Afraid of that trip down the aisle?

Are you anxious to get your man to the altar yet? Or like in our case, perhaps you are the one tentative to take that final step instead of your other half. My husband asked me to marry him for months before I finally said yes. He was asking me almost from the beginning. I did make him wait several months before I gave him the "yes" he'd been waiting for even though I knew I wanted to have children with this man. He's a good guy.

For me, it was the idea of marrying a man who had other children and an ex-girlfriend that I wouldn't wish on an enemy that held me back. It was a huge step for me and I needed to really think about it, think about whether I was ready to take on the responsibility of somebody else's children, the financial impact that would have on us for years to come, and an ex who despised me from day one. Marriage was a big step!

Once we picked out our rings and picked our way through the minefield after the ex found out about our engagement, we were good to go. We married in a civil ceremony four months after we were engaged. It's been 13 years now. The marriage is still good and strong though we are looking to renew our vows and exchange wedding bands (my wedding ring is very pretty with all the sparkle I love with diamonds) but to renew our vows, I'm looking for a more simpler band like palladium rings. I want a simple ceremony, outdoors and a huge party afterward!

Eye Changes While Pregnant

While pregnant, you might notice your eyes to changing along with the rest of your body. It doesn't happen for everybody but many pregnant women might notice changes in their vision during this time. You should always tell your doctor because while it may be normal for some and temporary, it may also signal problems (like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.).

I developed migraines while pregnant with my son brought on by the hormones. It was the only time in my life when I had migraines. I curled up under the covers completely to block out light and noise and waited until my vision cleared and numbness in my face and arm went away (several hours). It's how I knew I was carrying a boy as opposed to my daughter before him (I was right). I figured only a male could cause that much pain. Kidding.

If your vision changes, it's not likely they'll change your prescription while you are pregnant because it will take weeks after the birth of your child until your eyes settle back into what will be normal for you (and safe to get new prescription lenses or contacts then). However, it is a good idea to include an eye exam in your prenatal routine along with all the ob/gyn visits due to the other problems that your eye doctor can catch for you like your blood pressure changes.

If you are having more headaches than usual and your doctor has cleared you for any problems, wear Women's Sunglasses when out in the sun. Not only will it protect your eyes from UV rays but it will reduce the squinting which can make those hormone-induced headaches worse!

Go Organic for Baby

We all want what is safe and healthy for our children. We question vaccinations, on whether to go organic, whether to nurse and for how long, and more. We want a healthy baby to grow into a healthy child into a healthy adult.

When you start thinking about organic, most of us think of organic baby food. My sister makes her own baby food using good ingredients, organic whenever she can get them, but did you know there are organic baby clothes too? I didn't until the last few months.