A stomach bug, reflux, fatigue, impending childbirth, a half-stocked freezer, a 3-year-old, and excitement to meet Baby Lollipop. I am so full of thoughts and feelings, it’s a wonder there’s room for a baby in here!
By Megan Powell
Nine-1/2 Months: All I Want For Mother’s Day
If I’m not in labour, I want to sleep through breakfast, not have it in bed. And then enjoy some family time, some Me Time, and perhaps some chocolate too, please
By Megan Powell
Nine-1/2 Months: Finding The Perfect Baby Name
We want something original but not bizarre (sorry, Gwyneth; no fruit names here), popular but not ultra-common, and of course we have to like how it sounds. At this point, with nothing nailed down, Lollipop will probably go nameless for a few days
By Megan Powell
Nine-1/2 Months: 11 Must-Haves For The Second-Time New Mom
Forget the matchy-match nursery and face cloths. This time round, I have a freezer full of food (and crotchsicles); comfy clothes and nipple cream; a babysitter for my preschooler and a lot of support for my family
By Megan Powell
Nine-1/2 Months: Girl, Boy or Lollipop?
Why we’re not finding out our baby’s sex ahead of time—or are we? I have a late ultrasound coming up, and I’ll admit I’m just a bit curious this time round
By Megan Powell
Nine 1/2 Months: Doulas, A Birth Plan, And I Need More Time!
No one told me how fast a second pregnancy goes by. But now that we’ve found our doula, all I have to do is write out a birth plan, find child care for when I’m in labour, make my “hospital bag” list . . . and all the stuff on the other 9 pages of my to-do list
By Megan Powell
Nine 1/2 months: What Do You Mean I Can’t Eat Brie?
Seriously, no soft cheese or Caesar salad? I do some digging, and it turns out Canadian grocery-store eggs and pasteurized cheeses are safe when you’re pregnant. Smoked fish? Depends on what kind. Hot dogs? Who cares, because yuck
By Megan Powell
Nine 1/2 Months: It’s Cloth Diapers For Us
Cloth diapering has come a long way since our parents’ days of finicky pins and plastic pants. I’m spending next to nothing on dipes for my second baby. Now if I can just get my spouse to commit to taking over the laundry again . . .
By Megan Powell
Nine 1/2 Months: Nesting And Pinteresting
Did your usually relaxed housekeeping standards tighten right up when you were pregnant? I discovered a novel urge to obliterate dust, decorate a nursery-to-be, and organize my linen closet. Chances are, I’m not alone
By Megan Powell
Gestatin’ The Facts: How Much Caffeine Is Safe When You’re Pregnant?
It doesn’t seem fair that just when you need caffeine the most—when pregnancy fatigue, spending the day chasing a preschooler, and a long, cold winter conspire to wipe you out—is when you have to think about cutting it out
By Megan Powell
How Safe Is Home Birth?
The number of Canadian women opting to birth their babies at home is on the rise. For many, the entire decision hinges on safety. momstown talks to experts to figure out the pros and cons
By Megan Powell
