We got blood test confirmation today that we are pregnant for the third time, and I’m hoping the third time is the charm. I vanished in November after my first prenatal visit for the second pregnancy, which was swiftly followed by my second miscarriage in a row. On my request, my OB referred me to a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) whom I adore. She diagnosed a clotting disorder, which we believe caused the first two miscarriages. Continue reading
First Prenatal Visit Jitters
It’s less than 12 hours to my first prenatal visit, and I’m kind of completely freaking out. I have no idea why I’m so anxious about this visit. Oh, wait, except that last time I was pregnant my baby died and I’m terrified it’s going to happen again. Continue reading
My Boobs Are Taking Over the World
My boobs have gone into overdrive in the last week. Since Monday, they’ve grown about a cup size, and they’re killing me. Not that I’m complaining. They look great. So great that I’ve had to institute a policy of “look but don’t touch” for my husband, who can’t get enough of them. Continue reading
There Should be a Support Group for Backseat Parents
I started turning into my mother when I was in college. I’d watch younger teenagers at the mall in their garish makeup, revealing tops, and too-high shoes and think to myself, “Kids today! I will never let my daughter leave the house looking like that.” Of course at this moment, I conveniently forget the times in middle school and high school I was rocking the half-shirt, miniskirt, and fuzzy backpack at the mall with my gal pals, but that’s totally irrelevant. Continue reading
Peeing and Panicking
I know there are, like, legitimate physiological reasons that pregnant women urinate frequently — like a growing baby pressing against your bladder — but I have another theory. I think peeing hourly in early pregnancy and then again in the third trimester serves a very important preparatory purpose.
Think of it as practice for constant diaper changes, including in the middle of the night. Every night. Multiple times. Continue reading