Whether you calculate by gestation (26+5), development (27), conception (27+3), or by 28 weeks, here we are in the hallowed third trimester. And, right on cue, my feet swelled. If I stand for too long, or if it’s particularly hot, I notice a tight feeling when I wiggle my toes and I see my veins … Read More about 28 Weeks: Confidence, and Alternative Baby Shower Idea
A Jumble of Thoughts
When people ask how I’m doing, the short answer is Fine! And I am fine, for the most part. With every week (Thursdays!) and half-week (Sunday nights!) that passes, I worry less that this baby will be born prematurely. She is on the move all day long. Her movements can be seen through my tank … Read More about A Jumble of Thoughts
A Quick Visit to L&D
I wasn’t doing anything strenuous. I was sitting on the sofa, removing our CDs from their jewel cases and consolidating our collection into two massive folders. It’s a big project — we have about 800 CDs, so the folders get heavy — but I was doing it in the least active way possible. And then … Read More about A Quick Visit to L&D
Preparing for a Caesarean
I still have a few more boxes to unpack, stuff to sort out, pictures to hang, on top of taking it easy, staying on top of work-related projects, and running a household, but I feel like I’m getting a handle on things and have a sense of what the next couple of months will be … Read More about Preparing for a Caesarean
25 Weeks
A strange thing has happened: ever since my uterus reached past my belly button, my belly seems smaller in some ways. I guess having a long waist means Baby has more room to move around in! But anyway, here I am today: 25½ weeks, I can’t believe it! Or, six months on Wednesday, and the … Read More about 25 Weeks
Protected: Anxiety
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Results of the Follow Up Ultrasound
Oof. It’s been a really tough week. I might write a second post. I’m so sad. I mean, I’m okay. I have lots to be thankful for, but I feel like it’s acceptable for me to mourn the childbirth experience I always dreamed of whilst simultaneously counting my blessings. Follow Up Ultrasound The follow up … Read More about Results of the Follow Up Ultrasound
24 Weeks: Viability
Dear Baby V, Today is our biggest milestone yet: viability. If you were born now, you’d have a 50/50 chance of survival. Those odds are comforting for as long as you are inside me, so please don’t think about arriving before the end of October at the very earliest. (Of course, our OB might have … Read More about 24 Weeks: Viability
23 Weeks
Baby’s Milestones Baby is now about 12″ long. She weighs over a pound. I think she is beginning to respond to outside sounds — like when I sing or play the piano, or when our dog plays with a squeaky toy. Recent Milestones My belly now sticks out more than my boobs. Baby kicks frequently … Read More about 23 Weeks
Conversations
We’re in our new place. Despite not being able to lift anything, I’ve still had my work cut out for me. You wouldn’t believe the weird smell that clothes and linens take on from being in storage for over three years. It’s a kind of musty, greasy smell. I’ve done about 12 loads of laundry … Read More about Conversations
