Both of my pregnancies were AWFUL. Yes, I said it. For my first, I threw up and suffered nausea for 20 straight weeks, all day and all night. My blood pressure was up and when the nurse called to tell me I had gestational diabetes I was devastated. Anyone who knows me knows about my fear of doctors and thinking the worst in all health related situations, so I was so scared. ... Read More
My Definition of a Virus
The amount of money we have spent in co-pays at the pediatrician to only be told, "It's viral" is way more than I even want to think about. The real definition of a viral infection can be found here. The main point is that antibiotics cannot help with these infections. My definition of a pediatric virus is as follows: A sickness that commences when least expected, mostly ... Read More
Please Don’t Tell Me You Loved Being Pregnant
“I loved being pregnant.” Those are four words that you will NEVER hear coming out of my mouth. It seems like a majority of women say they had wonderful pregnancies and felt amazing the entire 40 weeks. And if they had a not-so-great experience the first time, it was better for bundle of joy #2. I am going to say that I feel the complete opposite. I loathed being pregnant. ... Read More