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Birthin’ Hips

Jan 14, 2015 21:32

“You’ve got great hips. A nine and a half pound baby could fit through there. Yours is only seven pounds so far!” My midwife’s face was gentle and reassuring, the smile genuine.

Bizarrely, I felt a sense of pride at her statement, as though something other than genetics and luck have had anything to do with my good prospects. This misplaced surge ( Read more... )

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searchingbuddha January 24 2015, 13:36:37 UTC

39 weeks today! You get to go up to 41 before they bring in the chemicals, so now I'm doing everything I can to trigger labor.

I can't wait to be able to bend at the waist and exercise. I'm sure there are people that genuinely love pregnancy, but I'm not one of them. :)

Can we say "one and done" club? Oh yes, yes we can.