hormonal. Also known as being pregnant! But I was also on cloud nine, blissful and excited to meet my bundle of joy; my first child. I was recently taken back to […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/enjoying-expecting-expecting-wonder-expecting-first-time/feed/ 18 5496 Don’t feel sad for me because I’m having three boys! https://mayahoodblog.com/please-dont-feel-sad-im-three-sons/ https://mayahoodblog.com/please-dont-feel-sad-im-three-sons/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:44:22 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=4450 I live in a very friendly neighborhood. All of our neighbors stop to chat and help out whenever needed.  It’s also a walking neighborhood where we’re able to walk everywhere we need to get to including playgrounds, school, banks, grocery shopping, coffee shops, clothing stores, presents, toys and much more.  With so much walking, it’s […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/please-dont-feel-sad-im-three-sons/feed/ 32 4450 Extend the life of your non-maternity clothes while pregnant using the Belly Button Band {Giveaway} https://mayahoodblog.com/belly-button-band-maternity/ https://mayahoodblog.com/belly-button-band-maternity/#comments Wed, 07 May 2014 13:46:52 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=4300 I don’t know about you, but I’m not a huge fan of maternity clothes.  They’re expensive, there is a limited selection, the styles aren’t really stylish, and they don’t always fit properly in all the right places.  That’s why I have a limited supply of maternity clothes, even though I’m currently pregnant with my third […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/belly-button-band-maternity/feed/ 6 4300 Get Your Energy Back with Now for Mothers Healing Mix https://mayahoodblog.com/get-energy-back-now-mothers-healing-mix/ https://mayahoodblog.com/get-energy-back-now-mothers-healing-mix/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:30:46 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=3976 Some women are said to love every second of their pregnancy.  They never experience any of the typical symptoms such as morning sickness, nausea or fatigue. They are glowing the second they are pregnant, always cheerful and full of energy.  I on the other hand, am NOT one of those women.  Pregnancy just doesn’t suit […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/get-energy-back-now-mothers-healing-mix/feed/ 22 3976 Difference between a first and second pregnancy https://mayahoodblog.com/difference-between-a-first-and-second-pregnancy/ https://mayahoodblog.com/difference-between-a-first-and-second-pregnancy/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:28:41 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1641 As my second pregnancy comes to an end, I had some time (read: sleepless nights) to reflect back about my current pregnancy and my first one.  I realized that there’s a lot of differences actually.  Here’s some of the major ones that came to mind for me: During my 1st pregnancy, my husband came along […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/difference-between-a-first-and-second-pregnancy/feed/ 5 1641 Fur parenting fail https://mayahoodblog.com/fur-parenting-fail/ https://mayahoodblog.com/fur-parenting-fail/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:30:58 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1279 On April 7th, our little girl pup was born.  Seven weeks later, we took her home with us.  Three weeks later, we had to give her to my in-laws… where she still remains today.  What happened you say?  I’ll tell you… it’s called fur parent fail!  There, I’ve said it.  I’ve been ashamed to admit it, […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/fur-parenting-fail/feed/ 4 1279 My Journey Through Miscarriage (part 3) – Guest Post https://mayahoodblog.com/my-journey-through-loss-part-3-guest-post/ https://mayahoodblog.com/my-journey-through-loss-part-3-guest-post/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:30:52 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1260 DAY 10: (Before reading this post, please read my previous posts: part 1 and part 2 as this will be completely out of context otherwise). I inserted the Misoprostol at 10:15 a.m. and took two Advils straight away for precautionary measures. When I met with the OB, and she gave me the Misoprostol prescription, she said that I […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/my-journey-through-loss-part-3-guest-post/feed/ 1 1260 My Journey Through Miscarriage (part 2) – Guest Post https://mayahoodblog.com/my-journey-through-loss-part-2-guest-post/ https://mayahoodblog.com/my-journey-through-loss-part-2-guest-post/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:30:19 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1239 To read part 1, go here: http://wp.me/p248bN-jU +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DAY 8: I needed to see it with my own eyes. Strangely it wasn’t as traumatizing as I thought it would be. The ultrasound just showed a blob with no heartbeat. It even shrunk to an 8-9 week fetus. I guess that happens over time. I am […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/my-journey-through-loss-part-2-guest-post/feed/ 4 1239 Getting Pregnant 101 – Guest Post https://mayahoodblog.com/getting-pregnant-101/ https://mayahoodblog.com/getting-pregnant-101/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:00:36 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=839 My guest writer is Jenn, a loving wife and mother of two sweet boys.  She has written a beautiful post about the ups and downs of trying to conceive.  I’m so glad she is sharing her story with us, because I know there’s many people who have gone through this as and can relate. For those […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/getting-pregnant-101/feed/ 12 839 Is it a boy or a girl? Only the cupcakes know! (the best baby gender reveal EVER!!) https://mayahoodblog.com/is-it-a-boy-or-a-girl-only-the-cupcakes-know-the-best-baby-gender-reveal-ever/ https://mayahoodblog.com/is-it-a-boy-or-a-girl-only-the-cupcakes-know-the-best-baby-gender-reveal-ever/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:00:13 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=771 There are two very different views when it comes to finding out a baby’s gender*.  Some people can’t wait to find out as soon as possible (generally around 18 – 20 weeks), while others prefer to keep it as a “surprise” until they deliver.  John and I are in the camp of “can’t wait to find out” and we did as […]

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