Sep
25
Damage
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I did some serious damage to my butt during labour. Sixteen days later, and the pain is overwhelming. I don’t remember the pain in my tailbone/butt cheeks right after the birth, probably because my va-jay-jay hurt so FUCKING much, but since the swelling and 90% of the pain has subsided in that area, I am [...]
Aug
15
Less Than a Month? Oh Lordy.
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At one point I found the baby’s kicks annoying. I have actually walked around my old workplace in order to get him to go to sleep so that I wouldn’t have to feel the punch-punch-kick-kick movements. I felt guilty, of course, because it’s never too early for momguilt, but sometimes I just wanted to be [...]
Jul
9
My Poor Baby
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If my kid has a strong hatred for the dentist, I’ll know it was my fault for exposing him to the sound of drills in utereo. He’s never moved around so much for so long before. I’ve ruined him!
Jun
21
I Swallowed a Softball
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I had a midwife appointment yesterday. It went well. She listened to my heart and lungs, which no one has done in a while, and we talked about the precautions I’ll need to take on our long drive to Nova Scotia in a month (!!!!). She said my uterus was measuring at 27.5 weeks, which [...]
Jun
15
27 Weeks. Status Report.
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Twenty-seven weeks down, 13 or so to go. Crazy! I’ve gained about 19lbs so far. I still fit into my pre-pregnancy pants (with the help of my belly band), though I’m not sure for how much longer. I’ve started eating protein bars in the afternoon, thanks to the advice of my best friend. They’re not [...]
Jun
12
My Ribs!
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Yesterday marked the first day that the baby kicked me in the ribs. At first I thought, “Hey! That’s awesome! Look at how big you’re getting!” until the tenth jab when it really started hurting. It lasted hours. I tried pushing his feet away from my ribcage, but it didn’t work. Speaking of feet, now [...]
Jun
4
Less Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What do the baby kicks feel like? The best way I can describe the small movements is by comparing it to eating a lot of beans and having gas bubbles move around your intestines OR an involuntary muscle twitch. You know when you’re just sitting there, and suddenly a muscle on your leg will [...]
May
16
Nearly 23-Week Update
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I’m still feeling phenomenal. I’m just waiting to wake up with: a) nausea b) baby feet in ribs c) pelvic pain d) extreme fatigue e) heartburn so bad I can’t eat f) the hunger of three grown men g) mood swings h) a belly that has tripled in size i) no clothing that fits j) [...]
Apr
18
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Mar
14
Weight and Other Important Things
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As of this morning, I’ve gained three pounds during my entire first trimester. I think this is a healthy amount and I’m pleased. I can’t see myself gaining 50+ pounds like some people, mostly because I’m extremely fussy and don’t like fatty things like fried foods, ice cream, chips, cookies etc. I also don’t eat [...]