Category Archives: Pregnancy

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me After My Miscarriage

I had my first confirmed miscarriage in July 2010. I say “confirmed” because I believe there was one before that, but I hadn’t tested yet and I don’t know for sure. I was devastated. I was lost. And I felt very, very alone. People kept telling me how common miscarriages are, that there would be other babies, that I should… Read more »

To My Sons the Day Before You Turn 1

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Dear Miles and Emmett, Twelve months ago today, I hadn’t met you yet. How is that possible? Because these days, and the last 364 days, I have breathed you. I have worn you and held you and rocked you felt you and loved you and breathed you every moment of every day, and it’s hard to remember what life was… Read more »

1 Year Ago Today – My Big Fat Positive(s)

One year ago today, I was 14 days post-ovulation and had already been dead certain I was pregnant for about a full week. I had already peed on at least half a dozen home pregnancy tests (only two are pictured because hey, who wants to see that many sticks someone peed on?), and the blood test to confirm what I… Read more »

You Know You’re Enormous When…

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Today, in a fit of domesticity, I decided to make French toast for my visiting father. I pulled out the griddle and got it nice and hot. Then I put the French toast on to cook and turn that gorgeous brown that means it’s just perfect. Then I jumped back so hard and fast I almost fell over, because I… Read more »

Hospital Checklist for Mom and Babies

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It’s almost that time! We’re getting our hospital and baby bags ready so we can grab and go when these little guys decide they’re ready to come out. Here’s what we’re packing: Snacks & Drinks Greek yogurts with stir-in fruit Cheese sticks or string cheese Sliced oranges Fresh fruit salad (pineapple, melon, etc) Teabags and a honey bear Rice cakes… Read more »