In this episode of My Birth Way, I discuss my eating patterns, my food cravings (and aversions), and feeling overall more normal… Yay! I also talk about how Jason and I have been brainstorming some names and the idea of godparents. And another important mention that still makes some people…
January 2017
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In this video, I discuss how I’m feeling all-around better in my pregnancy. This week was characterized by more energy, less nausea, and noticing that my stomach is finally changing shape (a little bit). And I also discuss the biggest obstacle this week… Super sore hips, also called Pelvic Girdle…
This episode of My Birth Way looks mostly at my experience with our chosen place of birth. The midwives at the birth center were very understanding and supportive and were willing to answer all kinds of questions! I also speak about the importance of self-advocating in a REAL way during…
In this episode of My Birth Way, I discuss feeling tired and a little bit underwhelmed with the whole pregnancy thing. I talk about feeling a little worried about being a good mom and the hope that my kid will actually end up liking me (a little dramatic, but a…
This episode updates you about how I’m feeling being 6 weeks pregnant… Mostly just nauseous and grossed out by certain foods! I share my struggle to continue eating nutrient dense foods while feeling sick and all of the crazy changes with my digestion… Including the ridiculous amount of burping! I also…
This video was filmed 4 months after my chemical pregnancy, which happened in October 2016. This newest My Birth Way episode fills you in on the aftermath of the chemical pregnancy and the beginnings of a new pregnancy! This video is a positive look at fertility and being pregnant, after…
Have you ever heard of a chemical pregnancy? Even if you haven’t, there’s a chance you may have experienced one in your lifetime. A chemical pregnancy is a pregnancy that ends before there is any other “evidence” of the pregnancy except biochemical changes (i.e. increases in chg. levels). You might…
This video discusses the in-between phase of not knowing if you’re pregnant or not! I talk about my physical symptoms (constipation and changes in my boobs, folks) and the interesting and sometimes mysterious phenomenon called “implantation bleeding.” Not to mention the fact that you’ll hear a whole lot about how…
I’m really excited to introduce a video series I’m creating about my pregnancy (and future birth) experiences. The series begins with my discussion about trying to conceive! These weekly videos will highlight my raw and real experiences about getting and being pregnant, including what’s going on with me physically and…