1. The baby and I have made it to the official full-term mark (thanks be to God!). I was joking with my friend yesterday that since everyone has been so worried about the baby being on the small side and preterm labor due to my Type A cervix, I’ll probably deliver a 10-pounder at 41Read the whole post >>
Small Successes 9
1.The baby is still staying put even after experiencing some more intense contractions last night. 2. While I was floating on my side in a warm bath per my midwife’s recommendation last evening, I felt tears prickling behind my eyes. At first I tried to hold them back. Then I started praying to the QueenRead the whole post >>
Small Successes 8
1. I haven’t had the baby yet! 2. I’ve enjoyed extra cuddle time with the girls in my big, comfy bed. 3. I’ve taken advantage of having extra helping hands around and the fact that I’m stuck in the horizontal position and have worked ahead on a few writing deadlines. Share (and celebrate) your ownRead the whole post >>
Small Successes 7
1. Thanks to outsourcing the bedtime routine last night to Nana, I slipped into the shower all by myself (with no little girls anywhere remotely near the bathing premises). But that’s not all. I also managed to overcome the big preggo belly obstacle and shaved my legs without leaving too much bristle behind. 2. TheRead the whole post >>
Small Successes 6
1. My toddler has only nursed once in two weeks. This is a bittersweet success. Although I was prepared to tandem nurse (I’m in my eighth month of pregnancy with baby number three), I did stop offering a few weeks ago and she stopped asking. The last time she nursed she climbed on to myRead the whole post >>