Now that I'm showing, a lot, I get hit with a gazillion questions every day. Most of the questions come from complete strangers. The most common ones are ‘When are you due?' or ‘Is it a girl or a boy?', and ‘How are you feeling?' I don't mind the questions. It seems everyone is just as excited... Read more
It's been just over a year since I had refractive eye surgery. I have enjoyed it so much, and I wonder why I didn't do it sooner. It's been great not having to wear my contacts or glasses. I love waking up and being able to see! I do have Dry Eye Syndrome, which I had before the surgery as well. I just put some prescriptive drops in my... Read more
I've never been much of a soda pop drinker. I've had my share of them and I like them. I just wouldn't call myself a pop junkie. Most of the time, I can take them or leave them. Until pregnancy!! Now I crave Dr. Pepper like crazy. Most of the time I just take a sip of my husband's fountain drink. That is usually enough to satisfy... Read more
My stroke history has put me into an automatic high-risk situation with my pregnancy. Being over 35 doesn't help either. I have had more tests and screenings than I ever remember having with my son. I'm so tired of being pricked with needles, but at the same time, it's always reassuring when I get the "everything's fine"... Read more
My waistline is gone. It's all part of being pregnant. I understand this, but it's hard to see my body balloon out bigger and bigger each week. I know there is no way around it, and it is quite amazing when I think about it. There is actually a little person in there growing. So, it's not really me, it's my baby girl... Read more