

Why I'm Excited to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom
There's something so special about this season I'm in right now. I'm 16 weeks and 6 days pregnant, and every day feels like another step closer to meeting our baby. I still have so much to learn, prepare for, and so many new emotions to discover... but one thing I already know with my whole heart is this: I'm excited to be a stay-at-home mom. The further along I get, the more real it feels. Every week brings changes, new milestones, and a deeper connection to this tiny little
Chantal Gaillardetz


My Pregnancy Journey: Hearing Our Baby's Heartbeat for the First Time
There are moments in life that you just know you'll never forget—moments that make your heart feel fuller than you ever thought possible. For me, hearing our baby's heartbeat for the first time was one of those moments. I was 11 weeks along, and even though I had been feeling the early symptoms and changes in my body, I didn't truly feel the reality of it until that moment. I was lying there, taking a slow breath, wondering what it would sound like. And then I heard it—a tiny
Chantal Gaillardetz


My Pregnancy Journey: The Beginning of a Beautiful Chapter
The past few months have quietly changed my world in the most meaningful way. Life has felt softer, slower, and somehow more precious. At thirteen weeks pregnant, I'm finally ready to share something that has filled my heart with so much joy—we're expecting a baby. Even writing those words feels surreal. There are moments where I still pause, place my hand on my stomach, and whisper a little "thank you." This new chapter has brought emotions I didn't even know I could feel—an
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