Dear V, Today you are three months old. Last night, your dad was holding you as I brushed my teeth…
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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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Two Months
In 2000, the year DH and I met in Paris and later began our trans-Atlantic relationship (him in Connecticut, me…
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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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Eight Months: T-Minus 2½ Weeks
I have officially reached the point in pregnancy where I can understand how some women long for their pregnancies to…
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32 Weeks: We Have a Birthday…!
First, a few fun stats: Weight Gain: 28 lbs / 13 kgs (from 142 to 170) Cravings: Ice cold water,…
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29 Weeks: Another Ultrasound
What a week! Since my last post, I: started kick counts (I usually get to 10 movements in 5-7 mins,…
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28 Weeks: Confidence, and Alternative Baby Shower Idea
Whether you calculate by gestation (26+5), development (27), conception (27+3), or by 28 weeks, here we are in the hallowed…
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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…
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23 Weeks
Baby’s Milestones Baby is now about 12″ long. She weighs over a pound. I think she is beginning to respond…
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