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Baby Shower(s)
When my friends asked what I wanted for my baby shower, I paused and said, “I don’t know if I’m going to have one. I’ll just buy whatever I need.” I quickly learned that that was the wrong answer. “Oh, you’re HAVING a shower” they said. I thought of it as a burden to those who…
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Glucose Testing
I had my Glucose Tolerance Screening and it showed that I was at risk for Gestational Diabetes, so I had to have a Glucose Tolerance Test. I was very upset about these results because I knew that Gestational Diabetes would hinder my chances at a natural child birth in the birth center. So I read…
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Baby Registry
Turns out you need a lot of stuff for a baby, but everyone has a slightly different opinion of what you need. I started researching the basic baby registry items necessary for a newborn. We have a small house and I wasn’t about to store tricycles and high chairs for months or years to come. I…
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Movement
After a few weeks of wondering. I’m pretty sure I finally felt the baby move. I wouldn’t describe it as “flutters” like the books do, but more like someone flicking me with their finger gently, but, you know, from inside my belly. Just another little joy to give thanks for on Thanksgiving eve. I have…
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It’s a Boy!
We did the ring test the night before and then ultrasound confirmed, it’s a boy! I couldn’t believe it! I thought it was a girl, but we are honestly so happy! I think I actually said to the tech, “Really? Are you sure?”This was a very pleasant surprise, mostly because a boy will allow a…
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Boy or Girl
We may know the answer to this question in just few short days. It seems weird that we will finally know. Everyone has guesses. I have mine too, but truly I will be happy with either. I actually really like the fact that this was something we had no control over. I suppose once we know…
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Mirror Mirror
Today as I was leaving the parking structure, I did something that many people have done. I ran into one of the large cement posts with my car. Several people we know have had “run-ins” so to speak, with these overgrown posts. They seem to jump out from nowhere. Anyway, I backed up and caught my…
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Hectic Times
There’s a lot going on right now, with work, the holiday, the pregnancy and being sick for the last week. Sometimes I wish I could pause it all for a bit and just not have more pile up. As it is, I’ll be playing catch up for the next week. Breathe.
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Roast Beef
My mom makes a killer roast. My roasts are not always as good as hers. My new solution is to brown the roast in a frying pan, deglaze with an onion and then a cup or so of red wine. Then put it all in the crock pot, which is something of a cheat, but…
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Out Sick
Being that it’s our busiest time of year at Kneadle, I feel bad that I have been out sick for what feels like forever. Since we cannot afford to have my germs take out the whole team, I have been laying very low. But, I have to say thank you to our awesome team (Christopher,…