Awesome book on parenting! If you have children or planning to have them in the future, or even if you are a caregiver such as babysitter, I recomend you read it.

I couldn't put it down.

Slam..!

~What to do.....?

So I have a little problem...
My neighbor from apartment across the hall, (probably in late thirties) who happens to live all by herself  isn't very nice...
Here's why..
Every time she leaves the house she slams her door REALLY HARD..!!!
(for instance this morning I was trying to take a nap since I was up all night [ Zoe was kicking really hard and wouldn't let me sleep] I just start to fall asleep when BOOM!! I wake up "oh I guess my neighbor is leaving"...
I thought I'd give her the benefit of the doubt..  "maybe she thinks she lives in the apartment ALL by herself"...lol "maybe there's a problem with her door"....
"maybe she's deaf.. 
Btw you can hear almost everything that's going on in the hall when sitting in my living room.
well the other day she had a visitor I heard her say "good-byes" and for the first time she shut the door like a normal person.! She did not slam the door!! Coincidence..?? I don't think so!
Now  I believe the lady has a problem with me or just doesn't like me... well that's no reason to slam your door when there are two other families that live downstairs from us..
So I had a though "maybe I should confront her..?"  or  "... should I start slamming my door.." lol
So should I pay her no mind and pretend she's deaf.. Or is there a need for intervention...?



~ Hey there! I am a young woman expecting a baby girl this coming August. I love art and being creative with my crazy ideas. Painting, cooking, shopping, and exercising are some of my favorite things to do. I'm pretty new to blogging and such so dont expect too much out of me lol.





 ~ So this is my first pregnancy..  I believe it is important for women to try stay healthy eat a well balanced diet and exercise stay hydrated. For you as well as your baby's well being.There are many benefits to being physically active during pregnancy, here they are...

1. Fight pregnancy fatigue. Low-level tiredness plagues many women during the first trimester, then again late in the third trimester. It seems paradoxical, but sometimes getting too much rest can actually make you feel more pooped. And while you should never push yourself too hard when you're pregnant — and especially when you're feeling fatigued — a little nudge can make a big difference in your pregnancy energy level. So take baby steps — go for an easy walk or pop in a pregnancy exercise video. You'll be surprised at how peppy you feel afterward.
   
2. Improve your sleep during pregnancy. While many pregnant women report that they have a harder time falling asleep (not to mention staying asleep with all the bathroom interruptions), those who exercise consistently (as long as it's not near bedtime, which can be too energizing) say the quality of their sleep is better and that they wake up feeling more rested.
3. Conquer pregnancy constipation. An active body encourages active bowels. Some women swear by a brisk 30-minute walk to keep them regular, others say even a ten-minute stroll helps get things going.
4. Do pregnancy back exercises. Back pain affects half of all pregnant women — and your best defense is a strong set of abs. Do simple pregnancy-safe exercises to strengthen your abs — which will give your back the back-up it needs. (See Pregnancy Workouts for exercises that work for you.) But don't stop there. Even exercise that's not directly targeting the tummy — a short walk to the post office — can also relieve pain and pressure.
5. Don't worry, be happy. Exercise causes your brain to release endorphins, those feel-good chemicals that give a natural high — improving your mood, diminishing feelings of worry and anxiety.
6. Do pregnancy stretches. It's not a stretch — stretching does your body good, and you don't even have to break a sweat. This is especially true if you've been troubled by muscle cramps — particularly in your leg. Stretching out (flexing your toes up instead of pointing down) can help you uncover little pockets of tension, warding off cramps and sore muscles. Stretch after your exercise routine, but also stretch at your desk (especially if you've been sitting or standing for a long time), in the car or airplane, and always before bed (particularly if nocturnal leg cramps have been cramping your sleeping style).
7. Guard against gestational diabetes. Exercise may prevent this common problem, and the American Diabetes Association recommends exercise as a helpful therapy for women who are at risk. If that's you, don't be surprised if your practitioner is even more gung ho about prescribing a workout routine.
8. Make a healthy baby. Babies of moms who exercise during pregnancy are born at healthier weights, are better able to weather labor and delivery (they are less stressed by it), and recover from the stresses of birth more quickly.
9. Have an easier labor (possibly). While exercise during pregnancy can't guarantee that you'll sail through childbirth, moms who exercise tend to have shorter labors and are less likely to need medical interventions during labor (including C-sections).
10. Speed your postpartum recovery. The more you increase your pregnancy fitness, the faster you'll recover physically after childbirth, the more fit you'll be after delivery — and the sooner you'll be zipping up those prepregnancy jeans again.



~ There is my little munchkin.
Zoe Soleil ~

~ Here is a link to some Prenatal Pilates    (one of the videos that I use to work out at home)               

http://youtu.be/2qo_nCKpTcM