Kindred Hearts YYC

When did you start spreading the word about your pregnancy?

It can be a tough decision. Some say wait until you have completed the first trimester, some can wait to tell everyone. An argument can be made for just about any time. When I get asked this question I normally answer the same way, if you feel like you need to tell someone early, tell the ones you would also tell if you would loose the pregnancy. I know it isn’t the best to prepare for the worst, but having miscarried myself it is definitely nice to have people to lean on and I also wouldn’t have wanted everyone to know of my pain at that time.

So yeah, I am mostly a wait until your first trimester is complete and then tell- with like a couple exceptions for those who I know would be my support all the way through no matter what.

Spent some time this morning talking to my daughters about the world wars and what the sacrifice of so many has meant for them and our family. To those who fought for my safety and freedom, Thank you for your sacrifice.
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You were carried for only a moment but will be loved for my lifetime.

1 in 4, those are the statistics on miscarriage. 1 in 4 women will loose a pregnancy. Seems like such a simple statement. Like it is so common that it shouldn’t be such a big deal.

And yet, here I sit imagining what that little 9 year old might have been doing today. Imagining all the possibilities had I not miscarried. I don’t think about it all the time, I am a mom of three and that makes me pretty busy but on October 23, I remember sitting in the emergency room waiting room on the anniversary of my own mothers passing head in my hands, trying to wish away the bleeding and heartache.

To all the people who have felt that sadness, to those who have watched the screen and been told there is no heartbeat, you are not alone. 1 in 4, it’s okay to not be okay, it’s okay to let yourself feel the feels, you can be strong tomorrow.

Did you know that you can read to your baby even before they are born? Babies love the sound of our voices and when they are born, their sense of hearing is fully developed. The more you read and speak to your baby, the more words they will hear and learn. Plus it is a wonderful bonding opportunity.

Excited to have this available to help meet your prenatal education needs.

We all have a lot going on right now trying to keep ourselves safe. Online prenatal classes are a great way to bring back a little normal prior to your delivery. Drop me a line or click on the link in my bio to see if I can help meet your prenatal education needs. Delivery times are very flexible, evenings and weekends are available.

To all the soon to be moms, the first time moms, the seasoned moms, the moms who grieve, the moms who dream, the tired moms, the well rested moms, the working moms, the stay at home moms, the moms trying to do it all, the moms who think they don’t do enough, the moms who just want a break, the moms just barely hanging on - I see you, Happy Mother’s Day.

Even though every day may not be a gold star day, moms and dads everywhere are getting it done. Well done you.

Really just to brighten up the feed. It has to come soon right?

Why not take this snowy day and give me a shout. Leave a comment about what you are looking forward to most about spring.

Even though we can’t join together for a classic prenatal, I can definitely help you ready yourself for your delivery. Drop me a line, let’s talk. Let me help you figure out your Braxton Hicks from your “time to go” contractions.
You are definitely worth more than a roll of the dice.

Check out the link in the bio or send me a DM.

What are you going to do this weekend to increase the happy in your life?

Let’s take a few days to just breath. Let’s refill our cups. Let’s listen to what our bodies need and let’s give it to them. Let’s turn off the news or at least turn it down. Let’s focus on our loved ones. Let’s enjoy. Let’s dream.

Let me know what your go to is to amp up the happy.