Why is it that we realize we take life for granted only after it's almost lost? After my stroke in 2001, that's how I felt. When I finally got out of the hospital, suddenly I discovered the sky was more blue, food tasted better, and moments with my family, especially my son, were much sweeter. I think it's because we... Read more
The plan was simple and well thought out by my three doctors. My pregnancy was considered high-risk because of my history of stroke. So, for around eight months, my OB, my high-risk OB and my neurologist closely monitored me. It was only fitting to have this dream team of sorts plan out the birth. They decided to have me go into the hospital... Read more
I have been fidgeting for as long as I can remember. Sometimes I fidget with my hands, but mostly it's with my legs and feet. I'll sway my leg when it's crossed over the other or simply tap my feet under my desk. It never bothers me because it's always such a conscious movement. It's almost a comfort sometimes... Read more
My sister-in-law recently gave me a couple of CD's with classical music on them. I love classical music, but these CD's were developed to be played for an unborn child. I've been listening to them mainly because the music is relaxing to me. I hope my baby girl enjoys it as well. According to my doctor, no one knows for... Read more
With all the woes of pregnancy, I didn't think things could get any worse. I only have a few weeks left, so I do see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, I caught a horrible head cold from a co-worker. It always amazes me that nobody uses their sick days when they're actually sick. Instead, they save them up and come to... Read more
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