With pregnancy, I expected certain changes to happen to my body. The nausea, the fatigue, the hunger, the weight gain… these were all part and parcel of growing a baby. What I was surprised about was that a year after giving birth, my body was still undergoing changes. Sure, I might look the same to the casual observer but I’m really not inhabiting the same body as I had pre-baby.
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My dear firstborn,
From the visit to our doctor today, it seems clear that we are in our final days of sharing this unique and precious physical connection; of you living inside of me. The doctor said that I am close to being 2 cm dilated and that your head is quite low. My body also tells me something is changing. I am getting more frequent cramps and practice contractions and the random tears and hot flashes tell me my hormones are on a roller-coaster ride. You are definitely readying yourself to make your grand entrance into the world!
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At my weekly checkup on Monday, I finally tipped the scales at 150 pounds. So far, I’ve gained 27 pounds since my first doctor’s appointment. Not too much, not too little. I think baby’s growth is slowing down though because I find myself less hungry (especially in the middle of the night).
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This post is especially for those who are about to enter the world of parenthood. =)
In the course of preparing for baby’s arrival, I’ve come across some great resources for new moms and dads that I thought I would share – especially for people who live in the Vancouver area (although I think that most, if not all, of these resources are available Canada-wide). Most of them were either recommended to me, or I found them myself. [Note: I am not affiliated with any of these companies, nor am I being compensated for mentioning them here. I'm simply passing along the good stuff I've found. I must also mention that we are part of the Amazon Affiliates program. That means if you choose to buy a book through our links, we will receive a bit of commission - so we promise to be honest about our reviews and let you know what we found helpful.]
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This past Friday, Baby Chan reached the milestone of 37 weeks, which is considered full-term.
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My baby is getting on my nerves. There, I said it. Before you become alarmed and wonder if I’m in good enough psychological condition to become a mother, let me also say that I mean it quite literally. You see, sometimes when I’m standing, baby’s position presses on my nerves and pain and numbness shoot down my legs. And I feel like I’m going to crumple over unless I hold onto something and try to shift my weight somehow.
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Five years ago today, a certain young man invited a certain young woman into the adventure of courtship. Five years ago today, the young woman said yes to that invitation. Now, 5 years later, they are one month away from the due date of their first baby! Needless to say, their adventure has only begun. ;)
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One thing that has surprised me most about this process of pregnancy is my own struggle with body image. I’ve touched on this in a previous post but I guess it’s a major enough area that it warrants another post.
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