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Week 37 - One week to go
One week from today I will officially have a child. My latest doctor visit brought news that I will be induced next week. My blood... -
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Week 35 � Making progress
This week's doctor visit came with more surprising news: I am already 50 percent effaced and dilated one centimeter. She said that... -
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Week 34 - The end is in sight
This week we had our last baby shower. It wasn't held at my house this time. All we had to do was show up. It was such a relief not... -
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Week 24 - Baby movements
The initial thrill of baby movements left me in awe and wonder. Now I keep waiting for what experienced mothers keep telling me... -
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Week 25 � Whirlwind of a week
Well, we finally completed our baby registry. What a project that was! I was prepared with a list of items that I needed to register... -
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Week 26 � Back to the drawing board
After my blood pressure fiasco last week, I returned to my doctor's office this week for a follow up visit. As soon as the nurse... -
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Week 28: Nursery makeover
The baby's room got a complete makeover this week. After putting it off for a few months, I finally dragged myself in and spent... -
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Week 29 - Unexpected news
This week's doctor visit brought some surprising news. Due to my high blood pressure, this little one may be coming to meet us far... -
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Week 31 - Nine weeks and counting
Wow! It is just amazing how quickly the time is flying. I still think back to October when we learned about this pregnancy, and am... -
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Week 33 - The baby showers begin
Because my husband and I have rather large families, it was decided that we would have three separate baby showers to accommodate... -
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Week 32 - Positives of child rearing
It must be the growing discomfort, or the pregnancy hormones, but this week my irritation began mounting with the negative comments... -
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Week 27 � Spring cleaning time arrives
After being on blood pressure medication for a week now, my life has kicked into relaxation mode! I had no idea that I was feeling... -
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Week 17 -The hunt is on
Now that we've adjusted to the fact that we are going to have a baby boy, the hunt is on for a nursery theme. Originally, we thought... -
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Weeks 19 - 2 weeks
These past two weeks have passed in a flurry of activity, and I find myself amazingly close to the halfway point in my pregnancy.... -
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Week 20 - Who is that staring back at me?
Sometimes I forget that I have a little being growing in my belly. When I turn quickly or run up the stairs, I am reminded with a... -
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Week 21 � There's no turning back
I am really going to have a child. After years of wanting nothing else, it will be reality in a little over 4 months. The initial... -
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Week 22 - Rolling with the changes
It's funny how last week I was so depressed about my size and weight, yet this week I've done a complete turn around. Again I feel... -
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Week 23 � Bizarre dreams
It seems that all I think about these days is the baby, and I even dream about him too. The other night I dreamt that we were... -
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An introduction
My name is Jen and I'm 29 years old. I recently left my job as a 2nd grade teacher to pursue a career in writing. My husband, Rick,...
