Homemade Mayo

Delicious, thick, homemade mayo! I NEVER buy mayo anymore at the store. This stuff is so much better. You will need..... 1 egg 1 cup of extra light olive oil (EVOO is too strong) 1 teaspoon of ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon sea salt... 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice (optional) In a small bowl, add egg … Continue reading Homemade Mayo

Baby River’s Birth Story – Part 2

If you haven't already read the first part of River's birth story, make sure to check it out at the link below. http://eatmovelivelove.com/2015/01/12/hes-here-baby-rivers-birth-story-part-1/ Now on with part 2 of the story! It was about 5:30 am and on the ride to the hospital we called my in laws to come down to help with our son Noah.   As … Continue reading Baby River’s Birth Story – Part 2

He’s Here! Baby River’s Birth Story – Part 1

I'm back!  It's been a while and a lot has happened since my last post on November 7th.  So let just dive right into it all! On Tuesday December 2nd (36 weeks and 5 days), I had my routine midwife appointment.  When I arrived I noticed some major swelling in my legs which concerned me.  … Continue reading He’s Here! Baby River’s Birth Story – Part 1

33 Weeks!

How far along?   33 weeks and 8 months pregnant!  Eeeek!!!  My handy dandy pregnancy app tells me that baby is as big as a pineapple!  It's measuring at about 17 inches and 4.5 lbs.  Baby S is just about finished growing in length and will be packing on the fat until it makes its big … Continue reading 33 Weeks!

28 Weeks!

  Hard to believe I am in the 3rd trimester and cruising through this pregnancy!  According to my handy dandy pregnancy app, Baby S is almost 17 inches long and close to 3 lbs.  That's double the weight since the last time I posted!  I can't believe I am 7 months pregnant and in about … Continue reading 28 Weeks!

25 Weeks!

  WOWZA!  As I upload these bump photos, I can't get over how big my bump got since the last time I posted.  Baby S measures at about 13.5 inches and weighs approximately 1.5 lbs.  That means baby has doubled in size since the last time I posted so I guess it makes sense! How … Continue reading 25 Weeks!

21 Weeks!

Well, here I am at 21 weeks!  I am feeling great and really enjoy being pregnant right now. This week movement has really increased which makes it that much more real.  Tuesday we had an ultrasound appointment and midwife appointment afterward.  Seeing the baby was so neat!  We got to see all different views and … Continue reading 21 Weeks!

19 Weeks!

How Far Along?  19 weeks!  Entering the 20th week and I am so excited to be at that half way point of my pregnancy! Total weight gain:  14 lbs so far.  Hoping I can stick to the pound a week recommendation going forward.  That would put within the range of the weight gain experts recommend. … Continue reading 19 Weeks!

16 weeks!

Well, I wanted to updated you all on my pregnancy a little more often than I have but it's been a busy few weeks!  But here I am heading into the 17th week of my pregnancy.  I have to say, I am feeling great!  I am finally feeling well enough to focus on eating a … Continue reading 16 weeks!