Displaying a stunning lack of regard for patient autonomy, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a statement this week declaring that the group will “allow” laboring women to drink “modest amounts” of clear fluids during labor while continuing to prohibit access to solid food…
Tag: pregnancy
Late pregnancy, early labor symptoms. Blunt and graphic talk ;-)
Yep, you guessed it I am doing some more pregnancy TMI posting! If this is not your cup of tea or if you are having breakfast or whatever feel free to skip the post. I’ll understand. Today I am 38 weeks pregnant and last night was the first night I’ve been in actual pain with […]
Less-words Wednesday: Pregnancy Home Stretch Edition
There are only two more days until I leave you all and head off to wait on my little girls arrival. I am totally feeling ready for this and am very anxious for labor to begin. Saw the chiropractor yesterday and was all out of whack again. Even more so now that Tater’s bones are […]
Getting back to teaching, once Tater is born.
Life never ceases to amaze me! I am marveling at how easily some things just fall in to place in life and I am super excited that another door has opened for me. Remember how I was working with a few different colorguard/ winterguard units back in Flagstaff, AZ that we had to leave behind […]
36 week progress, practice labor? We'll see!
5:42:00 PM: Childbirth update: Non-hurty contraction, baby fish flops and swims around, repeat contraction, repeat baby movement, repeat contraction… 6/1/2009 4:15 – tightening, no pain, eating a sandwich and sitting at kitchen table 4:46 – tightening, discomfort, no cramping or stabbing pain, sitting at kitchen table- Left front hip hurts, right lower back/ hip hurts […]
In 12 days I am outta here to wait for Tater's birth…
N and I enjoyed our second-to-last-weekend before the baby madness begins, we stayed in and relaxed. I also tried to stay off the computer and away from technology since I am about to be cut off from it for an extended amount of time while out at The Farm. It was a warm and dry […]
Today I am 35 weeks pregnant, another belly shot shared.
I am eating some nut & chocolate trail mix. Just slathered more goop on the belly and was thinking I should write a 35 week pregnancy post. Still pregnant as ever, feeling more and more uncomfortable as the days pass. Am still gaining weight despite all the talk in books about how weight gain slows […]
Beautiful earth mama or Giant spawn incubating freak…
It is funny, when you get pregnant you find that many things you once did without thought are now much more difficult and require much more planning than before. I never thought that I would miss being able to clip my own toe nails, reach my calves to shave them or be able to sit […]
A pet bunny Animals & Pets Life in Evansville living simply outdoor pets personal stories pictures say 1000 words
Critters in my back yard: Rabbits, snakes, spiders, frogs and more.
There are only about 3 weeks left until I’ll be at The Farm. I am doing great and Tater seems to be planning to stay inside for a bit longer (thank goodness). I’ve told her she has to stay put until June 4th at least, that way she’ll be full term! In the meantime we […]
What a night! No sleep, hazardous weather and baby fun…
Last night we were jostled from sleep by the weather radio. *For all my west coast readers who don’t already know* It is designed to go off whenever a watch or warning is in effect for our area, you know to make sure you are aware of the possible danger even when you aren’t able […]
Is this labor? Signs and symptoms remind us parenthood isn't far…
Yesterday I had planned to blog about all the free iris’ we got off freecycle over the weekend, I had other things to mention. Like a great aunt who responded to our pregnancy announcements/ baby shower invitation and wants to reconnect. She only lives a state away from us now… There has been a whole […]
The Renters and the Slumlords: The drama comes to a close (and other updates).
On Sunday Slumlady actually met us at the old rental home and did a walk though inspection with us. We managed to get her on the phone Friday morning following the 33rd week prenatal appointment. We weren’t too sure she would actually show up to the appointment… We still let the neighbors know of the […]
Mad-lib birth announcement game & vlog. Join the fun!
Back in the day Teeni was doing these fun story games where each participant would write a few sentences for a story, then when everyone had their chance to contribute she would post the whole story on her blog for us all to enjoy. I participated several times and it really was a hoot. Then back […]
One of the benifits of a pregnant budda belly… Sort of a Wordless Wednesday post.
* TMI ALERT* Run now if girly bodily discussions bug you. Today I’ve discovered a benefit to having a round pregnant belly that sits just below your boobs. It makes wearing strapless bras a breeze! I mean seriously, before pregnancy when I would wear a strapless bra I would be wrestling with the girls and […]
Don't worry, I am not dead- just blog slacking.
Don’t worry, I am not dead. Just crazy busy. I survived the tornado warning and am still doing well with Tater. We are still moving stuff in to our new place and I did actually do the video tour of the new house today. The video is kind of a speed demon tour though, lol. […]
Just passing through to leave a quick update or On the move again!
I spent the day trying to get through my feed reader and visit as many of YOUR blogs as I can. I’ve still got lots of unread stuff and am making my way that direction soon I promise. – Yesterday we signed the paperwork and paid the down payment for our new home. We got […]
Just more reason why I wont be birthing with my OBGYN in a hospital…
This morning the home phone rings, we are still asleep so we don’t answer it. I know my OBGYN’s office is supposed to call me today regarding the results of my routine blood glucose screen. I also know I told them to call my cell phone. I fall back asleep and then my cell phone […]
Spring showers and forward motion, are we there yet?
It is a cool, rainy night here in Evansville and I am loving it. I spent the day doing finances, printing the way cute photos we took over the weekend for our scrapbook and I also started making the pregnancy announcements we are having done for friends and family. All in all it’s been a […]
Animals & Pets Moving out of state personal stories pictures say 1000 words pregnancy recommendations
Summertown & Nashville Tennessee weekend recap, fun times!
We had a blast this weekend and even took some photos to share with you. Hopefully you enjoyed the belly shot photos I shared with you over the weekend. If you haven’t seen those yet you can by following this link. For those of you who didn’t already know we planned to spend my birthday […]
Hump day is kicking my butt!! All I want to do is sleep.
Man, I am drained today and have no idea why! It is a nice day, not to cold and not to warm. Spring is upon us and the garden is showing first signs of life. I’ve got plenty of things I should be doing like cleaning house, finishing up building the cat house, packing, crocheting […]