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Our Baby Is Swimming Around!
Phew! What a huge relief. Everything looks great so far with our little Baby. I’m sorry to scare you yesterday. The whole scenario felt all too familiar: Go to the midwife at 11 weeks. Don’t hear a heartbeat.Last time that happened, I was hopeful that it was just too early. And then the miscarriage happened.This time, it wasn’t so easy to stay optimistic. I turned off the comments yesterday because they get e-mailed to me, and I couldn’t bear being reminded (even nicely!) while I was at work. As it was, I had to fight the tears a few times.I was flooded with surprise when the… Read More -
Sad News
The midwife wasn’t able to hear the heartbeat with her doppler yesterday. She thinks it might just be too early (12 weeks). I’m less optimistic. I’m going in for a vaginal ultrasound this afternoon. I will keep you updated, Friends. -
Recipes with More Vegetables
Last week, I was inspired by a participant in this round of Purposeful Conception to watch the documentary Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. It’s about a man who is overweight and seeks to cure a chronic disease by doing a juice fast for 60 days. After the 60 days, he continues with a healthy lifestyle that includes exercising, eating in moderation, and drinking juice daily. His quest inspires others to change their lives, too.By the end of it, I was inspired to incorporate more vegetables into our meals. I then watched a 30-minute segment about The Engine 2 Diet, which relies heavily on vegetables. (As an interesting… Read More
