Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Love Bloat

Posted on July 29, 2010 by larva225

Yesterday, I left my house for work wearing one pair of shoes.  By the time I got to my office, they were already leaving ridges on my feet due to swelling.  Mind you, these were not cute shoes (heeled or … Continue reading →

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Chamber Made?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by larva225

Yesterday we went on a tour of the hospital where we’ll soon be having our little girl. Everything we learned was both comforting and scary. It certainly brings home how little time we have until she gets here. I don’t … Continue reading →

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The Dark Size of the Force

Posted on July 24, 2010 by larva225

Space-time seems to take on a different meaning when you’re pregnant.  With respect to time, I often feel as if I’ve been pregnant forever.  Simultaneously and paradoxically, I also feel like I will be pregnant for another eternity while at … Continue reading →

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Rules of Engorgement

Posted on July 21, 2010 by larva225

I had decided long ago that if I ever spawned, I would try to breastfeed the kid.  While I admit that I had not done extensive research on the pros or cons, I intuitively figured it was natural (after all, … Continue reading →

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The Outee Limits

Posted on July 20, 2010 by larva225

I can no longer deny the fact that my belly button is inverting.  I had become hopeful that I would keep my cute little “innee” throughout my pregnancy after I passed those chapters in the books several weeks ago and … Continue reading →

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The Laws of Gravid-y

Posted on July 15, 2010 by larva225

I hate to admit it, but I’ve become one of “those” women.  You know the ones I mean, the ones whose entire life seems to revolve around their pregnancy and unborn child.  I have fought this, actively seeking OTHER topics … Continue reading →

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To sleep, perchance to breathe

Posted on July 8, 2010 by larva225

Sleep has really become problematic in the past month or so.  Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I actually slept through the night.  As a former stomach sleeper, it’s been hell having to stay on my side, “preferably the … Continue reading →

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No shoes for you!!

Posted on July 2, 2010 by larva225

One thing that has been an almost continuous surprise has been how suddenly symptoms appear during a pregnancy. I guess I figured that pregnancy would more closely resemble an illness; you start with swollen glands and maybe suffer from a … Continue reading →

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A cankle in time

Posted on July 2, 2010 by larva225

As my job is a largely sedentary affair in which I sit at a desk most of the time, I try to walk twice a day with a couple of other ladies just to restore blood flow to my derriere. … Continue reading →

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Smelling bee

Posted on July 2, 2010 by larva225

They really should put pregnant women to work in the air pollution/environmental field. Our keen sense of smell allows us to detect concentrations of odors down to 3 parts per billion. After 6 months, I have adjusted to a degree. … Continue reading →

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