Category Archives: Pregnant Mama Status
New things
Some firsts for today: We walked our 2-mile loop, which we haven’t done since the day before Mia was born. And the first time all three of us went on such a long walk together. Mia slept most of the … Continue reading
Altered course
As of last Wednesday morning, I am officially a stay-at-home Mom!!! That is, at least until Mia is 1 year old. Aaron and I are so happy that we are in a place in our lives where this luxury is … Continue reading
Things I will miss about being pregnant
<Note I started this post while pregnant and last edited it on Sept. 14th, which was about 7 days before Mia was born. I had planned to publish it before the Bean/Mia arrived.> The other day, a friend said, “What … Continue reading
The Condensed Version: Mia’s birth
Apparently, I need quite a bit of time to get all these stories written down. And I’ve had many inquiries about our recent experiences (from those of you who haven’t already heard), which I alluded to in a previous blog. … Continue reading
A little bit spacey…
Today we are 4 weeks away from our October 1st due date! So, Bean could decide to be born just about any time now! Things are going marvelously well for us in general, and for my pregnancy and the Bean. … Continue reading
Weekend photos
Another weekend with our typical activities of late: Saturday morning at the Growers Market, working & cooking at the house, and working on Baby’s room. We were also treated to a lovely baby shower by our friends.
An elevated diaphragm & expanding rib cage
So this is what is going on right now: Your diaphragm is now elevated and tilted because of pressure from your enlarging uterus. This change causes your rib cage to flair, or open up slightly. The circumference of your chest … Continue reading
Almost 35 weeks
Just had our prenatal visit and happy to report that all is well. My fundal height (measure for the size of my uterus, which is proxy for the size of the Bean) is right on target, and everything else is … Continue reading
Planning to take it easier
We have been very busy lately. I am ready to slow things down a bit. Our calendar is mostly open — and we intend to keep it that way — between now the arrival of our Bean. Bean is doing … Continue reading
Parental requirements
No work today…I took the day off. I think I will work right up until the Little Bean decides to come out…that’s the plan anyway. In the meantime, I will take a day off here and there to do stuff … Continue reading
