This story can only be told through the lens of my prior experience, specifically the birth of my first child. All I knew to expect the second time around was what had happened the first time. Abby’s labor was hard, contractions were irregular and labor started and stopped, on and off, for 4 days. I … Continue reading Hannah’s birth story
Hannah River
Born 11:56 PM on November 27, 2020 7 lbs 5 oz 20 inches long “For this child I have prayed, and the Lord has granted me the desires of my heart.” Hannah, 1 Samuel 1:27
T-3 Days
Due date fast approaching. Thanksgiving is tomorrow. The world is exploding with COVID. I am home on my couch, a quiet day of maternity leave, just waiting and listening to the bod for signs of labor. So far, none. Sleep is getting more and more difficult just because of the nervous anticipation and thoughts running … Continue reading T-3 Days
36 Weeks 5 Days
The “week” count makes it seem decently far, but when put in terms of “days” it’s mightily close. 23 days. 23 more times I can stay up late and watch tv, 23 more opportunities to lay in bed in the morning with my coffee and watch the news, Abby in between her dad and I. … Continue reading 36 Weeks 5 Days
33 Weeks Baby #2
Technically not 33 weeks until tomorrow, but still, how did I get to 33 weeks?? Fortunately, work is slowing down so I feel like I have a handle on that. There is a lot to do to prep for this baby still, like hospital and FMLA paperwork, rearranging the house, etc. I’ll get there. All … Continue reading 33 Weeks Baby #2
29.5 Weeks
Believe it or not, I am just about 30 weeks pregnant. I have less than 2 months of work left before I go on leave, a little over 2 months until we meet this baby. Starting to feel REALLY soon, which I both can't wait for and also feel like there is a lot to … Continue reading 29.5 Weeks
25 weeks: baby #2
I am 25 weeks tomorrow, so I am going to consider this a 25 week update. The last two weeks have been a mess, and I am still recovering. First, Abby got sick. Then I got sick, and it was BAD. We were tested for COVID, which meant being in isolation for a week while … Continue reading 25 weeks: baby #2
21 weeks
Weight Gain: 13 lbs Trimester: 2 Month: In the 5th month? Physical Changes: I am definitely showing, but can still hide it if I try. These days I get up to pee about 3 times a night, but my kitty is partially to blame. Peeing frequently in the day is a reality, too. Energy: I’ve … Continue reading 21 weeks
17 Weeks
Today I am part way through my 17th week of pregnancy. I just had a routine Dr. appointment where everything looks great, and next up will be the anatomy scan in a few weeks. Dr. visits are starting to feel slightly more normal, despite masks everywhere, and overall pregnancy in the time of COVID marches … Continue reading 17 Weeks
13.5 Weeks – it’s a GIRL!
And most importantly, all genetic screening indicators look great. We both were certain it would be a boy, so were VERY surprised. Of course, Ryan was a bit disappointed, but got over it quickly. I feel like the luckiest person in the world. To go from facing an existence with no children to having TWO … Continue reading 13.5 Weeks – it’s a GIRL!
Go On Until You Come to the End 