When I hit week 14 of my pregnancy, I felt like I could conquer the world. The nausea had finally lifted, my energy was back, and everyone kept telling me to enjoy this "honeymoon phase." But here's what nobody warned me about: the second trimester is actually your most crucial planning window—and most first-time moms … Read more
I was convinced I'd be one of those glowing pregnant women you see on Instagram, holding my bump in flowy dresses with perfect makeup. Spoiler alert: I spent most of my first trimester hugging a toilet bowl and crying because my favorite coffee shop's smell made me gag from half a block away. The first … Read more
I’ll never forget the day I realized I could actually eat a full meal without running to the bathroom. It was week 14, and suddenly, pregnancy didn’t feel like a full-time nausea job anymore. I could think about food without gagging. I had energy to do more than just survive each day. It was like … Read more