Pregnancy Archives

Oct. 15, 2009

Flu Vaccine

As most people who know me well know that I don’t get myself or my kids vaccinated for the flu (bring on the boos). My personal reasons include that I feel getting the flu is part of life and when...

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Oct. 10, 2006

Right on schedule, (oh, the OB’s of course), I had a c-section last Wed. to welcome baby Julia Frances Watson into the family. Surgery went better than I had expected (how could it not due to the last one...

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Sep. 30, 2006

BEDREST? For Four Days?

After taking Alec to pre-school on Friday, I had quite the day; though not unlike most of my days since he started school. I went to Starbucks and got my Grande, 1/2 decaf, 1%, 2-pump, vanilla latte (I do live...

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Sep. 20, 2006

General Bitching

Well, it’s official. I’m ready to NOT BE PREGNANT anymore. That’s right. I’m done. I mean it. I’m concerned that if I brush up against a scratchy surface, I will pop. Seriously. I have exactly two weeks until my scheduled...

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Sep. 17, 2006

Diaper Dilemma – Disposable Or Cloth?

When I was first pregnant with Alec, my husband and I discussed the things that were important to one or both of us. Christian was adamant that we not circumcise and I hadn’t an opinion either way so we didn’t....

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Sep. 5, 2006

First Day Of Pre-School

So, after much anticipation and many sleepless nights (oh, including last night as my thoughtful husband thought I could use another two hours of worrying in the middle of night by WAKING me up because I was bothering HIS sleep....

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Sep. 1, 2006

Baby Name Poll Results: Now We're Really Undecided!

Thanks to everyone who voted in our baby name poll. It appears the overwhelming favorites are: Brooke Elisabeth and Amelia May. The funny thing is we kinda just threw in some middle names as we hadn’t thought of any for...

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Aug. 28, 2006

Help Us Choose A Name

My husband and I are having a tough time agreeing on a name for Alec's baby sister, soon to arrive. Though I have spent countless (actually I'd say exactly 12) hours studying numerous baby name books and finding 34 names...

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Aug. 21, 2006

Wanted: Sleep. And Other Pregnancy Beefs

Just as I lost my energy and healthy appetite at about 16 weeks of pregnancy, discussed HERE, now I’m looking to buy, borrow or steal some sleep – please. At 33 weeks now, I can no longer sleep without the...

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Aug. 1, 2006

Is The Party Almost Over?

My husband and I were enjoying our lazy Saturday and Sunday morning in bed this past weekend while a nice breeze came in through the window, drapery flowing. It was about 9:00am. Where was Alec? In bed of course....

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Jul. 15, 2006

I’m Sorry I’m Not Fat

Oh, o.k. Yes, I’m terribly sorry I’m not fat. What am I supposed to say to those who scream "you’re so small"? I’m at spinning class yesterday and am at the point I can’t hide the fact that I’m pregnant...

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Jul. 9, 2006

Have a Baby! You Can Be 9 or 63. Really!

Think your biological clock is ticking? Nope. You've apparently got 20+ years even if you're already 40! 63-year old (some reports state her age at 62 but she turned 63 just prior to her son's birth) Patricia Rashbrook, the...

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Jun. 20, 2006

The Wingdome

I’ve decided that tonight is the night. I’ve been thinking about this for a couple of months now and decided I’ve got to do it now. No more putting it off. I’m skipping a step aerobics class that I basically...

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Jun. 13, 2006

Top Five Parenthood Resources

Now that baby #2 is due in less than four months, my husband and I find ourselves back at sqaure one as far as making preparations for her arrival are concerned. We'd forgotten most details about what to expect during...

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Jun. 2, 2006

Children's Names

Why does every parent think everyone else’s choice in naming their children is just plain abhorrent? Makes me laugh as my husband and I do the same thing …..we’re dying to hear about what others are going to name their...

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May. 31, 2006

Ultrasound Follow Up - with Dr. God

So, I had my follow-up 21 week ultrasound per Dr. God’s recommendation. Not very eventful which is a good thing when your doctor is looking for abnormalities with your unborn babe....

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May. 21, 2006

Dos and Don'ts With Boiled Eggs

Pregnancy cravings? No. What I could stomach during weeks 6-10? Yes. Not feeling so great during weeks 6-10ish became all about what I could get down the hatch. I didn't really buy into the cravings thing as I didn't...

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May. 2, 2006

Brother or Sister?

Apparently more people read Lucky Mom than I realized as the last sentence in the prior post mentioned that we know the sex of the pending babe. I received quite a few phone calls and e-mails about this along with...

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Apr. 29, 2006

There IS a God!

I swear I got up yesterday with full intent (or at least pretty much a lot of intent) to go through with the amnio. Though I had very odd dreams for much of the night, I had decided it made...

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Apr. 27, 2006

Amniocentesis - Pros and Cons

So, I’m down to 18 hours pre-amnio and I’m still unsure and a bit uneasy about going through with this pre-natal procedure. The pros, the cons, the negotiating in my head about it. Am I really going to wait until...

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Apr. 25, 2006

LOST

I hope someone can help me find my energy and normal appetite again ‘cause I can’t seem to find them. Just as I yacked on about being a mature (old) mommy, I realized “hey, I’m 16 weeks prego now and...

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Apr. 21, 2006

"MATURE Mommy"

I have to laugh at the term “mature” though I know it’s true. Anyone over the age of 35 that decides to (or well, just does) get pregnant falls into a ‘high risk’ category. If you’re audacious enough to be...

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