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How Far Along Are You?

Posted on October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 by Elizabeth Petrucelli

When a woman discovers she is pregnant, the inevitable question is immediately asked. How far along are you? I will say that we had known for weeks before we shared with a few select people and waited even longer to share with the rest of our close friends and family. Some, were kept in the…

Labor Block

Posted on May 30, 2013February 25, 2015 by Elizabeth Petrucelli

I was having a conversation over texts with my doula. It was about how I haven’t had this baby yet. Currently, I am 39 weeks and have never been pregnant this long before. How weird considering I haven’t made it to my due date yet. People at work are beginning to wonder. LOL. Anyway, the…

Bonding – FINALLY!

Posted on April 29, 2013August 19, 2018 by Elizabeth Petrucelli

I spent time with you today. It was the first time I can think of this pregnancy where I REALLY spent time with you. I had an extremely busy day, preparing meals for after you are here and I was super tired. Your daddy was so nice and drew me a bath. He helped to…

Why Must I Worry?

Posted on April 4, 2013February 25, 2015 by Elizabeth Petrucelli

It must be because I am no longer working and have more time to chat on my forums but today, I ran across a post from a worried expectant mother and she now has me worried. Ugh! I seriously shouldn’t worry about this as there is nothing I can do. This goes back to an ultrasound I…

Pregnancy Viability

Posted on March 9, 2013February 25, 2015 by Elizabeth Petrucelli

Well, I have made it past the 24 week mark. I prayed and prayed to make it that far but does it really mean things are safer? I ask this question all the time. I am actually 27 weeks 3 days now. I feel my baby all day long which is great but I still…

Pregnancy After Miscarriage Continued

Posted on January 12, 2013February 25, 2015 by Elizabeth Petrucelli

Week 19 I hear it is absolutely normal for women who have had a loss before, not to really bond with the baby. I was told the response is a defense mechanism; one that is supposed to protect from the severe devastation and grief experience of another loss. I can understand that but does my…