Working My Way Through the Self-Inducing List
So far, I’ve tried eating loads of spicy food, bouncing on an exercise ball, squats, bumpy car rides, walking and eating pineapple. I’m working my way through the list of all things I’ve ever heard...
View ArticleLabor is a Tricky, Tricky Thing
I really thought that today was the day. I woke up at 6am with severe back pain and contractions. They continued to come every 6 minutes for the next 8 hours. We went for a walk, I drank a lot of...
View ArticleNot Getting My Hopes Up…
Had to call the doctor today due to some spotting with cramping and they said that I’m probably dilating and labor will be coming soon. I have to say, I’ve heard that before and I am not getting my...
View ArticleWaiting for Labor is a Crash-Course in Patience
I’ve never been a patient person. Waiting for labor is driving me completely insane. I am now convinced (illogically, I admit) that Baby C is NEVER. COMING. OUT. Good thing I didn’t get my hopes up...
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Well Hello, Due Date
When my doctor told me a month ago that Baby C would be early, I never thought we would get acquainted. Alas, here we are. I am now convinced that Baby C will not come on his own and we will need to...
View ArticleIn Labor…Got Sent Home
Major TMI alert…if you don’t want to know the details, just know that I’m in early labor but was sent home from the hospital. If you’re still reading, here goes… I’ve had spotting since last Thursday,...
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A Delivery Story
Our son has arrived! Labor and delivery definitely didn’t turn out as I had expected or hoped for. The recovery process is going to be way longer than I wanted, but our beautiful baby boy is here and...
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Birth Plans
All of the pregnancy books tell you to come up with a birth plan so that you know exactly what you want to do when the time comes. I’ll admit, the thought of a birth plan was a little daunting to me....
View ArticleI’m Relieved About My Repeat C-Section
As I was sitting in C’s room waiting for him to fall asleep, it occurred to me that I am not at all nervous about having this baby. Flashback to two years ago – I was almost panicky thinking about my...
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Baby Deuce is Here!
I had a premonition that she would arrive before her scheduled date of May 6! We were hoping that she would stay in there until 38 weeks, and she did…by about an hour! On Saturday, we decided to have a...
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