Category Archives: Pregnant Life

Three is a Magic Number

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

On Monday, 6/6, at around seven-fifteen pm, the contractions I’d been experiencing all day were becoming stronger and closer together. After some deliberation, Mike and I called the doctor. At nine pm, Mike and I left for the hospital. I’d … Continue reading →

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Girl vs. Guilt: A Fight to the Death

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

During a recent visit to the OB, the nurse handed me a form letter from the hospital where my baby will be born. Along with some introductory material, the letter was sure to point out that I was expected to … Continue reading →

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I’ll Never Be on Oprah

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

“Tell me about Oprah’s last episode,” Mike said as we settled onto the couch after dinner. “I haven’t watched it yet,” I said. I was shocked to hear what came next: “Oh, good. Can we watch together? Like right now?” … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Chicken Puttanesca

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

In recent weeks, it’s gotten harder to be more imaginative and energetic about dinner. Sure, I’m hungry when time rolls around to prepare a meal, but the warmer weather combined with my big belly and aching legs/feet haven’t been creating … Continue reading →

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After the Rapture

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

What I didn’t admit to you was that I was kind of obsessed with all that end of the world talk in the weeks leading up to May 21. I didn’t believe the apocalypse would happen when Harold Camping predicted, … Continue reading →

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Car Seats and Other Unhealthy Obsessions

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

A little mystery can be good, but in general, I don’t like feeling like I’m not in charge of my future. And lately, that’s mostly how I feel. So, I tend to compensate by obsessing over stupid things, like getting … Continue reading →

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What I Will and Won’t Miss, in No Particular Order

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

As I wobbled my way through the mall this afternoon in a pathetic attempt to make it though my pre-baby to-do list, it occurred to me that there isn’t much I’ll miss about being pregnant. But that doesn’t mean it’s … Continue reading →

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One Month Mark

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Yesterday began the one month countdown to my due date. Crazy. I had my two-week check-up at the OB, and he informed me that from now on, we’d be moving to weekly visits, which is only slightly terrifying. I have … Continue reading →

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Baby Shower, Part II

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

On Saturday, Mom held a baby shower for me in New Jersey. Since I live in Southeastern PA and much of my family lives in New York, it was as central a location as possible. I was sure to buy … Continue reading →

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