I lay awake last night around 2am and realized the genius of my childhood. Who knew how accurately I had once portrayed the sensation of a full-term pregnant woman in bed.

One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about this pregnancy is discovering yoga. I love how whole I feel when I’m finished. I’m amazed at the breath’s ability to facilitate greater flexibility and relaxation. I’ve appreciated the time to clear my mind and focus. Mostly, I’m pretty good at keeping distracting thoughts at bay. However…

So, I’m not really sure who came up with the term “lightening” but I’m pretty sure it must have been a man, because nothing that I have experienced in the last few days has felt light at all. Ever since my baby “dropped” I’ve felt an overwhelming need for suspenders. Not to keep up my…

Within the last week my feelings of love for my son have grown immensely. I know words cannot describe the intensity of emotion I feel, but for his sake I want to try. I’ve often gawked at the phrase pregnancy ” glow.” How can I glow each morning when I’m frustratedly trying to cover up…

So, I feel a little silly even admitting this, but with encouragement from so many of you, I think I am going to submit some of my comics to see if I can get them published. Deseret Book has a pretty easy process: I just send them in and wait to see what they say.…

My blog has sort of been taken over by my comics. Which I really don’t mind. They allow me a creative outlet and have helped develop my optimistic lighthearted view of pregnancy. However, one of the main purposes of my blog is to encourage myself to think a little deeper, to ponder longer, and to…

All the books tell me that it could be any day. So I’m keeping my trusty pail with me where ever I go, lest my water break, and it come in handy.