pregnancy advice Archives - Dawn P. Darnell

We Are Pregnant! – Why We Announced Early During Times of Uncertainty

dawnpdarnell — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 01:03:39 +0000

Hey friends,

Surprise! We are pregnant! We have been keeping a secret from ya’ll for over a month now and it has been one of the hardest secrets to keep. Some of ya’ll might have noticed do to my longer than usual absence on my blog, or my less frequent post on social media. These past couple weeks have been a blur. We’ve been so overjoyed by the news I wanted to shout it out from the rooftops.

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Maternity Fashion Tips: Saving Money by Turning Everyday Fashion into Maternity Fashion

dawnpdarnell — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:19:20 +0000

One thing I’ve learned working in the fashion retail industry while being pregnant is how to be fashion savvy without having to sacrifice comfort or money on maternity clothes that you will only wear a couple of months. Here are six everyday fashion must haves every woman needs to have in their closet that will help them get through their pregnancy without investing in maternity wear.

1. Thanksgiving Jeans – Invest in jeans a size too big that you can grow into, whether you want to be comfortable having a real baby or a food baby.

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Jayden’s Birth Story

dawnpdarnell — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:21:39 +0000

One hundred jumping jacks and seventeen hours of labor later, on January, 19, 2015 at 6:08pm my son made his debut into this world. I had been planning and anticipating for this day to come, and though it didn’t go as I had planned or be what I expected, it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life.

It was early Sunday morning when I noticed my mucus plug had been released.

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40 weeks and 2 days later….

dawnpdarnell — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 22:27:57 +0000

As I walked to the checkout line, waiting to make my purchase, I stared enviously at the lady ahead of me with her cute baby boy in tow. I was 40 weeks past due and walking and shopping was one of my favorite things to do to pass the time. I was ready for my baby to come into this world, and as a first time mom, patience was not on my side. I never felt so envious like this before.

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