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The Nesting Phase
Watch out world – my nesting phase is here. I’ve heard it described by many: the time in your pregnancy when you want to clean and organize everything possible in your home. I didn’t know if I would go...
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Dreaming of a Double Shot Espresso (and other Pre-Pregnancy Luxuries)
I probably shouldn’t be thinking about this yet, considering I still have a month and a half (or more) to go; but I’m sitting here with my swollen feet and face, in one of the few items of maternity...
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Ready, but not quite prepared
It started around 2 a.m. I woke up in pain. It took me a few minutes to gain my focus before I realized I was having contractions. I didn’t panic right away – the doctor had explained to me that this...
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A wonderful preview
There are a few things I’ve learned about having a newborn from the many blog posts, articles and books I’ve read. These insightful tidbits of knowledge include: I will be up all night for endless...
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An honest answer to a common question: How are you feeling?
“How are you feeling?” It’s the question I’ve been asked by at least one person every day since I announced my pregnancy. A simple question that shows the asker’s concern and that they care. Although...
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A look back – my two cents on pregnancy
When a woman announces her pregnancy, she is immediately flooded with advice from all angles. Family, friends, coworkers and strangers all have their opinions. Websites, books, blogs and apps feature...
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Late nights (part 1)
I look over at the clock – 1:30 a.m. I slowly finagle my way out of bed and head to the bathroom. I’m not remotely close to tired and hunger pains have set in, so after washing my hands I go downstairs...
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She has arrived!
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)’s preliminary data, 3,957,577 babies were born in the United States in 2013. Using that statistic, we can estimate that around 10,800 babies are born...
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The Truths We Never Talk About
Becoming a mother is by far the hardest thing I have ever done. I’ve mentioned some of the ways in which it is hard here and here. But recently, some of my mom friends and I were discussing how...
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The better to see you with, my dear
For the first time in my life, I need glasses. No, they didn’t come in that box Although I’ve been complaining for months that I cannot see while driving at night, my vision changes snuck up on me. Any...
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