Those who have been following my journey know that I have wanted a third child for years, but the timing never seemed quite right. Eventually, my husband… Read more “There Is A Special Place In Hell for the First Trimester”
Category: Pregnancy
New Motherhood
The following guest post comes all the way from the UK! Kate Thompson is a 43 year old Mum of two gorgeous girls, Emily, 14 and Lauren,… Read more “New Motherhood”
Should We Talk About Trying to Conceive?
I want another baby. And, no, not just in the hypothetical, “wouldn’t it be nice if…” type of way. I want another baby in the practical, full… Read more “Should We Talk About Trying to Conceive?”
I’m not ashamed to be a helicopter parent
Helicopter parents are a readily identifiable species: Omnipresent, hovering, constantly scanning the area for dangers (both real and imagined) that might warrant swooping in to rescue their… Read more “I’m not ashamed to be a helicopter parent”
Birth Plans Really Aren’t Plans
Our first pregnancy came almost exactly a year after having a miscarriage. We were so excited when we got past the first trimester and could start sharing… Read more “Birth Plans Really Aren’t Plans”
What if…
I had not felt awesome in weeks. I was exhausted beyond exhaustion. I was moodier than normal. My boobs were a little sore every time my kids… Read more “What if…”
My Third Pregnancy, Third Trimester Media Diet
Since Trump’s election, I’ve developed a distaste for the news. Never a real news junkie, until recently I’d devour NPR while driving and check Facebook regularly to be… Read more “My Third Pregnancy, Third Trimester Media Diet”
The Difference Between the First and Third Pregnancies
Guess what? I’m pregnant with our third baby. Seven years ago, I was pregnant for the first time. A lot has changed since then. As a couple, our entire… Read more “The Difference Between the First and Third Pregnancies”
I Can Barely Handle Pregnancy
Just when I thought my physical exhaustion was overwhelming, I realized my mental exhaustion was worse. I am so, so lucky and privileged. My work at this… Read more “I Can Barely Handle Pregnancy”
The story of my second birth
From the moment last April when I shocked the crap out of myself with a positive pregnancy test, everything about my second pregnancy was different from my… Read more “The story of my second birth”