I foolishly fell victim to a dangerous line of thinking: that I’d be lucky enough to deliver before my due date. I should know better.
Even a dummy can do it
Our first childbirth class was also our last. But here’s why I don’t feel the least bit guilty about being a Childbirth Class dropout.
Package Deal
Nothing makes me angrier than when someone relegates their dog to second-class citizen the moment Human Baby arrives. Or worse yet, gets rid of it.
Rabbit food
I’ve never willingly eaten a leafy green vegetable in my life. So you can imagine my surprise when I found myself suddenly lusting after a salad. WTF is going on here?!
Hamburgers and Turtles: Skipping the Gender Reveal
To find out the gender or not to find out? That is the question, and it’s a very personal one. As usual, I have my own very strong opinion on the topic.
She’s off her meds
One out of every 10 people is on anti-depressants. I’m one of them. But what happens when a depressive who’s reliant on medication gets pregnant?
Boobs
I can’t sleep, I feel like barfing, and I cry at the stupidest things. As I get closer to 15 weeks, all those things will disappear. But thankfully, there’s one dreaded first trimester malady that hasn’t gone away. Yay!
Needles, woods, and other things to leave behind
Every milestone signifies the start of something new, and the end of something else. Hopefully someday one of these milestones will give me permission to relax.
Stealing my husband’s thunder
I’ve been waiting a few weeks so my husband can post his own blog about what’s happening with our baby-making mission. But I guess I will jump the gun and let the cat out of the bag. Hey, who likes idioms?!