Pregnancy is a beast. With only hours/days/weeks to go before I meet my sweet baby girl, I’ve started reflecting on my life over the last nine-ish months. Maybe it’s the hormones, or the general grumpiness I’m feeling alongside the discomfort, but I’m here to tell you pregnancy is NOTHING like what your friends will tell you about. Or like what…
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36 Weeks
How far along? 36 weeks Total weight gain? 31.5 lbs. Maternity clothes? With it finally being fall and all in Indiana (which means it’s a high of 68* one day, and 80* the next), I’ve had to really stretch some clothing to translate seasons (literally…stretch). not so Luckily, I’ve had a new symptom of hot flashes added to my plate, so I tend…
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Zippers (Why I’m Having A Natural Birth)
I briefly mentioned in a previous post that I was considering a natural birth. Since then, I have been surprised by how many people 1.) actually read that post and 2.) have asked to know more. Disclaimer: I hate reading pregnancy blogs that make you feel like a monster for even considering pain medication. Let’s be clear. I’m in no way…
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The Real World
Obviously I have been counting down this pregnancy since… oh, I don’t know… the beginning. But today is a milestone worthy enough for a short little blog post. I’m due to have a baby exactly one month from today. It dawned on me yesterday that as unprepared as I am for Baby C’s birth, most everyone around me is only…
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When The Boys Are Away…
Over the last several months, Courtny and the guys (read: and all the girls) have been planning a surprise bachelor party in Louisville for our friend Dave. The boys dreamed up a complex storyline involving a semi-fake ClassRealm investment pitch that not only kept Dave preoccupied, but provided for the perfect alibi to get Dave away from his bride-to-be for the…
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