Category Archives: Pregnancy

It’s been two weeks since my baby was born, I figured it was time I posted my birth story. On Wednesday, August 20, I went in for my 38 week appointment and was a good 3, almost 4 centimeters dilated. Thursday night I started getting contractions. They ranged in frequency anywhere from 5-20 minutes apart, but never stayed regular. The next day, they continued
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I went for my weekly check-up today at the OB and I’m definitely making progress. Last week I was a good 1-2 cm dilated and today I was a good 3-4 with a “very squishy/stretchy” cervix. Ewww! Don’t you just love the descriptions that OBs tend to use?! Anyway, she (my Dr) is expecting to not see me again for another appointment, saying that
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My best friend just had her first baby (a girl named Scarlet) on 08-08-08. If you think the birth date is interesting… When we first found out she was having a girl, we decided to “betroth� her with one of my sons. However, we didn’t know which one, considering they are exact opposites. Robbie – my older son with dark hair and eyes –
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I wasn’t going to do it. I’ve been so calm and almost nonchalant this entire pregnancy (minus all my complaints of discomfort, of course). For some reason and I’m sure I’m totally wrong, but I feel like I’m going to need it soon. I mean, granted I’m 37 weeks pregnant, technically full term and absolutely can go into labor at any time now. I’ve
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I can’t remember if this “nesting” thing happened during my pregnancy with Jax, so I can’t say if it is actually a true phenomenon, however, I can say that if it does in fact exist, it just happened to me. I woke up this morning with a burst of energy. I’m telling you, I have been the most sluggish, moody pregnant lady ever for
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I remember with my first pregnancy that I was so amazed to be 36 weeks pregnant. I had my Group B Strep test at my appointment, which I will have again this upcoming Tuesday. My OB checked for dilation and I was still high and closed, but my son was engaged and in perfect position for a smooth vaginal delivery. I will find out
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We’ve all read the pregnancy books and we’ve attended the classes on labor and giving birth. We are well-versed in each stage of gestation and have the hospital’s maternity wing memorized. But no one told us what we would go through once that kid popped out of us, did they? Are you pregnant and under the impression that the moment Baby emerges, life goes
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