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Ben has said several dozen times since the birth “Can you put that in writing so you don’t forget?” So, here are my thoughts about labor and delivery so I can remember for next time…. Induction – There is nothing that can make me go into labor sooner.  I’ve tried everything.  Yes,  including Castor Oil.  […]

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I’m pretty sure I’m too healthy.  3 mile walks, 1/4 mile jogs, swimming, jumping jacks, stair climbing…..no problem and no baby.  It’s looking like Wednesday will be the little guy’s birthday.  

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Yes, I’m still alive (barely). YES, I’m still pregnant…. Yes, I’ve tried every single way recommended way to naturally start up labor – they’re all lies.  (But, I haven’t tried castor oi. I’m getting desperate and might try that one soon, too.  Any opinions?) Yes, the doctor wants to induce me and has tried several […]

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Well, I was really, really hoping that I would go into labor today.  Instead, I have come down with a cold.  Not only do I have a cold, but Ben and Sadie do, too.  For the record, this is the first cold any of us have had in 6 months.  So, now I am ‘taking […]

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Monday marked my twentieth-week of pregnancy. This was my first thought: “Yes, I’m half way there!” This was my second thought: “That’s all? Hmmm….it seems like I should be farther along than that. Did I do the math right?” But, yes, the math was done correctly, and despite already feeling like I’ve been pregnant forever, […]

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