Pregnancy franziska | 22 Aug 2011
I know I have not blogged for many many weeks . I have had to hit “pause” on some projects to keep up with a healthy pregnancy (#1 priority) and work. I miss blogging and will be back on a more full-time basis again once baby arrives and I get settled into a schedule. I [...]
Pregnancy franziska | 09 Jun 2011
I know this is my first pregnancy so I am by no means an expert however, having been talking and being around many pregnant ladies some first time moms-to-be, others on their 2nd or 3rd pregnancy and my own experiences, I wholeheartedly believe staying active is crucial to pregnancy. For me pregnancy has been wonderful [...]
Pregnancy &health tips &healthy snacks franziska | 19 May 2011
I snack – I have always snacked and when you make snacks healthy and balanced, snacks are an important part of a healthful diet if you are pregnant or not. Actually snacks are crucial when you are pregnant from the 1st trimester to help cope with nausea (nausea is thought to be caused by the surge [...]
Pregnancy &healthy recipes franziska | 17 May 2011
You hear about moms-to-be getting “nesting” obsessed and it has officially hit . I am a planner normally and now that the little one is on the way I am a little obsessed figuring out what we really need and getting his nursery all set up. After being lucky enough to have 2 showers thrown [...]
Pregnancy franziska | 04 May 2011
I some how came down with a either food poisoning or some virus . All Thursday night and Friday I was sick in bed with stomach cramps and you don’t want to know the rest! I am finally back on the mend the last couple days but dealing with frequent heartburn which is annoying . [...]
Pregnancy &Uncategorized franziska | 27 Apr 2011
Here is a guest post from a friend, new mom and massage therapist, Rebecca Kanov. I asked her to blog about the benefits of massage while pregnant (and for anyone). Enjoy I have been a massage therapist for 12 years, a movement therapist for 4 years, and a mom for almost two. One of my [...]
Pregnancy &fiber &healthy eating franziska | 04 Apr 2011
New Recipe Today! I made this yesterday and was very pleased – super super easy to make, fresh, delicious, versatile and healthy! I think this will be in my fridge all spring and summer. Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) are full of fiber and also provide protein and iron (I am always on the search for iron-rich foods with [...]
Pregnancy franziska | 24 Mar 2011
I dragged myself out of bed at 6 am to go to a spin-yoga class at Qi which was hard & wonderful at the same time. I am definitely feeling a little less energized in classes these days and still have to accept that I don’t have to be sweating buckets to get in a [...]
Pregnancy franziska | 16 Mar 2011
I have been keeping up with my fitness routine for the most part (yoga, spin-yoga, running, hiking). I listen to my body before and during runs and sometimes run the full 30-40 minutes and other times walk/run or just walk. I also take it easier on the spin bike as my heart rate quickly becomes elevated in [...]
Pregnancy franziska | 10 Mar 2011
Most pregnant women feel a bit stuffy and extra sniffly during pregnancy. Many even suffer from sinus pressure related headaches and so far I am one of them .Why is do you feel extra stuffy and what can you do about it? Early on in my pregnancy around week 7 I got a horrible headache that [...]
