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6.5 Months in Watching Life Fly By
Chloe is 6.5 months old. She went for her 6th month check-up earlier this week. She is 16.7 lbs and 26.25 inches. She is growing so fast that I am often afraid to blink. I don’t want to miss a mo...
Improvements.... in Watching Life Fly By
The doctor put me back on Effexor XR. It has helped quite a bit. I get very tired when I first take it so right now I’m taking it with dinner but will push it to bedtime in a few weeks. I am havi...
A new year, a new face to my anxiety, a new start? in Watching Life Fly By
I need to write again. I haven’t written in 4.5 months and my anxiety has taken over my life during this time. This will be many short-disconnected paragraph/sentence or phrase clusters just to c...
Mother in Watching Life Fly By
I am a mother. Chloe Lynn was born on Thursday August 21st, 2014 at 2:55am. She was 7lbs 8oz and 20 inches long. She’s a little jaundice but we have been treating with a bill-blanket and formula ...
So the Doctor said.... in Watching Life Fly By
this little lady is ready to make her entrance into the world. My body is not ready for her to do that though! I need to begin "home remedies" to start softening my cervix and dilating more. His...
Bare Bones in Watching Life Fly By
I legally changed my name on my social security card. I'm waiting for it in the mail then going to DMV to do the same there...I was told the process is easier if I have the new SS card. I put a...
Just an update.... in Watching Life Fly By
I saw the doctor on Friday. It was my doctor's associate. I see 2 doctors I love but there are 4 in the office. This was my first encounter with this doctor. I was not a fan. She was friendly bu...
TMI....that's my theme lately in Watching Life Fly By
So TMI but I like to document things here so I can go back and reflect if I ever need them (used my OD for that). I woke up this morning and noticed a few dried spots on the bed...near my chest....
Bed Rest is NOT restful! in Watching Life Fly By
I talked to my husband a little bit about my feelings. He said he thinks he understands and he is going to try to be more aware of my needs. It was a decent talk and I feel slightly better. We b...
Entirely TMI in Watching Life Fly By
I'm going to have to have a conversation with my husband that will make me very emotional. We have not been able to have intercourse for quite a few weeks because I was cramping longer than "no...
Hospital stays.....that's right, more than 1! in Watching Life Fly By
I figured I should catch up on writing a bit. I did a week of summer school. My classes were the “behavior kids and the special needs kids.” I didn’t mind them, well 95% of them. I had the larg...
Pictures from last entry.... in Watching Life Fly By
Trying again with the pictures from last entry....
Computer issues kept me away....still pregnant! in Watching Life Fly By
My computer charger died so I was MIA for a while. I went and tried to read all I missed, I think I'm close to caught up! I'm pregnant still...very pregnant. I'm just about to be 31 weeks pregna...
Emotions in Watching Life Fly By
Am I being "pregnant" or do I have a right to be emotional/upset today? This pregnancy has caused an emotional mess. I have always cried easier than most but this pregnancy has caused me to sob ...
23.5 weeks appointment in Watching Life Fly By
Today I took off the entire day and I saw the doctor for my 23.5 weeks appointment. This was my first time seeing this specific doctor, usually I see his associate. I loved him! Both doctors are...
Do I count? in Watching Life Fly By
Do I count as a Mother today? Today was Mother's Day. Mike, his mother and I went to church this morning. At church they recognized me as a mother when they gave a rose to each mother in attenda...
Sent home today in Watching Life Fly By
I was sent home from work at 11:30am today. The principal saw me walking my kids to their next class and asked if I was feeling okay. I said I was fine, just allergies but he asked me to see if I...
Just to fit in I suppose..... in Watching Life Fly By
A - Age: 31 as of this past Friday. B - Bed size: Queen C - Chore you hate: vacuuming D - Dog's name: Penny and Bo E - Essential start your day item: toothbrush F - Favorite color: green G...
Vacation----Stay-cation? in Watching Life Fly By
My best friend from Boston has come to visit for a few days. We got a hotel in Richmond and are enjoying ourselves for her vacation and my stay-cation. So far we have walked around a ton, ate way...
We found out the sex in Watching Life Fly By
We went to the doctors yesterday for my 18 weeks appointment and to determine the sex of the baby. We are going to welcome a little girl this September! We are excited although we both were hopin...
14 weeks, 2 days and the doctor.... in Watching Life Fly By
**Today was my doctor’s appointment…. 14 weeks, 2 days. The doctor said I have gained a good amount of weight, measure the right amount for my weeks, and the baby has a strong heart beat. It was ...
13 weeks, life and paperwork in Watching Life Fly By
**I’m 13 weeks pregnant tomorrow. I’ve been showing since 5 weeks but I feel like I am huge for 13 weeks. I have only gained 3-4 pounds in the past 13 weeks and I feel great. My students talk to ...
Sunday Funday? in Watching Life Fly By
Yesterday was a bad eating day for me so I went to bed feeling crappy. I cannot do that to myself or the baby. I need to be better about more protein and less sugar. I had had breakfast but didn...
First entry in Watching Life Fly By
A little about me and my life: I am a 30yr old teacher at a low income middle school in rural VA. I am 8 weeks pregnant with my first child. My boyfriend and I will get married before the baby is...