I have a strong, healthy, and easygoing baby and an abundance of milk. Life should be plain sailing, amiright? But…
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Baby V
February 26th Confessional
Two years ago today, it was confirmed Mizuko Bean had died inside me. One year ago today, two little dots…
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Hello, Mum!
The past couple of weeks I feel like I’ve been finding my groove with V. I’m finding the time to…
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Three Months
Dear V, Today you are three months old. Last night, your dad was holding you as I brushed my teeth…
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My Child Looks Nothing Like Me
When people see me out and about with V, their third question is always Does red hair run in your…
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Birth Story Part 2: Recovery
{ Read Birth Story Part 1: Delivery here. } After DH left the OR, he called my dad to let…
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A Thousand Words
Dear V, You are almost seven weeks old. It’s been longest blink of an eye I’ve ever known. Days and…
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Birth Story, Part 1: Delivery
I had a caesarean birth plan, a list of preferences. But that’s mostly all they were – preferences. Loss and…
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Caesarean Birth Plan
When I first embarked on this TTC journey, I imagined conceiving quickly, having an uneventful pregnancy, and a natural delivery….
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36 – 37 Weeks
Crazy that I can now respond to the question, “When are you due?” with a one-word response: FRIDAY. Holy shit….
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