Stop your migrane in its tracks.

Watching the today show this morning they are talking about migranes, the triggers, and how to help them. I have suffered from migranes for as long as I can remember and if you have ever had a migrane you know how awful they are. So how would you like to stop that pesky migrane right in It's tracks?

When I was younger if I got a migrane, I was done for. Most of the time I would end up in tears, laying in a dark room, just hoping when I woke up this horrible brain pounding, nausea, and the light sensitivety would be gone.

I have found the number one key to really stopping your migrane is to get it before it starts. I can always tell when a migrane is coming on wether its a slight aching in one eye or a sensitivety to light that starting out. The moment you recognize the signs or you just get a feeling you need to treat it.

This is where my super secret recipe comes in. Well maybe not so secret. I have shared it with everyone I know who gets migranes and they all swear by it. So what is this magic pill? Excederine migrane- it is the most wonderful little pill you will ever take. But thats not just it. You also need some kind of energy shot. I always swear by a 5 hour energy but I have used dollar tree brand. That little shot actually has all kinds of good stuff in it for your migrane, including lots of vitamins. It is like heaven once you get this stuff in you.

Ok so I have shared my secret. What are you waiting for go try it! And let me know how it works for you. Good luck and have a happy, migrane free, day. :)

My love of New York

I know that this is a little off topic but ever sense I was like 10 years old I have religiously watched the TBS version of sex and the city. And Yes my mother knew, I didn't have your typical mother. But this is one of the very few things  that my mother allowed me to do that I am actually very thankful for.

To me sex and the city was never about sex or men it was what friendship is supposed to be. It is about 3 women who stick together through very real situations aka heart break, infertility, stds, divorce. While maybe it was not age apropriate it is very realistic in that sense and gave me a good out look on what a friend should be, your chosen family.

In another sense it also lit this other unrealistic Passion in me to own prada bags and jimmy choo shoes and run around the streets of New York in fabulous designer clothes. And maybe it is not realistic to want a million dollar closet but hey a girl can dream, right?

Sex and The City did install one last Passion in my, actually its more like solidify, this lust for New York City. A little back story, when I was younger my mom had Cats on VHS and I watched it over and over and over again. I knew that someday I would go see Cats where it started. I never saw Cats live but I did see the city. My dad dated this woman and she had an apartment right across from central park and when we looked through the window at night we could see the twin towers and I just remember how beautiful I thought it all was.

My dream of new York has been altered sense becoming a mother. It focuses a little more on walks throu

Ways to save money when expecting

Wether you are ttc, thinking about ttc, or already pregnant; Im sure one of the many things going through your mind is all those sweet little baby buys that your home will soon be filled with. But the reality of the situation is that all those little cute nursery items and diapers all add up. And unless you are extremely blessed you probabley arent going to recieve everything you need and want at your baby shower so i just wanted to share a few tips and tricks with you.

1. Thrift and consignment stores are your friend.
Every bargain shopping mama I know loves thrift stores. And just because Its second hand does not mean that you have to give up quality. I know that when I was pregnant with Colin i found some really great Polo by Ralph Lauren polos for like $4 and they looked brand new. Check your local paper for larger scale kids consignment sales.

2. Utilize big sales like black friday.
Even if you havent conceived yet, big sales are the best time to get your big baby buys like, cloth diapers, your crib, or a glider. This year right before thanksgiving the crib i want was 20% off. I didnt have the extra cash quiet yet but i will be watching out for these types of sales in the future. Why pay retail when there are sales like this all the time.

3. Buy slowly over time.
During our last pregnancy i vowed to but at least one thing a week until the baby was here and even though we lost our little bean I plan to continue this through our ttc journey. It doesnt matter if it costs $10 or $100. If you Buy slowly its not as over whelming once your little one is here.

At the end of the day saving money is all about a little planning and none of these tactics take a whole lot of extra time, just an eye for a deal.
Good luck and happy baby shopping

Am I miscarrying?

For many women the first sign of miscariage is bleeding? But how much bleeding is too much? When do you go to the doctor and what are some other symptoms?

Lets start off with how much bleeding is too much? My ER doctor told me if I started soaking through several pads in an hour or spiked a high fever to go to the ER right away.

Make sure to closely monitor your bleeding and wear a pad, not a tampon. A little bit of spotting is actually pretty normal and i have known many moms who have experienced spotting to a light period and delivered healthy happy baby. If you have a very heavy bright red flow this is cause for concern.Clotting is also considerd a red flag.

One of the very first symptoms that i experience with a miscariage is low back pain and period like cramping. Also sharp pains in my pelvic area is also a pretty normal symptoms.

No matter what if you suspect pregnancy loss or complications contact your health care provider right away.

What is a miscariage like?

First of all if you are going through a miscariage, I am so so sorry for your loss and if I could I would give you a big ol' hug! No matter how far along you are in your pregnancy,  pregnancy loss is always devastating. I can only speak from my personal experience because I am not a medical professional. But I have had two miscariages and have done lots of research.

I remember how many questions that I had the first time I miscarried. I was scared, confused, and grieving. I was also very over whelmed by how much information that I was having to take in. But most of all I felt very alone. Well I am here to tell you that you are not alone! Many many women go through this every day. I myself have had two miscariages, bot around 8 weeks.

But I'm here to give you the skinny on what a miscariage is really like and what you can expect. For me the first sign of miscariage has always been bleeding and not just spotting or slight bleeding like the start of a period, but full on bright red, aunt flow, with clotting. Once I noticed the clotting I knew I was definitly miscarrying. After that its just a waiting game.

With my first miscariage I had no idea when I was passing my baby. I'm pretty sure that it happend slowly because I has pretty bad cramping and lower back pain for about 8 days and clotting the entire time. But with my second I knew the day I started passing my baby. My cramps became much much worse and my clotting got pretty heavy. And the entire time I was extremely fatigued from the time I started bleeding to the time I stopped. I think this is a combination of both grief and the physical tole that the m/c was taking on my body.

At the end of the day a pregnancy loss is never going to be a walk in the park. The farther along you are the harder its going to be on your body. For some people it will be just like a normal period and for others it will be hard labor. Make sure to get medical attention either way. You have to make sure things go smoothly and safely.

Once again I am very sorry for your loss and if you need help, someone to talk to, or anything at all feel free to comment and I will help in whatever way I can. Remember you are not alone and you DO NOT have to go through this alone.