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 »
Here’s one example of a plan for a natural childbirth. On the advice of our doula, we included some details that probably wouldn’t be in a non-twin, non-natural birth plan, along with a separate plan for baby care in case they are taken away from us for NICU or regular nursery care. It’s actually three separate documents: a detailed plan… Read more »
Last week was rough, but I’m feeling a little perkier today. Psychologically, anyway. Physically I’m still completely wiped out, but I don’t feel like I’m perpetually on the verge of tears as I have been for the last few weeks. This past weekend was my hometown baby shower, and I didn’t know how much I needed to celebrate this pregnancy… Read more »
Ever since I started to become sick during week 6 of my pregnancy (I’m 25 weeks and 3 days today), I’ve spent my life on hold — literally and figuratively. Literally, I’ve been on the phone virtually nonstop during waking hours with doctors, nurses, dietitions, insurance companies, hospitals, bill collectors (because those of us who can’t work don’t get paid),… Read more »
Extreme emotions are completely normal in pregnancy, so don’t fret that there’s something “wrong with you” if you’re feeling anxious or depressed. You’d be weird if you weren’t kind of freaked out about this whole baby thing! It can be very overwhelming at times, and when the thoughts start snowballing it is very hard to break out of that down… Read more »