Category Archives: pregnancy
I don’t get pregnant, I take hostages.
The other night I joked with Mac, “I don’t get pregnant, I take hostages.” He cracked up. It’s true. I’m 41 weeks and 4 days. Nothin’ doin’ on the labor front. I wrote last week about whether or not we … Continue reading
Should I choose my baby’s birthday?
Saw this on Facebook this morning. Given my current predicament, it was timely. Just like it was when I was pregnant with Mabel, I am 41 weeks (tomorrow), with a healthy fetus, no signs of impending labor, no complications that … Continue reading
It’s time!
Today is my due date. I am at full term. It’s time. Not for what you might think (seeing as how I’m 40 weeks today). Nope. It’s not time to pack a bag and rush off to the hospital. It’s … Continue reading
I’m donating my baby’s cord blood to a public bank
Disclaimer: I’ve written this post from my perspective as a mother and a scientist so that others may learn from my decision making process. As part of my research, I spoke with my prenatal care providers to get their medical … Continue reading
Wordish Wednesday: What a difference a year makes!
This is Mabel a year ago, almost to the day. If you look carefully, on the fridge, you’ll see a calendar with a picture of her from two years ago. It’s amazing how much changes in a year. To help … Continue reading
Filed under Mabel, Mother, pregnancy, Wife, Wordless Wednesday
Poker Face
Mabel’s birth wasn’t pretty. There was vomit and poop, amniotic fluid and catheters, lots of needles and blood, then the whole ‘uterus removed from the body to be sutured’ bit. Did I mention there was a lot of blood? Like … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: Gestational Diabetes Screening
Had my gestational diabetes screening on Monday. I found it very odd to be drinking something from Fisher. They are major supplier for research labs, so I’m used to seeing/using their stuff, but not drinking it! Chemicals, ethanol-proof markers, pipet … Continue reading
Filed under #scimom, pregnancy, Scientist, Wordless Wednesday
How this scientist thought (thinks) about pregnancy.
I found out I was pregnant with Mabel on Tax Day 2009. I’d been keeping track of my cycles and was pretty sure I was about 13 days post-ovulation. I’m not sure what you pictured going on in your uterus … Continue reading
No wonder!
Stumbled upon this website from the Museum of Science and Industry that uses cool graphics to illustrate the internal changes that accompany pregnancy called “Make Room for Baby.” Seeing this picture made me think, “No wonder I’m waking up twice … Continue reading
Didn’t think I’d be here.
I’m 21 weeks pregnant today and having a consult with a new OB. When I first got pregnant and went to a well-regarded midwifery group that was comfortable with taking me as a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) I thought … Continue reading
