Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Why I Waited a Month to Share My Pregnancy News

14.05.2013
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Yesterday, I shared the news that after 14 months of trying to conceive and 6 cycles on Clomid, a pregnancy has finally happened for us. Baby has a strong heartbeat and so far, things are progressing well. With my history, it is hard for me to get connected with a pregnancy early on, but this [...]

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Pregnancy

From Baby Fever to Infertility to Pregnant!

13.05.2013
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I’ve been through a lot over the past 2 years and finally, we have some good, happy news — PREGNANT!

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Health

“Infertility” — An Ugly Word I Was Hoping to Avoid Hearing

10.10.2012
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Last week I went back to the doctor to get the results of the testing I had done the week before. I wasn’t surprised by the news because I had a feeling something wasn’t quite right, but I wasn’t thrilled by it either. If you’re aware of our pregnancy history, you will know the struggles [...]

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Health

My Uterus Hates Me & Thanks Me At The Same Time

22.06.2011
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Almost 2 and a half years ago – just 6 weeks after my third child was born – my husband and I decided that we would use an IUD for birth control. Yes, we had three kids but we were still young and didn’t feel comfortable with any of the permanent birth control options yet. [...]

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Guest Blog

Your comments can hurt.

06.05.2011

This is A GUEST POST written by a good friend who wishes to remain Anonymous My husband and I decided last year, when our daughter was about eleven months old that we were ready to actively try for our next baby.  With the ease of our first conception and pregnancy we knew the possibility of [...]

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Motherhood

Baby E Turns 2 Years Old!

20.02.2011

2 years ago today I walked into the hospital at 37 weeks 6 days pregnant & ready to meet my “belly bean”.   Walking into my second early induction I had some fears, reservations and excitement. The induction began at noon & by 4:58pm – Baby E was in my arms (pic above is my [...]

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Breastfeeding

My Breasts are Fabulous & I Breastfeed

18.10.2010

One of the biggest myths that I hear about breastfeeding and a question I am asked about a lot since I am an open and honest breastfeeding mama is : “Does breastfeeding make your breasts sag?” My answer: not according to research! I have breastfeed 3children & am now still breastfeeding my 20 month old [...]

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Parenting

Wordless: Belly Photos from Baby E Pregnancy

01.09.2010

{Here are the belly photos from my pregnancy with Babe E} Stats: Born @ 38 weeks via scheduled induction 5 hour labor – no pushing 7lbs 13oz 20 inches long Gained 8 pounds total Lost 27 pounds 2 weeks postpartum

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Miscarriage

Miscarriage, Pregnancy and Factor V Leiden

30.07.2010

I have had a few people ask if i could elaborate further on the causes of my miscarriages.  I know they were nervous to ask because this is a sensitive subject but honestly, if you have any questions – ask away.  I am very emotional about it but I don’t mind answering and talking about [...]

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