Seven symptoms you should know about pregnancy! What i experienced!

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I am a teen mom, i got pregnant with my son when i was 17 years old. So finding out for me was a huge surprise. After i found out i was pregnant, a lot of girls would ask me questions or advice. Not knowing what the symptoms of pregnancy are, or how they could even get pregnant. So i want to list a couple!

I found out i was pregnant either Christmas eve or Christmas, I woke up and took a pregnancy test and it came back positive. I was in complete shock, because i wasn’t expecting it. The only reason i was able to know when to test, or if i should even test is because i tracked my period. I wasn’t on birth control, i hated how it made me feel. So because of that i wanted to pay more attention to when my periods were supposed to come.

So my first “symptom” was a missed period. Now i know that for most women/girls, they are worried and wanting to know way before their period is even supposed to come. But because i had never been pregnant, i wasn’t really aware of what signs to even be looking out for. This should be the biggest red flag, if you aren’t sure of anything else!

After my missed period is when the real symptoms followed. A huge sign of pregnancy is morning sickness. Now most people think morning sickness is only in the morning, hence the name. No. Morning sickness can last all day, it can be all night. It’s different for everyone, but most of the time if you have morning sickness it’s all day. It was so awful for me, had i not been tracking my period the morning sickness i had would have defiantly been a big indicator for pregnancy.

What followed the morning sickness was food aversions, nothing sounded good. And if it did, the second it was put in front of my face i was on the verge of throwing up. I lost so much weight in the first trimester because of these two. Now keep in mind, for some women morning sickness and food aversions may never happen. But these two symptoms are very common, especially in the first trimester.

Now another symptom some women may or may not have is tender breast. I defiantly did. But i was also an athlete and thought maybe my sports bras were to tight or it was just my period coming. Which is a common mistake women make. A lot of pregnancy symptoms are nearly identical to period symptoms, that’s why some women don’t notice them at all. If you do have tender breast, make sure you’re aware of how long it last. If it last for more than a couple days to a week, it’s better safe than sorry that you take that pregnancy test.

These were the first four were big ones in my first pregnancy, and if you have read my other blogs, you may know i am pregnant with my second baby! And i was even on birth control this time, haha. And i had NONE of the symptoms i previously listed. But i knew something was off, when i had a lot of gas. Now this one might be gross but it’s true. One day i had crazy gas, i knew something was off because that is not a problem i normally have. I thought maybe it was something i ate, but after some research i found out it is or can be a sign of pregnancy. Your uterus expanding for the baby, causing you to have gas. But even then i still didn’t think i was pregnant. I took a few pregnancy tests, more than one over a course of a few days and they were all negative.

I still kept an eye out for things until i was supposed to get my period, but after a couple days to a week i started having awful hot flashes followed by small cramps. I still thought it was just something i ate, or maybe i was just having a bad day. They lasted all day long, until i decided to go get a pregnancy test and take one. Surely enough, it was positive. I was very early, but the test somehow picked up the hormones. My second pregnancy has been completely different from the first, so if you don’t have the same symptoms as i did or as the internet says that doesn’t mean you’re not pregnant. Everyones body reacts differently! So make sure you are keeping up with yourself and your sex life!

And remember if you are trying to get pregnant or think you might be, make sure you wait the recommended time before you take a test because if you take it to early it will be negative even if you are pregnant. And even then, sometimes you have to go to the Doctors and get a blood test done for them to be able to see if you are pregnant or not. Like i said everyone has different symptoms and everyone will have a different experience, so make sure you pay attention to your body! I hoped this helped and i hope everyone out there is being safe and smart!

Is your LO, TEETHING??

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Hello mommas, and/or dads! Is you baby teething and you aren’t sure what todo? No worry! Neither do have of us parents!

I have a almost 11 month old son, he started teething around six months and that’s defiantly when it was the worst. He was cutting teeth on the bottom and he was in some real pain. We tried everything, but he was still up all night crying.

Now all babies are not the same, so not every trick will work for your LO. But it never hurts to try. The first thing i got was the Nuby All Natural Teething Gel, it worked good. But it would only last for so long. After that i started to give him Infant Tylenol, and that helped a lot! But i didn’t want to be giving him Tylenol all day long, so I also bought The Nuby All Natural, Teething Tablets. These are also awesome, and you really can’t give them to much. They are easy to give the babies and they really do help.

My son never really liked teething rings a whole lot, but some babies love them. So defiantly try some of those. Leave them in the fridge for a couple hours, let them get cold and sometimes they will work wonders. We also bought a lot of teething toys with bumpy edges, those really helped us. He loved to naw on them, they really helped! I just don’t think my son was a fan of the cold. Haha.

And a scary part of teething, my son would not eat, i guess it hurt to suck on the bottle. So if your LO isn’t eating, don’t freak out. If they are old enough for baby food, spoon feed them that. That’s what we had todo. But if they aren’t just let them drink from the bottle as much as they will. Do not let your baby not eat, that is not healthy for them.

Pop-sickles and cold, yummy things they can suck on or chew on help a lot. It will distract them and also numb the pain. We always have a pack of pop-sickles in the fridge just incase. It’s also smart to keep some pacifiers in the fridge or freezer for your LO to suck on. And honestly some babies don’t want a teether, or a pacifier. Sometimes my son just wanted to chew on something soft, a t-shirt, blanket, towel, etc. So maybe have one on standby as well.

Teething is no joke, for you or baby! And somethings may help and somethings may not. But please don’t let your LO, sit in pain. It WILL get better. Just remember they don’t want to keep you up all night, they don’t want to keep you from sleeping, they are just hurting and sometimes the only soothing thing is their momma. So make sure to hold your LO close and give them all the love possible!

Why Do You Do It? Writing at it’s finest.

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As days and nights went on, as i struggled to face my emotions, as i took on new situations i didn’t know how to handle i found myself writing a lot. Like in a journal, something i could express my feelings to while keeping everything private. It has worked for me, for a long time and it even still does. But i find myself asking a lot of questions when i write. Who will answer them for me? That’s when i decided a blog could be a easier way to ask questions and receive advice, without having to face that feeling of being worried or nervous as some people are when you talk in person.

I try to post what i want to talk about as well as what i think people would be interested in reading. Because if you are just typing to type chances are people won’t read it. I’ve always loved writing, i’ve always loved typing away on my laptop but writing just for yourself isn’t always pleasing. Blogging has allowed me to be able to express myself and enjoy writing more than ever.

There are a lot of people who will never see the deepness in what someone writes, the emotion behind it. It’s not always easy for some people to understand how others express themselves. I love reading people blogs, especially the ones i can relate to. So if you are struggling to write, think of things people can relate to. Or dig deep to find that emotion and write about it. Some one will appreciate it! We all have different experiences and if we actually listen to one another it’s amazing to see the world from a different perspective.

It definitely is scary to jump into something new, i didn’t think i’d have any followers or any people even looking at my blogs, let alone reading them. And even though i only have a couple followers and i only get a few views it makes me so happy to know that people are interested in what i have to say. I hope if you are wanting to start a blog, you do it. I hope that you read this and it gives you the courage to start whatever it is you’ve been putting off. Life is to short to sit in fear of failure. Take that first step, i promise you won’t regret it!

A Pregnant Forth of July!

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As the Fourth of July approaches, i hope everyone in this nation knows and appreciates what the fourth stands for. I hope you are all spending it with loved ones and enjoying the freedom we all have.

I would like to give some tips and tricks for some mommas for the fourth! I unfortunately, was eight months pregnant when the Fourth rolled around last year. We were at a little local festival, and i had my baby sister with me letting her enjoy the games and rides. It was a struggle, haha. It was very hot and i was walking all over the place. But i had fun, and even though it wasn’t completely comfortable the whole time i’m so glad i went! So to all my pregnant mommas, don’t count yourself out! Go and have fun! But make sure you are prepared for the many things that will try to make you uncomfortable.

Make sure you wear something comfortable and something that isn’t to hot. Because walking around super pregnant in the dead of the heat is no fun.
Make sure you have comfortable shoes, and even if you don’t plan to be walking around being pregnant and having comfortable shoes on anyway is a must.
Wear your hair up, or wear a hat! It’s so hot in July, and it’s better to be comfortable as possible.
Stay hydrated, this one is very important. Being pregnant, you must drink plenty water. Even if you’re not outside. So make sure you and baby are cool and hydrated!
Bring snacks or have money for food. You never wanna be stuck somewhere and pregnant hungry, it’s not good for anyone. Haha.
Bring chairs or make sure you have somewhere to sit!
And always be considerate of where you are, because the loud sounds of fireworks or music can damage babies ears even in the womb.

There’s probably plenty more tips or tricks, but these were just some i learned from my own experience. And either way it’s always good to be prepared when you go out. You can never be to prepared when pregnant or with babies. There’s nothing you won’t need, haha.

I hope everyone enjoys their 4th, and stays safe!

How Do You Make Money From Home?

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The wonderful joys of being a stay at home mom, there’s so many! Although it may be hard sometimes, there’s nothing i wouldn’t trade it for. But one thing i’ve seen a lot of stay at home mom’s do, but haven’t quite figured it out myself are ways to make money online. I see a lot of mom selling things, getting paid from youtube, or even blogging!

It really is pretty cool that we live in a generation where stay at home mom’s can find ways to make some money from themselves without having to work a 9-5 and take care of a child. I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum, i’ve had a job. And then i’ve been the one at home doing the housework. If i got paid for being a stay at home mom, i’d live the life. Because there’s nothing better than staying home with my son, and getting the opportunity to watch him grow every day. But i hate not always being able to have my own money. I have an awesome fiance, who helps a lot but i think everyone enjoys making their own money. And who couldn’t always use an extra income?

We always see the commercials or advertisements talking about how to make money from home, but they always seem kinda sketchy to me. I have yet to talk to anyone real, that actually makes a income at home. So my blogging today is reaching out to those stay at home moms or just people who make their income offline, how do you do it? What are good way’s to start? What is a good option for someone like me? Because i’m sure so many other’s have this same question as well.

Is it a real reality, can it be done by just anyone? Or is that false advertisement. I highly doubt i’ll get any real comments on this. But please if you have any advice, i’m all ears!

When Do I Deserve A Break?

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One of the thing’s i find myself battling a lot is my happiness. And i think this is just one of those things that come with motherhood. Almost all the time you are putting everyone else’s needs before your own, and even then very little recognize it. I’ve alway’s been pretty okay with putting people before me, because if i can help. I will. No matter who or what it is, if i can help i will.

But what makes it so much harder when it comes to your own kids and your own family, you don’t ever really get to have that time for the things you need or what todo. Because being a parent is a full time job. And i don’t think people always understand how that can take a toll on people in different ways.

For example i don’t mind the sleepless nights, i don’t mind the never ending amounts of laundry, I don’t mind the constant dirty diapers or bottles to be made, I don’t mind the cries and whines. Everything that comes with motherhood has always been pretty easy for me. But the one thing i do battle with a lot is my independence, or my happiness. Now when i say that i mean, finding time for myself. Spending that little bit of money on my children or something for the house, instead of for me. Never getting to take shower alone. Or even being able to sit in the other room for five minutes without everything failing apart.

I often wonder if this is something i have to workout on my own or if it is a problem because of the other parent in the house. I already struggle with not being able to be a normal 19 year old, but on top of that barely ever doing anything for myself.

Don’t get me wrong, i love being a mother and i would do it all over again. But i don’t know where the balance to all that is or how i would even find it. I don’t mind doing a lot of the work, i don’t mind being the main caregiver. I don’t mind being the one putting their needs or wants last or being the one everyone always needs. But is there ever a break?

Let’s say i do, find a day where i get to go the store a lone or something of that nature. I get absolute crap for it. For taking to long, for the baby being to fussy, or whatever it may be. I have yet to have a moment truly to myself. Truly peaceful and relaxing, without being made to feel guilty for it.

So to all the mommas that have been in my place, or are in my place, what did you do to help? What are you doing to help? How can i enjoy myself a little bit? Is it just me?