Five weeks and one day into this and I’m reminded that the best betas in the world do not guarantee a goddamn thing.
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Beta #2
I was nervous about the second blood test. Would Squeak’s number double like it was supposed to?
Putting the cart before the horse
It’s human nature to fantasize about the future, especially if you want something badly and are trying to achieve it. I can’t stop dreaming about something that’s still very far away.
It’s So Easy (and other lies)
My expectations of breastfeeding were way off base. I underestimated how hard it would be, especially at first. This is my warning to the mothers-to-be: it sure ain’t easy.
The Case for Leaving Gender a Mystery
I’m a huge proponent of leaving your baby’s gender a secret — from your friends, family, and yourself. Here, I make a case for the biggest surprise of your life.
For the Birds
All summer long, I looked forward to my maternity leave. Now that it’s over, I’ve decided that this working mother stuff is for the birds.
The Luckiest Girl in the World
I’ve been told that my labor and delivery story is pretty amazing. I feel sheepish to have been so lucky. Here’s how it all went down.
Fighting for a girl
We didn’t get pregnant with the goal of having a girl or a boy; just a human. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t got my fingers crossed for a particular gender.
Hamburgers and Turtles: Skipping the Gender Reveal
To find out the gender or not to find out? That is the question, and it’s a very personal one. As usual, I have my own very strong opinion on the topic.