Category Archives: Midwife

Knocked Up – 37 & 38 Weeks

Nothing has really changed since my last post in regards to the pregnancy except I’m getting bigger and more uncomfortable. Still having tons of contractions for hours and hours (they lasted 8 hours the night before last) but no baby. … Continue reading

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Knocked Up – Week 35

We’re into week 36 at this point and I know I haven’t been the best at updating lately but rest assured we are alive and well! Things have been good as we near the end of the pregnancy. I’m SUPER … Continue reading

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Sharing

This past week has been emotionally packed for us. I shared with you last week about how I ended up in the hospital for contractions. Well last Wednesday I was back. Contractions were 2-3 minutes and showing up on the … Continue reading

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Knocked Up – Week 28

We had a lovely Thanksgiving week here in Chicago. I’ve been off since Wednesday at noon and have kept busy by running errands and relaxing. We decorated for Christmas, took advantage of some Black Friday deals, cleaned out Liam’s room … Continue reading

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Knocked Up – Week 27

This is a long one… you’ve been warned. Measurement: 41 inches though I think I’m getting much bigger. I wonder if I screwed up measuring a few weeks ago? Weight: +19 lbs (149 as of midwife appt on Saturday) She … Continue reading

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Knocked Up – Week 21

We’re having a BOY!!! Most of you already know this wonderful news, but I had to make it blog official. Here’s a picture of the big reveal: photo by Erica Fisher When we found out at the sonogram last week … Continue reading

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Knocked Up – Weeks 19 & 20

We had our 20 week ultrasound yesterday and I got moved a week up so I’m now “officially” in Week 21. The tech’s estimated due date for Baby A is 2/14 but since it’s not a two week difference, Midwife … Continue reading

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Knocked Up – Week 15

Sorry this one’s so late. Couldn’t seem to get a belly pic but did take one for our “personal” stash and I suppose that one will have to do. I can’t believe I’m already closing in on 4 months. Seems … Continue reading

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Preggo – Week 11

Baby A is now the size of a lime, critical organ development is completed and s/he will double in size by this time next week! Not many changes in me from Week 10. My routine is the same though I’ve … Continue reading

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Insurance & Homebirth

Those two words strike fear in the heart of any woman looking to have her child in the comfort of her own home. Why? Because insurance companies want to make it as difficult as possible for us to CHOOSE our … Continue reading

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