We had the growth ultrasound this morning, and I’m happy to say that everything looks good! This is the best “photo” we got. It’s the profile of the head, and you can see the little nose. Underneath the nose, the baby has its hand up by its mouth. Perhaps we have a thumb-sucker on our […]

I’ve been a bit of a nervous wreck today. We have the growth ultrasound tomorrow. While I’ve been really calm about the whole situation since my doctor first mentioned it last week, for some reason, now that it’s upon us, I’m apprehensive. I’m ready to be reassured. I want to know that I’m doing right […]

It’s really hard not to wish a pregnancy away.

During the first trimester, you’re so consumed by the anxiety associated with potential miscarriage, or with the sickness that takes over your body, that you will the days away. You wish you could go to sleep and suddenly wake up at 13 weeks, when your chances […]

I don’t know how I could possibly be small, as I feel absolutely huge these days.
30 Weeks Pregnant

As I’ve mentioned, I’m now in the stage of pregnancy during which I visit the doctor every two weeks. The appointments are very quick–urine check, weight check, blood pressure check, belly measurement, and a quick […]