We caught our baby at 8:05 in the morning. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. My water broke at 9:45pm Tuesday night and we calmly went to the hospital (since I tested positive for GBS, I had to be put on a penicillin IV asap) with all of our gear in toe, including two copies [...]
C started having contractions at work on December 1. She was having a miserable day and we had our 38-week appointment with Dr. F. He could definitely tell she was in no mood for small talk that day, so it was a short visit. Because our birthing class has done such a good job making [...]
early in the morning on december 1, i woke up a few times with what felt like menstrual cramps. they weren’t bad, and i was able to go back to sleep, but i definitely noticed them. i went to work that day and continued to feel light cramps. i ran into a co-worker and told [...]
Several things happened during the two weeks after J’s “due date.” I watched two seasons of “The West Wing.” I decided that the balance ball is the greatest invention of our time. I came to appreciate my job and the mental stimulation it provides much more than I ever thought possible. I grew larger and [...]
Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind [...]