Step 1 Be shocked even though you KNOW you’re 9 months pregnant and can go into labor at any time. Then rush to the hospital in a controlled panic. 10:27 pm My water breaks. I lie there for a few seconds in disbelief. But it’s unmistakable. “Babe, my water just broke.” “Are you sure?” “Umm..yes.Continue reading “How to have a baby in 3 hours or less – Maya’s Birth Story”
Category Archives: Oh Baby
How to have a baby in 3 hours or less – the prologue
I had a baby in less than 3 hours. Here’s how it happened. Thursday, September 25, 2014 was my grandmother’s 89th birthday, the grandmother after whom Maya Seneva is named. The day before, I’d actually whispered a little prayer humbly asking that the baby be born on the 25th. I also prayed for a volunteerContinue reading “How to have a baby in 3 hours or less – the prologue”
Weight-listed
I had a doctor’s appointment this past Thursday. It’s the one where you have to drink the nasty sugar drink, wait an hour and then have your blood drawn to see if you have diabetes. I suspect that I do have some blood sugar issues (since I’ve had more than a few episodes of hypoglycemiaContinue reading “Weight-listed”
#becausebaby
I’m 23 weeks now. (for the not-pregnant, that’s 1 week shy of 6 months) 16 weeks & 2 days to go. Give or take a few. So, what’s going on with me? Well, that depends on what minute you ask. I’m blaming my fluctuating moods and cravings and body issues on baby. In fact, I’ve been usingContinue reading “#becausebaby”
My pretty parasite
I’m supposed to be blogging about my pregnancy. Posting progression pics. Describing new symptoms. Cravings. But somehow, I can hardly bring myself to do it. It’s all been said already. Hasn’t it? I’m not the first woman to be pregnant, and I damn sure won’t be the last. Because, sex. Yeah, but all pregnancies areContinue reading “My pretty parasite”
The Brand New Heavies
I don’t talk about my breasts often, but when I do, I refer to them as boobs. Less out loud than in my mind. Caitlin Moran actually has a really interesting chapter about what women call their “feminine bits” in her book How To Be A Woman. I think she goes with “tits”, but she’sContinue reading “The Brand New Heavies”
Eat ALL The Things
Feb 24, 2014 Hello. I’ll be 8 weeks tomorrow ( I think…depending on what the doctor says at today’s appointment), and I am completely driven by eating. Unlike when I was pregnant with Leila, all I want to do is eat. I’ve had very little nausea, usually only 1st thing in the morning…but I’ve only pukedContinue reading “Eat ALL The Things”
Positively pregnant
Thursday, February 6, 2014 10:00 am I’m sitting at my desk at work, counting and re-counting the days. It should have happened by now. Actually, I should have started like around the 1st. It’s the 6th. 12:30 pm Leila is home sick, so I stop in at lunch to check on her before going onContinue reading “Positively pregnant”
Wait…What?
Yes, my friends. The woman who audibly scoffed at the idea of having another child is indeed having another child. This should be rich. Thus the slight redirection of this blog. Not to say that there aren’t still lots of stupid people out there about whom to write (or more specifically, my encounters with them).Continue reading “Wait…What?”
Positively Ridiculous 