This morning I received this note from an old friend who, after reading my blog and expressing her sadness that things had not worked out with us and our OB-GYN, chimed in on a topic close to her: “I do feel, however, that I need to defend Northwestern after reading your last post. As someone who is…
It’s Only A Matter of Time Before I’m Wearing Puka Shells
Probably the most significant difference that first hit me this week as we had our first appointment with the midwives group was how nice the woman at the front desk was when we walked in. Don’t ever accuse me of shooting for the moon, people. Seriously, she was so kind and welcoming. Even in my…
Deep Breaths
I’m better now. I really needed a couple of days off. I’ve gotten sleep, tons of items crossed of our to-do list, sleep, cleaned and organized things, read, slept, watched movies. Oh, and sleep. Being pregnant makes me feel self-conscious. At almost 35, I’ve spent the better part of my adulthood watching several things: How…
OMG
I just broke another tooth, sitting here at my desk, working and sucking on an Altoid. Not even chomping on it. Thankfully it wasn’t a huge ordeal, and certainly not an emergency, but ARE YOU KIDDING ME? My daughter is going to be so incredibly embarrassed by her mother’s antics as it is. Now she’ll…
Things I Am Over
1) The lack of sleep. I am very grateful for the women I know who have assured me that for as tiring as caring for a newborn baby can be, it’s a joyride compared to what constitutes for sleep during the third trimester. I will stab the next person who snidely tells me to “get…
2010 In Review
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before? Ran a half-marathon. Got pregnant. There really wasn’t room for much more firsts this year after those two things. 2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I did a much better job of relaxing,…
Sharing
The other day it occurred to me that I’m going to have share this daughter of mine. I can’t tell you how this rocked my world. For months now, it’s been me and her. Everyone can talk about her, discuss her, plot how they will stake their own claim to her, but I’ve always somehow…
A Change of Plans
Scott had felt unsure of things long before I did. Well, that’s not exactly true. I felt unsure, too, but I’m not one to make waves – really – and I guess I was convinced that with Scott, our doula and my sheer will, we would be heard. At least. Here’s the thing about working…
Odds and Ends
1) This morning Scott finally felt the baby kick. Several times. I’ve read that if you’re a larger woman, or at least carry around more fat in your midsection, it’s not as easy to see the baby moving, or feel her if you’re not the one carrying her around, so it wasn’t a shock that…
So far, so good
We had our first appointment of the third trimester. It’s here when things start to pick up, of course. We go back in two weeks, and then another, and another until we get to 36 weeks. And then I’m going to have to see the relatively not-friendly front-desk staff at my doctor’s office every week…
Registering
The last time I registered for a gift registry for myself, it was 2004 and I was on the verge of marrying my first husband. Sadly, like so many things that accompanied my first marriage, I put little-to-no thought into the endeavor. There was no rhyme or reason to it all. This, perhaps, is why…
Giving Thanks
A year ago Scott and I moved into our home. Today officially marks a year of being able to pay the mortgage, and if you think I take that fact for granted in these times you’re nuts. I listed a few things I was thankful for back then and, in keeping with the tradition, I’m…
End of the Line
I’m now entering the last week of the second trimester. I’m 27 weeks along. Pretty soon, they tell me, I’m going to start sloooowing down. Maybe the nausea I experienced will return. I’m going to get BIG. And hungry. I had a very busy week, and it took a lot out of me, mostly because…
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This stuff is amazing. Get it. Your dry, cracked skin will thank you.
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This sits proudly on my desk. I love it so much.
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I saved up and planned for these puppies. Some of the best money I've ever spent. I love these more than I can say.
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I decided to try enhancement products when I was training for my second marathon this year. I chose these and love them.
