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Today, I went for my 6th month check up at the baby doctor. The visit is pretty much similar to the last one: they weight you, check your urine for protein and sugar, listen to the baby’s heartbeat, measure your growth, and listen to you complain!
At each visit, your doctor should ask you if you [...]
We live in a large city near the beach in the southern US. Crime isn’t rampant, but it does happen. I have to admit that as my pregnancy progresses, I worry a little bit about my personal safety, especially since my husband is away with business a lot.
I am very aware of the fact that [...]
My husband retired from the military after 22 years recently. I was thrilled for many reasons, but mostly because I thought he’d be home! No more lengthy separations due to work responsibilities. I never thought he’d land a civilian job which required him to travel extensively!
I am almost 24 weeks pregnant at [...]
I have often heard stories about pregnant women who get the “nesting” urge. The urge is supposed to hit before birth. Pregnant women who get the nesting urge have an uncontrollable urge to fix up the house and get things ready for the baby.
I am not sure why, but I have officially begun to get [...]
I have heard from lots of women that they have trouble sleeping during their pregnancy. Usually, the “condition” gets worse as the pregnancy progresses.
Between my racing thoughts, my enlarging belly, and my need to use the bathroom at frequent intervals, night time is not such a restful time. It seems that when I lay down, [...]
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