Little Monkeys Arrival

What/Where is Lutenblag?

Got the travel bug? I’ve got the place for you!

Lutenblag, the capital of Molvania, is a busy, bustling and loud city located in the Great Central Valley. It is a major metropolis that exhibits a combined ancient and modern atmosphere. This city proudly contains amazing eateries and a popular brew known to the locals as “Blag.”

  Things to Do in Lutenblag:

o   Something to check out while in Lutenblag is the Hotel Zlad- a boutique property decorated in an Eastern European boho-chic style with a touch of hipster that will provide you with jaw-dropping views of nearby scenery and landscapes.

 o   If you are the kind of traveler looking for an amazingly lush oasis, Club Zlad is highly recommended. You can find this trendy lounge presenting a great vibe settled in the center of this energetic metropolis. 

 o   Hungry and feeling spontaneous? Grab a Sprufkil's Gourmet Hot Dog, and spend the afternoon strolling through some of the nearby hills. Then, take time to relax at the outpost for a breathtaking panorama of sea and sand. Continue your wander along the cobblestone road and rolling fields to an amazing little coffee shop to recoup before your walk back to the hotel!

   Overall:

     My name is Ashley Perry, and I am a 27 year old, 4th year BA psychology student at Queen’s University. But more importantly, I am a 6 month pregnant first time mom (FTM) and this is the topic of my chosen subject. 

Being a mother is something that I always wanted but had believed it was a far off dream and not something that I had to think about for a long time. The arrival of our little monkey was a complete surprise but a very welcomed one.

       Since finding out I was expecting on Labor Day Weekend my boyfriend and I have been completely overwhelmed to say the least. Neither of us had really spent much time thinking about everything that needed to be accomplished and one of the biggest sources of support has come from online forum groups. These groups contain other moms who have shared their own experiences and offered words wisdom through an open and honest channel of communication.

There was just so much to learn!

     I had to start monitoring everything I ate to ensure that it was considered safe for the development of my little one. I had to make sure that I was eating enough to receive the extra recommended calories (which can you believe is only 300-450 a day?), but also had to make sure that I wasn’t eating TOO much which could lead to possible issues throughout my pregnancy. 

     The Government of Canadas website offers some great basic guidelines when initially finding out that you are pregnant, one of the better pages I’ve found is “Healthy Eating and Pregnancy”. 

But, this type of information isn’t very informative.. it provides the necessary details to give a good overview, but personally, I want the down and dirty conversations of what to expect.

     Social media and other web based platforms have a huge role in offering support to other FTMs like myself.     

With all these questions surrounding what I should and shouldn’t do – how is one person supposed to prioritize everything they need to learn?     

     Thankfully, having access to these forums have provided a safe space to ask questions and receive honest first hand advice from others who have recently gone through the same worries and concerns.