Archive For The “Pregnancy” Category

One Year

By | July 13, 2011

Exactly one year ago today I found out that I was pregnant  with a child that we would never meet in this life.  I look back on that time and remember the pain we felt.  But, now, I am also able to see the incredible blessings that have come forth afterward.   This past year has [...]

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Ambrose’s Birth: April 19, 2011

By | April 30, 2011

I am proud to say that Ambrose’s birth was completely natural! I never used pain meds with any of my children’s births, but I was induced with both David and Charitina and was given a bit of pitocin at the very end of labor with Gregorius.  To me, that made those births not quite 100% [...]

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Eighth Day Prayers and Naming Our Miracle Child

By | April 27, 2011

In the Tradition of the Orthodox Church, a child is named formally on the eighth day after birth, following the example of our Lord (Luke 2:21). “O Lord our God, we pray to you and beseech you let the light of your countenance shine upon your servant and let the Cross of your only-begotten Son [...]

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Our Baby Boy is Here!

By | April 20, 2011

After twelve and a half hours, our little boy finally made his entrance at 10:16 pm, just about an hour and forty-five minutes short of my 30th birthday! He weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and 20 1/4 inches long.  He already looks a lot like his brothers and sister, especially Spunky. He had a bit [...]

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Our Baby Boy is Coming Soon

By | April 19, 2011

I went for my 38 week appointment and during my exam, my water broke. I’m sitting at the office while the baby is being monitored and then we’ll head to the hospital. Prayers appreciated!

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Yes, I’m Still Here… and Waiting…

By | April 18, 2011

I realized it has been a few days since I last posted, and a couple of people have commented that when they don’t see me online, they are assuming that I am in labor. Well… I’m not. I will be 38 weeks tomorrow.  I’ve been having contractions on and off, especially when walking.  Last night, [...]

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37 Week Appointment: No More Bedrest For this Mama

By | April 13, 2011

My mom and I went to see my midwife this morning for my 37 week (full term!) check up, and everything looks good: still 3cm dilated and 70% effaced BP: 124/70 lost a pound from last week Our baby boy looks to be around 7 pounds already NO more bedrest for me, but we aren’t [...]

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I Guess It Is Up To Us Now

By | April 11, 2011

Since I didn’t get very much feedback on my last post, I am going to talk it over with my family and see if we can come up with a name.  And we’ll surprise you all when our little man is born! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I haven’t been having very many contractions for the last two days [...]

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A Brief Saturday Update Is In Order

By | April 9, 2011

Michelle- still on bedrest and getting very bored and frustrated that I can’t do anything.  I am relieved that my husband is home.  As soon as his flight landed on Friday, I breathed a sigh of relief.  If I stand up or walk around a little bit, I have cramping and pelvic pressure, which leads [...]

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Trying to Stay Calm and Relaxed

By | April 7, 2011

My husband is away this week, which means that I was on my own for a little while yesterday and this morning attempting to “bedrest” with three young children.  That is basically impossible.  Thankfully, Sarah came by in the evening and helped out. I went to bed feeling calm and ready for a good night’s [...]

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