pregnancy
Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.
Alone and Pregnant
There's that beautiful moment. That moment when you find out that your body is no longer yours. That moment when you find out that you are about to watch a little person, who looks like you, grow into an amazing bigger person. You think about all the things you are going to do, and the things you'll teach him or her. And if it is a him or her! But then...you think about the last man you had sex with. He was your boyfriend, husband, friend, a booty call, or just a one night stand. You think, "Holy shit, how am I gonna tell him?" After walking around like a crazy woman and feeling like you are about to explode, you finally do it. You finally pick up the phone, or grab the car keys and are ready to face the storm. But for this sake, let's say he is an ex who turned into a booty call that you only see when you fly to his state.
Toya McGlothenPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesWaiting Rooms & Pregnancy Tests
I remember sitting in the waiting room of my OB/GBN's office to have an ultrasound. Babies, children, and their respective mothers swarming about as if they were in a club only they belonged to. Women with swelling and swollen stomaches smiling expectantly with the knowledge they were walking announcements of new life.They were young, old, and middle-aged women, and most importantly mothers. Here I was waiting to have an ultrasound to find out why my body would not perform like a woman's body should. Why my body would not allow me to join their happy, little club that included nursery rhymes, sticky kisses, and glowing happiness.
MRS. CASTLEPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesGravel
My arms burned, pierced by hundreds to tiny knives. I opened my eyes a crack and noticed sharp chunks of gravel embedded in jagged scratches. Apparently, flinging my arms forward as I landed on my stomach wasn’t the brightest decision. I blinked rapidly to dislodge the dirt from my lashes and lifted my head slightly. Hephaestus stood about ten feet away, his ears twitching curiously. He whickered when he noticed my gaze, and shifted slightly on his hooves as though asking, "What are you doing on the ground?"
Ana EpsteinPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesA Miraculous Story of Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancy and affects about 2–6% of healthy first time moms. It is a dangerous disease for both mother and child that may not always shows signs, especially for new mothers who have no idea what to expect or what's normal. Each case can vary widely from developing in mid pregnancy, during labor, and even six weeks after delivery. If undetected or untreated, issues can progress quickly, leading to other issues like HELLP syndrome. Luckily, healthcare providers keep a close look out for this condition which is why at every prenatal visit a mother's blood pressure is taken as well as checking for protein in her urine. Both indicators of preeclampsia.
Jus L'amorePublished 7 years ago in FamiliesPregnant Woman Failed by the System
I moved to my current city in March of 2016 with my husband and our dog. We started out by renting a small apartment on the top (attic) level of an old house. To get in or out of the place meant climbing 3 flights of stairs. With a dog and no backyard, that meant doing so sometimes upwards of 10 times per day or more.
Miranda DaveyPublished 7 years ago in Families8 Things That Are Awesome About Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an awesome experience that is short and can go really quick if you just roll with it. There are many things that people tell you about, but there are many things that you will discover as you allow your body to change.
Regina Stone-GroverPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesThe Thing with Motherhood
When my first son was born, it seemed everyone had something to say about how amazing he was. “Children are such blessings from God.”
Danielle DowdyPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesChange Can Be a Good Thing
I never thought I'd be the person who had kids. Sure, I thought about the idea of maybe having a child and small family one day, but the other part of me didn't want to have to give up my "freedom" as some people would say.