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Recent Pregnancy Blog | Pregnancy Calendar PostsCreating Pregnancy Calendarsby Pattie HughesWhen you get pregnant, you may decide to document this special time in your life. Although during pregnancy time can feel like it is passing very slowly, it will be over before you know it. Creating a pregnancy calendar is a special way to remember this time in your life. Three Ways to Cope with Stress When Pregnantby Heather LongIt was funny, when I was pregnant because on more than one occasion my husband would state categorically (and very emphatically): "The pregnant woman wins. No contest." It would be nice, if that were always true. Why am I so tired?by Heather LongI found out I was pregnant and I was a little relieved, after all I'd been exhausted all the time. In fact, part of the reason I found out I was pregnant was because I went to the doctor to find out if I was sick. I'd been so tired and that was so unusual for me. It hit me over night, it seemed. The Line Turned Pinkby Heather LongIt's the answer to a question that changes lives. Whether you were planning for a baby or not, when that line turned pink - the world as you knew it changes. Your test is positive. You're pregnant. You're going to have a baby. Stock Up Timeby Heather LongPregnancy lasts about nine months and those nine months helps prepare the fetus for life outside the womb and it gives mom time to prepare for what her life will be like when the baby is out of the womb. AFP Tests - What do they mean?by Heather LongBetween the 16th and 18th weeks of pregnancy, you will receive a screening test called an AFP. It's a blood test and you will need to give your permission before the test is done. Considering a Second Pregnancy?by Heather LongMy daughter is eager for us to have another child so that she can enjoy being an older sibling. When my sister-in-law was pregnant last year, she enjoyed the experience of watching her belly expand and grow. Where is the Glow?by Heather LongWhen I first found out I was pregnant, I remember feeling equal parts excited and nervous. There was the initial disbelief and the waiting until I could take a second home pregnancy test to confirm my initial findings. That nervousness expanded to real butterflies and I called my doctor. Weeks 40-42 of Pregnancyby Gillian MarksonWelcome to the 40th week- or maybe even more! So you have finally hit your due date, or maybe even seen it come and go. This can be a trying time for many moms. You circled your due date on the calendar, and made plans only to see that day come and go. Week 39 of Pregnancyby Gillian MarksonWelcome to the 39th week of pregnancy! Time for a baby! What you may be experiencing You may find yourself nesting in the days before you actually go into labor. So if you have the need to wash baby clothes, clean house, shop, or cook- go with it. But, don't overdo it. |
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