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38 Weeks: Just Waiting

On July 24, 2013 · 7 Comments · In baby #2, pregnancy

“Are you having any contractions? Braxton Hicks?”

My doctor and nurse practitioner asked these questions at my last two appointments. My answer? HELL IF I KNOW. I don’t think I’ve been having any real contractions, since I do vaguely remember what those feel like from my labor with Nora. But Braxton Hicks? Maybe. But it’s […]

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37 Weeks: ‘Kay, We’re Good

On July 16, 2013 · 7 Comments · In baby #2, pregnancy

Guess who is FULL TERM now?

This girl right here.

37 Weeks Pregnant

Dear sweet baby Jesus. I’m so thankful to finally be at this point. Of course, I still have to wait for the baby to actually get here, which is a whole different story.

There must be something about my pregnancies and week […]

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The Love Will Multiply

On July 15, 2013 · 9 Comments · In baby #2, nora, pregnancy

Dear Nora,

We are only a few weeks away (at most) from having the dynamics of our little family change forever. We’re soon going to welcome your brother or sister into the world.

Three years ago, Daddy and I were eagerly anticipating your arrival. And when you finally came, you made us parents, and our […]

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36 Weeks: Nesting

On July 10, 2013 · 4 Comments · In baby #2, pregnancy

The last two weeks have been brought to you by the word “nesting.”

That get-shit-done instinct? I have it.

My life has been revolving around to-do lists. Every weekend, every toddler naptime, every evening, I’m consulting my latest to-do list (there have been several) to determine what I can tackle next. Also existing is a […]

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Maternity Photo Sneak Peek

On July 9, 2013 · 8 Comments · In baby #2, photography, pregnancy

In my last pregnancy update post (at 34 weeks), I mentioned how I was pretty sure we were going to pass on having maternity photos taken this time around. With my pregnancy with Nora, we DIYed them (and I was happy!) but things were decidedly more complicated this time around since we’d have […]

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