So after 28 hours of labor, I get ... NOTHING ( Read more... )

So yes, I realize this post would go better if I had some new photos ... believe me, it's on my mile-long to-do list.

But somehow, in the last couple weeks, I went from people asking me if I was about to squat down and have my baby on the floor right then and there (that was at the children's museum near the end of February) to asking me if I was ( Read more... )

this is copy/pasted from my entry in my due date community, but i figured you guys might be interested too. sorry it repeats some information that you already know ( Read more... )

One homebirth coming right up!!!!!!!!!!! Sometime between today and April 15, our daughter will be arriving at home into happy loving arms ( Read more... )

I guess no bad news equals good news at this point. They have a week to get qualified for a loan. (Yes, they were prequalified before making the offer.) They are declining to do an inspection, even a VA one. (?????) And as soon as they are qualified, the house will be appraised. This is I guess my only worry left. A friend of mine just had a deal ( Read more... )

What's worse than being pregnant? Having the flu. What's worse than having the flu while pregnant? Having the flu while 35 weeks pregnant and contracting everytime you have a coughing fit ( Read more... )

Strangely, even though I've been HUGE this entire pregnancy, I think these photos make me look pretty small ... almost the same size as my last shots at 29 weeks ( Read more... )

I had my 34 week appointment today, and asked to be checked, even though it's two weeks earlier than they would normally start checks. On Friday, I was having contractions that were 6 minutes apart and it was scaring the crap out of me. They were uncomforatable (but not PAINFUL) and I did eventually call the midwife and ask what I should do ( Read more... )

those of you who have known me for a long time probably remember that i had to have a naked penguin when i was getting ready to give birth to ben ( Read more... )

This is the best thing ever. And I really do mean EVER!!!!!!!!!!

It actually almost made me wish I was still working just so I could post it on my cubicle wall :-)


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