pregnancy Archives - The Maternal Canvas

When a scheduled birth doesn’t go according to plan

kennileighJune 28, 2019

*This is an excerpt from my book, Sugar Free Mom-to-Be, about my pregnancy with type 1 diabetes. [caption align="alignnone" id="attachment_2408" width="3590" height="2393"]Patricia Prudente via Unsplash[/caption] It wasn't until the birth of my second son thatContinue reading

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My Book: Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes

kennileighMay 3, 2019

The first time I found out I was pregnant four years ago, I was hungryContinue reading

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I’m still here

kennileighJuly 18, 2018

So it’s been a minute, huh? A new baby will do that to ya. OnContinue reading

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When all you want is a shower

kennileighApril 24, 2018

The weather finally took a turn for the better this weekend. Just in time forContinue reading

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Unintentional Ketosis

kennileighApril 9, 2018

So this weekend was a productive one. We are damn near finishing the nursery, withContinue reading

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What the hell is this?

kennileighApril 6, 2018

Today is Friday, April 6 and it is snowing outside. Damn near blizzard. We’re expectingContinue reading

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Everything Hurts

kennileighMarch 30, 2018

I feel like I’ve written this post before. I’m falling apart. My body, that is.Continue reading

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I caught the fever

kennileighMarch 19, 2018

I started my day by throwing out four organic apples that I thought had bruisesContinue reading

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Hi, I’m Irritable.

kennileighMarch 18, 2018

Where to start? I’m in pain, tired, and thoroughly annoyed. Let’s start with the pain.Continue reading

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I hit a wall

kennileighMarch 15, 2018

I need a nap. Seriously. I got one of the best night’s sleep I’ve hadContinue reading