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5 weeks!

This week Baby is the size of an appleseed! The week increments actually happen on Thursdays, but I didn’t think about the idea of taking this pic until Thursday afternoon and wasn’t able to get an Apple until today. But from now on, you can expect a new similar pic that represents Baby’s size each Thursday! I’m excited about this Both Baby and the pictures ...

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Pregnant! Again…

So I randomly passed out on the couch today for like 2 hours even though I shouldn’t have been tired. And when Lila woke up me up stealing my blanket, I was pretty annoyed. Once I fully woke up, I was like “hmmm, that’s weird” and even though I’m technically not late, yet, I was suspicious of my behavior and decided to take a pregnancy test. POSITIVE! And not just...

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Dear Everyone, thank you.

I just wanted to send out a quick thank you to everyone who has shown my family their love and support. On Saturday, when I posted that I was bleeding, my blog got 348 hits and so many people sent me comments, tweets, and messages offering their words and prayers of encouragement and hope. This was my blog’s 2nd busiest day, and only by like 20 views. After announcing the miscarriage, I received a...

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Going to miscarry :(

Well, I just got home from my ultrasound appointment and Baby didn’t develop past 5 weeks I haven’t officially miscarried yet, but my body has definitely started the process. The doctor said it should happen soon. I’m definitely very sad about this, but I’m doing ok. I knew from the beginning that there was a chance of this happening. Miscarriage rates are very high. I accepted...

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Bleeding. Scared for Baby.

I debated even posting about this, but I can use all the prayers I can get. I also made the decision to announce our pregnancy while we were still in the early stages and still at significant risk for miscarriage and want to share every step of the way. Anyway, I started experiencing light bleeding last night and it’s alternated between red and brown since then. The good thing is that I...

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The Proof

Today officially marks 4 weeks. Only 36 more to go!! lol.

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Lila’s going to be a big sister!

Yippee yay! We just found out, today, and we’re almost 4 weeks along. Baby’s due date is July 19, about 1 month before Lila’s 2nd birthday! So, we’re still very much in the early stages of pregnancy and despite the risks involved with every pregnancy, we still wanted to tell everyone Ok, I wanted to tell everyone and Dave is kind enough to go along with it. Many people wait...

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A year ago today…

…we found out I was pregnant! Wow, it feels like is was only yesterday. Yet, when I was pregnant it felt like it had been many years ago! Isn’t it funny how our perception of time changes like that? I’ll still never forget that feeling of shock, joy, excitement, panic, and love that I felt the moment I looked down on that pee stick (with a toothbrush in my mouth) and saw two...

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Lila’s Birth Story

My beautiful baby girl was born on August 26, 2010. Her name is Lila Danielle Lofte. I want to share with you the story of her birth. Warning: very very long. At about 4:00 am, I woke up because I had to pee. When I got out of bed, I felt some liquid come out. It wasn’t huge gush, so I wasn’t sure if my water broke or not, but it seemed like it. I took a few steps and some more came out. I...

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38 Weeks, PUPPP, Classes, Pediatrics, Stats

Only 12 more days until due date! …and it’s not soon enough! I’m SO ready to pop this kid out already. The house is ready, all of Baby’s stuff is washed, diaper bag is packed, car seat is installed, insurance company is called, and we think we’ve decided on pediatric care. Now we just need Baby in our arms!So, it’s been awhile since I posted (what’s new), so...