Month: October 2013

Cerclage, Incompetent Cervix, Pregnancy, Pregnant After a Late Loss, Pregnant After a Loss, Preparing for Yoda

Superwoman

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AphKUK8twg&w=420&h=315] I'm sure I used that title before. Today I had my cerclage removed. It was an eventful day. Let's count the struggles... My MFM's office usually calls the day before an appointment to confirm. I didn't get receive a call yesterday but I didn't pay too much attention to it and just thought it was an oversight. Heh. Note to everyone - if a doctor's office usually calls to remind you
Cerclage, Incompetent Cervix, Pregnancy, Pregnant After a Late Loss, Pregnant After a Loss

Outstanding

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSLGFL3Xa30&w=420&h=315] Tomorrow is the big day. The day I get my cerclage removed. It's cray-cray to think that back in May, I posted about how nervous I was to get the cerclage implanted. Then I posted about how my recovery was going. Now I'm posting on the eve of its removal. I never thought I would make it this far. Not that I was expecting the same thing that happened to Ethan to
Pregnancy, Pregnancy Week by Week, Pregnant After a Late Loss, Pregnant After a Loss

I’m Lovin’ It – Yoda at Week 37*

Yes, I'm still preggo. I can still see my feet. I can still move reasonably. But it's still a struggle to get out of bed or turning over. If I stretch my legs, I'm risking a leg cramp and I've had a few already. But the end is near. Praise Jesus. Let's check to see how Yoda bear is doing...according to babygaga.com: If you haven't yet delivered, you've reached the calm before
Pregnancy, Pregnancy Week by Week, Pregnant After a Late Loss, Pregnant After a Loss

Future Baby Mama

You know, I really need to start being more timely with these posts. I'm totally slacking. :P   Those are my new (read: expensive) glasses. I haven't updated my glasses since high school (seriously) and my contacts in five years. Well, my vision hasn't changed that much in terms of my contacts, but I'm sure they've changed pretty drastically with my glasses. M calls me his hipster wife. I wear that
Pregnancy, Pregnancy Week by Week, Pregnant After a Late Loss, Pregnant After a Loss

I’m Lovin’ It – Yoda at Week 36*

Today, I'm officially nine months pregnant, according to LMP, though Yoda is still measuring ahead. I'll get my cerclage removed next Tuesday and it's pretty much a guessing game on when I'll go into labor. Both doctors are estimating he'll be born within the first week of November but I'm still not certain I'll be pregnant come Halloween. We shall see! According to babygaga.com: Almost done, mommy! The countdown to your sweet
Preparing for Yoda

Cleaning Out My Closet

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ9_TKayu9s&w=560&h=315] I've posted about issues I have with my brother and his lifestyle, namely, he likes the title of father but not the role. I've mentioned how I hate the idea he takes advantage of my retired, health-stricken parents because my brother hates the idea of any responsbility. I guess that's why he doesn't have nice things. So naturally, his lack of respect for anyone has been a real sore button for
Pregnancy, Pregnant After a Late Loss, Pregnant After a Loss, Preparing for Yoda

Triumph

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPRKsKwEdUQ&w=420&h=315] Much to my husband's dismay, I've been listening to a lot of Wu-Tang this pregnancy. A lot. I'm determined to teach Yoda all the names of the greatest rap group in history. Naturally, I was so pleased to get this gem from my registry! This is Yoda's gift from his Aunt Kimberly and Uncle Tyrone. They also sent him a hat: Keepin' up with the Star Wars theme. You know, he just
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Future Baby Mama

I'm a day late and dollar short but I didn't forget about this post. This one is special because it's my BARE belly. Yeah, BARE. Stretch marks, dirty mirror, and all. How far along? 35 weeks, according to LMP. Weight gain/loss?  None. No weight gain at all entire pregnancy. Symptoms: Getting cankles. Ew. Mood: Calm before the storm? I was feeling very overwhelmed for a while but now I'm fine, just prepared now. Sleep: Not much. Been
Ethan

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

Normally I would have songs as blog posts titles but today is just too important. Tonight, as I've done for the last two years, I'll light a candle in honor of my angels, jellybean (4w6d loss) and Ethan (22w2d loss).     It saddens me how society is so accepting to talk about other forms of loss such as cancer, but no one wants to talk about pregnancy loss. Many women have
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I’m Lovin’ It – Yoda at Week 35*

Today marks 35 weeks (according to LMP. According to Yoda bear's size, I'm pretty close to 37 weeks).  Let's check in to see how he's holding up. According to babygaga.com: It's getting cramped in here! Congratulations! You’re now carrying over 5 pounds of baby-goodness - not counting their amniotic fluid, the umbilical cord, or the placenta itself. Developmentally, your wee womb-tenant has the fat-factory running at full tilt while their digestive system puts