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By: 2010 in review

2010 in review — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:48:37 +0000

[…] August, I struggled a lot with pregnancy. I started quite a bit of controversy with my post on luxury vs. necessity. We started making plans […]

By: More insurance company fun!

More insurance company fun! — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:02:19 +0000

[…] I thought I was pretty prepared for everything. As it turns out, I was not only unprepared for the emotional and physical stress of pregnancy, but there are many logistical issues that I never […]

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:29:38 +0000

I am currently 30 weeks pregnant with our first and i’m in agreement with you–I hate being pregnant. I cannot get comfortable, I hurt all the time, I’m winded by simply looking at stairs and seem to be forever exhausted. I do love being able to feel and watch her move around, and I’m excited about her arrival and all the cute baby stuff, but everything else I could do without (especially the strange dreams and insomnia). I keep trying to focus on the fact that I am going to have the ability to show her the world–good and bad. I will get to read her all the books I love, to show her the globe and teach her about the people of the world…and to learn about her. That’s what keeps me going everyday…to drag my tired, uncomfortable body to work and school and then home again to wash laundry and make dinner. Alas, I’m still counting the days…almost there…

By: Angie

Angie — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:41:40 +0000

I love her brand new skin. No scars, scrapes or bruises. Brand new. Soft and sweet.

I love her belly laughs. Especially when she’s cracking herself up, or when she’s laughing at my husband.

I love how she squeals at our first children (2 black labs), to the point that she has to catch her breath.

I love seeing her learn new things and hitting milestones. Oh how proud we were when she picked up a cheerio for the first time and made it into her mouth!! We cheered like the hometown team just made a winning touchdown!!

I love dressing her up in some of the cutest outfits, and making up her conversation with our dogs, or her dad. (“Peace I’m out, pops. Text me later!”)

proud mother of a 1 yo

By: Issa | You Want To Be Rich

Issa | You Want To Be Rich — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:56:21 +0000

When they hold your hand and look at you, their eyes filled with adoration and trust – and you get overwhelmed with love and tenderness – there’s just no other feeling in the world that can compare to that.

Hang in there. One day, you will get it. Good luck!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:22:13 +0000

I just stumbled on to your website randomly for the first time and read this post. I am 37 weeks pregnant for the first time and going through a similar experience. I just wanted to say hi, that I feel the same way, and that some days do indeed suck. Try to pamper yourself and make special time each day to do something that is just for you. That helped me a lot.

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Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:42:49 +0000

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By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:59:19 +0000

When my kids were babies, my favorite things were laying them on my chest and falling asleep with them. Their bodies were so relaxed that it was impossible not to feel the same way. I had problems getting my first one to latch on for nursing and can still remember the first day we were successful. I loved cosleeping with both kids and especially loved waking up to one of them staring down at me touching my nose, eyes and mouth. I remember my daughter wanting to be exactly like me. She even wanted to grow up and be short like me. :) I love their creativy and how if you let yourself, you can be a child again too.
Now that my kids are teens, I love when I wake up at 2am and hear the two of them hanging out together laughing. They will be friends forever, I know. I like having deep conversations with them. I love seeing myself and husband in them, but a better us. A more advanced us.
Once your baby arrives, all the struggles you have gone through with this pregnancy will disappear and be replaced by late nights, early mornings and new struggles. However, your struggles have a daily prize attached to them and you will be happier than you ever imagined.

By: ericka

ericka — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:23:50 +0000

I am glad to hear that I wasn’t the only one to hate being pregnant. I had twins the first time around so my symptoms were extremely exaggerated. I was exhausted all the time, I had wicked heartburn and I had to eat a little at a time because I couldn’t fit a full meal in my tummy. I wasn’t sick but I felt icky all the time. Things were better the second time around, I was only carrying one child, but I wasn’t glowing like other women. Just try to remember it will all pass and it will be worth it.

Ericka
Mom to 13yo twin girls and 10yo boy

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:35:40 +0000

It’s impossible to imagine the joy (and pain) children can bring to your life. It’s as though the heart expands. My favorite times are when the kids say such wonderfully funny things without meaning to do so. Of course the first smiles, kisses, and hugs are incredible as well.

A joyful mother of four