On July 30, 2018, at 6:21 a.m., Grady Tate Hobson was born. He clocked in weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces and measuring 21 inches. Here’s my account of his birth story.
Grady’s Birth Story
Two Week Countdown: 38 Weeks Pregnant
T-minus two weeks: 38 weeks pregnant. Here’s a quick recap of my last two OB appointments, how I’m feeling and if we’re ready for baby.
20 Baby Must-Haves: Just the Basics
If you are expecting and want to make sure you have the basic baby essentials ready for bringing home a newborn, check out my list of 20 Baby Must-Haves.
Pregnancy Update: 9 Months Pregnant
Though I’ve felt like it for months, I can officially claim that I’m 9 months pregnant. Get an update on how I’m feeling, how baby is measuring and how my final preparations are going.
Nesting Tips for the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant in your third trimester and nesting is starting to kick in, here are several nesting tips broken down by baby stuff, home, meal prep and other kids.
My Hospital Bag Checklist: Just the Basics
Because this is my fourth baby and I’m due in the summer, my hospital bag checklist is fairly brief and basic. At this point, I know what I need and what the hospital provides.
Favorite Maternity Brands and Purchases
I had to start from scratch with maternity clothing for this fourth pregnancy. So I thought I’d share what clothing brands and items I’ve loved this go round.
Pregnancy Update: 34 Weeks Pregnant
As you near the end of pregnancy, so much can happen from week to week that I thought it’d be good to check in at 8.5 months or 34 weeks pregnant.
Pregnancy Update: 8 Months Pregnant
The last trimester of this pregnancy is flying by, probably because it’s summer and we’ve been busy fitting in beach trips before I get too far along and too uncomfortable. But just like that, I’m 8 months pregnant.
10 Tips for Long Car Trips While Pregnant
If you’re pregnant in your third trimester, you may be wondering how vacation travel will work without adding more aches and pains to an already-taxed body. I have a few tips that helped make my long car trips while pregnant more bearable.