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10 Exercise Tips for a Busy Schedule
Our lives are so busy! There are so many important things we need to get done, and there are only so many hours in the day. After a jam-packed day, exercise can feel like the last thing you want to do. Sleeping, relaxing, or watching TV could possibly sound much more appealing to you. How on earth are you supposed to fit in time for exercise, much less find a way to prioritize it? Regular exercise is so important for your physical, mental, and cognitive health! Even if you can’t do it every day or are unable to do it for very long each time, it is very important to…
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10 Steps to Take Before Trying to Conceive (TTC)
So, you’re thinking about growing your family in the near future? Congratulations! Whether you will be trying for your first or your eighth, this is such an exciting time! It’s commonly known that there are certain foods, activities, and lifestyle choices you should avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding as they could directly affect your baby. But, what about before you even start trying to conceive (TTC)? It may sound surprising, but there are also certain actions you should take well before your first month of trying. We’re going to discuss the 10 most important steps you should take ahead of time. Doing so will help you optimize baby’s health as…
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5 Tips For Staying Sane During the Two-Week Wait (TWW)
This post was written in tandem with my post on 5 Pitfalls For Staying Sane During the Two-Week Wait (TWW). If you have already read that post, you can skip the introduction sections below and go straight to the 5 TWW Tips section. What is the Two-Week Wait (TWW)? For many women, the notorious “two-week wait” (TWW) can feel more like two months! If you’re not familiar with the term, the TWW is the timeframe between ovulation and when you would expect your next period to start. During this time, you have already passed the window of potential conception and are anxiously awaiting a possibly positive pregnancy test! Why is the TWW…