It’s hard enough creating a human inside your body. Check out my list of must-haves to make your 40 weeks a little more pleasant.
Pregnancy & Childbirth
The Big Reveal
We kept this second IVF attempt quiet so I could finally experience a true “pregnancy reveal.” Here’s how it all went down when we finally told our families.
The Pregnancy Duel: Peanut vs. Squeak
Is it true, what they say, about no two pregnancies being alike? I’ve been thinking lately about how this Squeak pregnancy differs — and how it has been the same — as my Peanut one.
7 reasons my toddler makes me look forward to an infant
Toddlers are volatile and impossible to please. They’re also fascinating and somehow reach new heights of cuteness. This dichotomy that has me contemplating how much I am looking forward to having an infant again.
Almost outed by Chuck Norris
Hitting the 12 week milestone and how Chuck Norris almost outed my pregnancy 8 weeks early.
First trimester, how I loathe you
Nausea, barfing, bloating, gas, stomach cramps, messed up sleep, and a diet consisting of 100% carbs. Yup, sounds like the first trimester.
In My Tenth Week
I admit it — I’ve been cheating a little bit. When folks ask me how pregnant I am, I pad the number just a teeny weeny bit. I’m not lying. Just bending the rules a little.
The cap and gown
Seven weeks and five days. One hundred sixty four beats per minute. Two arm buds. Two leg buds. And one graduation.
Squeak’s Rollercoaster
Good news, followed by bad news. All clear followed by red flags. For someone who’s not allowed to ride rollercoasters, I sure am taking a ride on a doozy.