Our son is now on his 4th day of life on the outside. It is 3:28 AM on 8/10/2020. I am in the midst of trying to allow my body to heal, care for my baby, and help my mother and husband who are also here, and process all of these incredible emotions I am… Continue reading Changes – from son up, to son down
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This morning, I had a baby. Our son, Shepherd, was born via cesarean section. It's the first time I've ever stayed in a hospital. And the first time I've ever had major surgery. A lot of firsts happened today, and I feel like a trooper in my family. The lives of my husband and I… Continue reading One
Ultrasound Experience & Parental Anxiety
So, we just went to a 16-week 3-D ultrasound a couple of days ago. Okay, here's how things went. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... I laid on the table and got comfortable, and the moment the ultrasound tech put the machine on my belly, there it was: his weenie. Cheers erupted throughout… Continue reading Ultrasound Experience & Parental Anxiety