Dear Baby, In exactly one week we will be going to the hospital (not the OB’s office) for your first trimester screening, which includes a high-res ultrasound and bloodwork to test for the risk of common genetic defects such as down’s syndrome. This is an optional test for most expectant mothers, but our OB highly […]
I once knew a blogger who lived an enviable life. Not only was she gorgeous, her husband was extremely wealthy and handsome. She constantly wrote of her designer purchases, exotic getaways, and decorating their mansion with custom-made furniture and one-of-a-kind decor. Soon, she started getting snarky comments from readers who judged her for her lifestyle. […]
Today I found a fantastic website called The Endowment for Human Development (EHD). The EHD website’s “Movie Theater” has some great videos of babies in development. I have no idea how they got these in-womb footages, but they’re pretty amazing! Certainly a lot better than illustrations. P.S. — The last video in the “10 – […]
Dear Baby, Congratulations on reaching week 10! I celebrate each new week with a prayer and renewed hope. You are truly a gift and I can not be thankful enough. You are now the size of a kumquat, or a small prune as pictured to the left. The best news? You have now passed the […]
I just returned from my second visit and everything went well! Praise God! We were able to see the baby moving around, and the heart was flickering like crazy. The baby looked like a gummi bear! I hate these ultrasound pictures because you can barely see anything. The doctor we had today didn’t seem to […]
We will be leaving shortly for our second prenatal appointment. I am so nervous that hardly slept last night. I’m so scared that the doctor will once again tell us, “I’m sorry, but there is no heartbeat…” Please wish us luck! I will update as soon as I return. You may also like: Three Notes […]
Yesterday, I received a sample diaper in the mail. I’m not sure where they got my name and address (probably from one of the many online pregnancy communities to which I belong), but the gesture was appreciated nonetheless. “Do you know how to change a diaper?” I asked J. “No.” “Why don’t you practice on […]
Yesterday I watched what many women claim the must-see movie for all expectant mothers: The Business of Being Born. My take on this documentary is that while it was informative and had some valid points, but it cast hospitals and OB-GYNs in a very harsh light. I fear that many women who watch this movie […]
As an avid reader and a book whore, one of the first things I did after getting a positive pregnancy test was to head to the bookstore and buy a pregnancy book! I have since bought quite a few more (and been gifted a great one) so I thought I’d share my thoughts on them […]
Dear Baby, You are now officially considered a “fetus” by the medical world. (BTW, I hate that term — it holds an impersonal, medical connotation with me. You’ve been my baby since conception and I will consider you my baby, not fetus.) Your “tail” is now completely gone, and all the basic physical structures are […]
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