The Most Uncreative Post Of All

I don't do well during pregnancy, at all. I'm just not one of those women.

But, since this is my last pregnancy, I am looking at it in a different perspective. I'm trying to appreciate all the work my body is going through, even though it means I am constantly nauseous, exhausted, and already big enough to fit into maternity clothes.

I'm already suffering from "pregnancy brain". I keep calling the Mermaid by the Guppy's name and vice versa. The other day I slept from 12-4 PM. And, since our van is still not fixed, I am going absolutely crazy with being stuck at home all day. So are the girls.

So, since the above describes what my life has been like for the past two weeks, I really have nothing creative to write. I'm dying for someone to just come pick me up and get me out of the house and into some fresh air and adult conversation.

Anyone?

Being Messy Is Fun

Since I've been spending most of my days getting my butt kicked by morning sickness, we've kind of been slacking on the homeschooling front. Most of the time I've just been putting out some arts and crafts projects for the girls to do while I pass out on the couch. But, not before I snap some pictures.

The girls love finger painting. The Mermaid loves getting messy and dives right into it, putting her whole hand in the paint and slathering it around the paper. The Guppy hates getting messy, and will daintily put her finger in the paint and carefully swipe it on the paper. Not surprisingly, she always is done before the Mermaid and comes running so I can wash off her hands.
The girls also love play doh. Cutting, smashing, and sculpting. It keeps them occupied for a while, just long enough for me to take a quick nap and sleep through the worst of the nausea.

So that is pretty much what we've been doing around here. This week I am feeling a little better so far, so I plan on getting back onto normal schedule. Too bad our van keeps breaking down; the girls and I are going stir crazy after being stuck at home for an entire week!

Homebirth In The News

There is a great article about homebirth in the New York Times. It's a little long, but definitely worth the read.

What interests me the most is how homebirth is on the rise. When are hospitals going to realize that this is because they are not offering what women want and need anymore? I believe it is going to keep rising until hospitals realize that they need to change their ways of practice if they want women to feel comfortable birthing in their wards.

I can't wait for this baby's homebirth. There is nothing in the world like it.

Read the article and tell me what you think. Have you ever had a homebirth? If not, would you?

Don't We Have Such Great Timing?

The Knight and I are thrilled to be having another baby. We were trying and trying and trying, and nothing was happening. Which is very unusual for us; normally all we have to do is lie down next to each other and I get pregnant. So, we decided that maybe now was not the right time and decided to wait a couple more months; so lo and behold, I get pregnant! By my calculations, the due date is late July.

We are planning on a homebirth again, and I'm a little bummed that the midwife who attended the Guppy's birth is not practicing any more, so I have to find a new one. I'm also a little shocked at how high the midwife's fees have gone up since the Guppy's birth two years ago. To us, it is worth any price, but we are dearly hoping that our insurance company will pay for some at least. I have two midwives in mind that I want to interview and I'm pretty sure I will connect with at least one of them.

Morning sickness is kicking my butt, so if I start to slack with posting, you know why. First Trimester is always hardest for me, and I'm looking forward to the second trimester.

Product Review: Sneat Snug

Child safety is important in our family, especially while in the car. The Knight and I spent countless hours researching which car seat had the highest safety ratings, etc. Even though the Mermaid is not yet in a booster seat, I am reassured that there is a product out there that makes the booster seat safer for children: The Seat Snug Child Stability device.

Sneat Snug is installed onto your seatbelt to help secure the booster seat more safetly. It solves problems such as slack seat belt, rocking, bouncing, etc. Just watch this video to see what a difference Sneat Snug makes:



For more information about Seat Snug, be sure to visit their website.

Wordless Wednesday: And Then We Were Five....

Product Review: Bella Sara Trading Cards and Online Site

For most of my life, I've either leased or owned horses. Horses was my passion for a long time, I eagerly look forward to the day when the Mermaid is old enough to have her first riding lesson.

In the meantime, she is having a great time taking care of her horses over at Bella Sara.

Bella Sara is a trading card game that is linked to an online land that is home to the beautiful horses that you collect. Use the cards to play games with friends, then enter the codes on the cards online to access each horse and accessory.

The cards themselves are beautiful, and the website blew us away with its beautiful and whimsical music, inspirational messages, and beautiful scenery. The Mermaid loves feeding and brushing her horses and learning about the magical world. Plus, recently they've increased the Bella Sara family to include the foals of the Bella Sara horses.

Bella Sara cards are available in stores now, so head on over the check out the beautiful land of North of North!