My darling Audrey on your first birthday, I love you so much and you have brought so much joy and healing into our lives. For the all of the rush you showed entering this world, I cannot thank you for the patience of your spirit as I learned how to be a mother of two…
Read More...A Tale of (My) Two Babies: Maternity Leave
I learned a lot the first time around… I had started a new job somewhere around 20 weeks pregnant with Ella; so I have very little paid time off to fund my maternity leave. But it would be okay; I would have a peaceful unmedicated delivery, bounce back and be ready to be back at…
Read More...A BaByQue for Baby #2
Or How to Host Your Own Baby Sprinkle Without Feeling Too Icky About It At 32 weeks pregnant, Paddy asked if we were having a shower for this baby. I told him no and he declared that he thought it would be nice to celebrate this baby, like we had with Ella, with friends. Cue…
Read More...Bumpdate: Week 39
39 weeks pregnant and still cooking. Or at least that was the case when I began drafting this post. If you follow my Instagram account, you know that Sea Monkey made their grand entrance a little over a week ago at 39 weeks and 6 days gestation. Weight: I am down another pound this week,…
Read More...Bumpdate: Week 38
38 weeks and still pregnant! Weight: down half a pound? So 33.5 lbs gained so far. While it sounds like a lot, the midwife had nothing but praise for my “textbook” weight gain; especially being a gestation diabetes mommy. Sex: Still team boy, prepared for a girl, but I think I will be honestly surprised if sea…
Read More...Bumpdate: Week 37
37 weeks down, 3 ish to go until we meet this sea monkey! Sorry about weeks 35 and 36. I am claiming late pregnancy as my excuse. As any mommy can attest, at this point I want to do everything and nothing at the same time and unfortunately those posts fell through the cracks. Weight: Up…
Read More...Bumpdate: Week 34
34 weeks and the danger zone is looming…6 weeks to go! Weight: 29 lbs. I am feeling like I have this weight gain thing in control and maybe can loose it easier than the 40+ I gained with Ella. Sex: I am feeling boy this week and kind of struggling with being Team Green. I…
Read More...Bumpdate: Week 33
33 weeks pregnant! Once again, better late than never. Weight: 28 lbs and now I am feeling like I haven’t gained too much…yet. Sex: More girl feelings, no new dreams to help me decide. Only 7 more weeks until the secret is revealed! Cravings: Popcorn, sour gummy worms though I am resisting, McDonalds chicken nuggets…
Read More...Bumpdate: Week 32
32 weeks. Weight: 27 lbs as of my Doctor’s visit Friday. Sex: As Ella continues to insist Baby is a girl, mommy is back to believing it too. At this point, I am preparing for both. Craving: Yogurt. Ice cream. Deli meat and French fries. Aversions: Nothing really stands out this week. Symptoms: Lots of pressure and ALWAYS needing to…
Read More...Bumpdate: 31 Weeks
31 weeks. I’ve been so busy with Hurricane Irma that I didn’t get a chance to enjoy this week in pregnancy. No bump picture and too many occasions where my round shape in the mirror surprised me. Weight: Guessing 28? My next appointment is next Friday and honestly the belly has gotten too big for me…
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