Pain Medication For Sutures
Sicky at 35 Weeks 2 Days Continuing with the theme of discussing items mentioned in my birth plans, I’ve gotten quite a reaction from one line. Of course, I would like all precautions taken to avoid...
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I decided to insert a cute picture of Peanut when she was a newborn because I'll have another one of these soon. Ah! I am nine months pregnant. The final stretch. Wow. This fact has been playing in the...
View ArticleNearing Full-term and Stress
This is what I look like at 6:30am when I can't sleep--dirty mirror, burnt out lightbulb, and all. 36 weeks 2 days I am a big ball of stress. Christmas is coming and I’m not going to have half of the...
View ArticleTwo to Three
This started as a post about my relationship with Peanut and my fears on how it will change after Twig is born. How nearly every day she tells me “Mama, you’re my best friend.” and how I sincerely feel...
View ArticleProdromal Labor
38 Weeks 0 Days While I thought I was in labor. Prodromal… I feel like that word mocks me. I spent the majority of New Years Eve thinking I was in labor. It finally ended at around 2 or 3 am New Years...
View ArticleMaking the Most of My Time
40 Weeks 0 Days. Baby has dropped over the last two weeks! Today is my due date. First off, this does not mean that you’re allowed to start asking me every day if I’ve had the baby yet. I’ve decided...
View ArticleThe Most Pregnant I’ve Ever Been
39 Weeks 4 Days I know it’s entirely normal for moms to go past their due date. I know that Twig will come when s(he) is ready. I know that things like dilation and effacement don’t matter in terms of...
View ArticleAll About Books — You’re Going to Be a Big Sister!
Today’s guest post is from Gretchen at That Mama Gretchen. Not only does she have an awesome name, but her blog is fantastic! I got hooked on her a while back during her Wool Week and I’m so happy I...
View ArticlePlanning a Water Birth
Today’s guest post is from Maria, one of my readers. I’m always happy when someone enjoys my blog and even happier when I read their work and find I enjoy theirs too! This topics is near and dear to me...
View ArticlePreparing for Birth Series
Hello and happy Memorial Day! I hope all of you are busy having fun with family and celebrating those who have served our country, along with others who have passed. I often think of my aunt and...
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