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Boo's Birth Story

February 21, 2012
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© Carmen Castillo-Barrett
Boo's birth was magical. Attended by the same midwife that helped us deliver Poppy – and the same midwife I'd been working with for the last year – the experience was both intimate and familiar. Eleanor Joy was born in a home waterbirth at 10:07 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7. She weighed 8lb 8oz. Read Full Post

Plus Or Minus Two

February 20, 2012
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This was taken about 3 weeks ago :)
© Jon Whittle
27w1d- A few weeks ago, at my 24-week appointment, the nurse said she was going to measure my stomach for the first time.  Read Full Post

You're Stronger Than You Think

February 15, 2012
26w3d- Christopher Robin said it best — You are stronger than you seem; Braver than you believe; And smarter than you think. Read Full Post

Sugar Woes

February 13, 2012
26w1d- With my glucose screening just a few weeks away, I’m starting to get a little nervous about my sugar intake. I’m definitely eating more sweets than normal. But how much is too much?  Read Full Post

Dr. Braxton Hicks, I Presume

February 10, 2012
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With all these crazy symptoms, I think we deserve special parking (and then some) everywhere we go.
© Ashley Fraxedas
25w5d- Thank you, Dr. Hicks, for putting a name to what can only be described as my uterus being vacuum-sealed.  Read Full Post

A Little Overboard

February 6, 2012
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Just a few of the super cute outfits I found... And purchased.
© Ashley Fraxedas
25w1d- I may have gone a little overboard this weekend. But I had really innocent intentions. And that’s all that matters, right? Read Full Post

Does she know what’s coming? Maybe. But more likely not.

February 5, 2012
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© Tony Greep
Aside from the frequent questions about when I’m due, the other thing people seem most interested in these days is whether my toddler knows what’s coming. I usually respond, “Yes and no.” Read Full Post

4-D Ultrasounds

February 3, 2012
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© Jon Whittle
24w5d- I just scheduled our 4-D ultrasound for February 24. I can’t wait.  Read Full Post

Anticipation

February 2, 2012
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If today's 4-mile walk didn't shake this baby out, I'm pretty sure I've got some time left.
© Amanda Jo Greep
This is really the only word to explain my current emotional state, and apparently that of everyone else around me as well. Everywhere I go, people are asking, “When are you due?” And the closer I get to my due date, the more I adore this question. Read Full Post
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22 Wackiest Baby Products Ever

Super-strange gear you’ll never need but will LOVE laughing about (we don’t even know what a Placenta Brooch is!)