Category Archives: Pregnant Mama Status

New things

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Stephanie

Some firsts for today: We walked our 2-mile loop, which we haven’t done since the day before Mia was born.  And the first time all three of us went on such a long walk together.  Mia slept most of the … Continue reading →

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Things I will miss about being pregnant

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Stephanie

<Note I started this post while pregnant and last edited it on Sept. 14th, which was about 7 days before Mia was born.  I had planned to publish it before the Bean/Mia arrived.> The other day, a friend said, “What … Continue reading →

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The Condensed Version: Mia’s birth

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Stephanie

Apparently, I need quite a bit of time to get all these stories written down.  And I’ve had many inquiries about our recent experiences (from those of you who haven’t already heard), which I alluded to in a previous blog.  … Continue reading →

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Getting closer…

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Stephanie

Well, our official due date is less than two weeks away.  All is well with me and the Bean, and with Aaron, too.  Aaron and I are very excited to meet this person! As a refresher, the official due date … Continue reading →

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A little bit spacey…

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Stephanie

Today we are 4 weeks away from our October 1st due date!  So, Bean could decide to be born just about any time now!  Things are going marvelously well for us in general, and for my pregnancy and the Bean. … Continue reading →

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Weekend photos

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Stephanie

Another weekend with our typical activities of late: Saturday morning at the Growers Market, working & cooking at the house, and working on Baby’s room.  We were also treated to a lovely baby shower by our friends.

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An elevated diaphragm & expanding rib cage

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Stephanie

So this is what is going on right now: Your diaphragm is now elevated and tilted because of pressure from your enlarging uterus. This change causes your rib cage to flair, or open up slightly.  The circumference of your chest … Continue reading →

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Almost 35 weeks

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Stephanie

Just had our prenatal visit and happy to report that all is well.  My fundal height (measure for the size of my uterus, which is proxy for the size of the Bean) is right on target, and everything else is … Continue reading →

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Planning to take it easier

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Stephanie

We have been very busy lately.  I am ready to slow things down a bit. Our calendar is mostly open — and we intend to keep it that way — between now the arrival of our Bean.  Bean is doing … Continue reading →

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Parental requirements

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Stephanie

No work today…I took the day off. I think I will work right up until the Little Bean decides to come out…that’s the plan anyway.  In the meantime, I will take a day off here and there to do stuff … Continue reading →

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