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Lincoln Asher - Birth Story

This isn't really a full on birth story but I wanted to write these things out so I'd remember how I was feeling shortly after it all happened. [gallery ids="2406,2405,2404" type="columns" link="none"] We had a scheduled c-section on Monday, June 13 (I was 39w4d). I thought I'd be super emotional to leave Beckett that morning and not want to go but I was ready. I woke up at 3 and couldn't go back to sleep so I took a bath and took my time getting ready. We had done all of the pre-admission stuff the day before so when we got to the hospital at 5:30 they took me straight back to triage to get hooked up to the IV and went over how things would go down. [gallery ids="2407,2408,2409" type="columns" link="none" orderby="rand"] There was a lot of waiting around which was probably good for my nerves. We were scheduled for 7:30 but another lady was pushing just before they were to take me back and my doctor w...

39 Weeks with Baby #2 - A Pregnancy Wrap-up

This is for sure my final update. :-) At 35 weeks I wasn't sure I'd make it to this point but we're here and I'm happy and we're all just ready and waiting to meet (I almost typed his name here.. oops!) baby #2! ;-) How Far Along:   39 weeks!! I can't believe it! Weight Gain/Loss:  12-13 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight, but probably closer to 15-17 based on the weight that I lost at the beginning when I had no appetite. I weigh 3 lbs more now than when I delivered Beckett. Sleep:   Pretty good considering I'm 39 weeks! Best Moment This Week:  This week: our final doctor visit! This (past) month: Getting the nursery ready, washing all the baby things, installing the car seat, packing our bags... so many exciting things! Movement:  Big and painful movements. He's for sure out of room! Food Cravings/Aversions:  I've eaten more chicken in the last few weeks than I have this entire pregnancy. Not really because I've craved it but more because that...