Category Archives: Before Pregnancy

Becoming a grandparent

This is the first post in a four-part series about being a grandparent. As a young parent I was often confused about the conflicting parenting advice I received from family and friends… “Don’t pick the baby up every time she … Continue reading

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Alcohol during pregnancy…is it worth the risk?

Don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t eat some fish or certain cheeses, don’t drink too much coffee…is there anything that I can do if I’m pregnant?

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Are you balanced?

Are you balanced? It’s a question that has caught my attention recently and has gotten me thinking.  Hmmm….define balance.  As I read about it, I saw this question: “Are you keeping pace or being run over?”  In my head I’m … Continue reading

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From Fertility Clinic to a Two-rrific Pregnancy!

This is the final post in a three-part series about the pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond. “Whoa…she’s HUGE!” is what I heard as I rounded the corner of a local Tim Horton’s shop.  A small herd of teenagers were referring … Continue reading

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