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I had several contractions last night as I got ready for bed, and several more this morning as I woke up. As has become my practice over the last week or so, I have basicaly ignored them in the belief that they will either get stronger to the point that they will not be ignored, or (and more probably) that they will stop on their own ( Read more... )

It has come to my attention, for the second time now, that the very end of a pregnancy is a very rotten place for me to be...
( The End: the second )

Your result for Reincarnation Placement Exam...
Garden of Eden


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Liam has his first loose tooth!!
He's also been the 2nd in his class to make each of the classroom's sight-reading "clubs" (he's made three so far...there are something like 8 different levels)! He has only had one day so far that he did not get a green star for behavior! He is so smart, and doing so well....and I just couldn't be more proud!!
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My midwife can tell how miserable I am, but would still like me to get to 39 weeks. However, she has assured me that if labor starts before then, it won't be stopped.

My midwife also made a couple of suggestions that, although will not START labor, will help my body prepare for labor by toning the uterus and helping to ripen the cervix. I'll start ( Read more... )

Awoke at 2:22 this morning with painful contractions. Went to the bathroom, drank water, and tried to get comfortable and settle back to sleep. But the contractions continued, and continued to get more painful. After they had been 3-4 minutes apart for nearly 3 hours, I called the office to speak to the midwife on call. She said I definitely needed ( Read more... )

As frustrated as I have felt lately, and most of it due to being third-trimester-hormonal, I have been taking a lot out on my husband. Its always safest to vent our negativity on those we are closest to, because from them it is easiest to ask forgiveness.

My issues with my man lately have ranged from the equitable division of housework to money ( Read more... )

I've heard about many women setting up a playlist (or making a mix CD) of songs that are comforting, relaxing and meaningful to them to listen to as they labor and then birth their babies ( Read more... )

Contractions still will not establish a regular pattern. I'm incredibly uncomfortable, not to mention very anxious and somewhat frustrated. I've been doing lots of walking...which make contractions strong and regular WHILE I'm walking, but once I finally wear out and stop, the contractions last for maybe another 15-30 minutes, then go all erratic ( Read more... )