Little bump

Pregnant women want to look like little girls

I’m now wearing maternity trousers. I just bought a pair of ripped jeans to go with my bulky oversized sweaters. I still refuse to wear maternity dresses or shirts. Why? Because maternity clothes were designed for women who want to look like little…

It’s a boy!

I was in absolute shock when the doctor told me it was a boy. As someone who grew up in a single parent household full of women, I just…

For the love of Kegels

It started happening about a week ago. Every time I sneeze a bit of pee falls out of me. And with hay fever season…

My first pregnancy scan

I had my first pregnancy scan a couple weeks ago. I know your first scan can be a scary experience, so I thought I’d…

My 95 year old grandmother describes labor

My grandmother is a funny lady. Every time I see her I’m in tears with laughter. And although her memory isn’t what it was ten years ago, she still remembers labor — she had three children, naturally, without an epidural.

Want to organise your pregnancy? There’s an app for that

There’s an app for just about everything. An egg timer for the prefect hard boiled egg is probably the most ridiculous once I’ve seen. So I thought there must be several to help organise my pregnancy.

Review: Beyond Bollywood

Your first trimester of pregnancy is lonely

I’ve read several pregnancy books, and not one explains how lonely your first…

Mojito Mocktails

It’s only taken me two months, but I’ve found the perfect non-alcoholic bar beverage — a Mojito Mocktail— God knows I can’t keep ordering sparkling water everywhere I go.

I discovered this gem at Harrods at their Lebanese restaurant. A little bit fruity, with lots of a…