Friday 4 April 2014

I did the unthinkable -- and I'm proud, baby!

So I did something that many woman would NOT want to do:

I announced my second pregnancy before the end of my first trimester.

Yes, I am going to have baby no. 2 in November and I am ecstatic! I started announcing my pregnancy around week 4 to immediate family, then more family, then friends and more friends. And because of my "early" announcement, I've had some rather interesting responses -- including conversations such as this one:

Person: Congratulations! How far along are you?
Me: I'm about 4 weeks!
Person: Oh ... so you're early.

Seriously.

I've had responses like that. And I've even had people ask why I've decided to announce early! So here are my reasons:

1. My daughter is already telling people.
2. I am already showing -- or maybe I was that fat to begin with ...
3. If Kelly Clarkson can do it, so can I.
4. I'm happy!

This makes me wonder why we do certain things -- is it because society expects us to or is it due to our own comfort levels? I know many women do not want to announce a pregnancy early in case anything "happens", if you know what I mean.

And if anything does "happen," shouldn't we provide support, not shun or feel shame?

Aside from the 24/7 nausea, soreness and fatigue, I am so proud to be adding another addition to my family. So I invite you to get up and dance to Pharrell's "Happy" with me:



This is a new journey into my Adventures in Baby Savings ... and I'm looking forward to sharing money and sanity savings tips with you.

Tuesday 1 April 2014

NEW! Sales round-up for the week of April 1, 2014

 Hello, #babysavings parents!
 
I thought it would be a neat idea to create a round-up of unique savings for this week.

Check out the following:

Grocery
  • Silhouette Greek 0%M.F yogurt 4X100g - click here 
Eating Out
  • Tako Sushi (30 Bristol Rd East, Unit 1) **psst, great date night!** - click here
Family Activites
  • KinderMusik classes @ Creative Kids Place (3176 Ridgeway Dr., Unit 55) - click here
  • Reptilia - save $8 off regular admission (2501 Rutherford Rd) - click here
 
Have you found any significant savings this week? Post your tips below.