Jen V.
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Jen V.
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... -
Pregnancy
Jacob arrives!
I was scheduled to be induced during my 38th week due to my high blood pressure. We arrived at the hospital at 6:00 a.m. to begin... -
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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 29 - Hiccups abound
Scarlett gets hiccups three times a day. Yes, three. Every day this week she's gotten them three times which I find hilarious. Of... -
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Week 30 - Nothing new really
Steve and I made the birth announcements this past weekend! We decided to go that route instead of buying them and I'm so pleased... -
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Week 31 - 55 days left
We had the ultrasound done again -- TWICE! Yup. Twice. I'm a dumb head, that's why. I thought all along my appointment was on... -
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Week 33 - Spring Break!
Yeah Spring Break! Woo-hoo! I love not having to go to work. If I won the lottery tomorrow, I would leave my classroom, take my... -
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Week 34 - Let the party start
Well, this week was eventful. On Saturday evening about 8:00 I noticed that I had horrible pain in my lower abdomen. It felt like... -
Pregnancy
Scarlett - A birth story
On Monday, March 27th, I got up for work just like usual. I took a bath about 6:15. I didn't know what I was going to be teaching... -
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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...
