My doctor called me fat. Okay…maybe he didn’t quite say it like that. But it sure felt like it at the time. Growing up, I was always an athlete. Somehow even managing to play 4 varsity sports when there were only 3 varsity seasons. I ran track in college. I have always been in pretty good shape, but that doesn’t mean I’ve never struggled with body image. When I was younger, I was so skinny and tall for my age my parents called me … [Read more...]
How to Get Pregnant in 15 Steps
Soooo you think you want to have a baby? I always thought it was kind of crazy that we spend most of our lives trying NOT to get pregnant and then when the time finally comes, we have found our life partner, and we are ready (we think!), it’s a little more of a complicated process than just ‘doing the deed.’ Some people get pregnant the second they even think about a baby (ahem, our honeymoon baby!), while others may struggle with … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Surviving the First Trimester
First of all, if you are pregnant, CONGRATULATIONS! This is a super exciting time, but whether this is your first or fifth little one it can be a little stressful at times too. I am preggo with our first baby – A BOY! – and wanted to share some things that helped me get through the first trimester and some things that I wish I knew from the beginning. Though I am a doctor, I am not YOUR doctor, so please consult your physician if you have any … [Read more...]