May 2011
38 posts
Tick Tock Tick Tock….Just call me Flava Flav.
Not for any other particular reason than the fact that he wears a clock on his neck 24/7 and the time seems to keep passing by with this pregnancy. If it were for any other reason, that would just be weird. I cannot get his stupid clocks out of my head.
Ms. E still has no intention of coming out on her own. That’s my girl though. I must...
Update.
I’m still in a calm state of knowing that everything will happen as it should, but I cannot deny that what I am feeling all throughout my body just isn’t right. There’s a sensation that goes throughout my body and spikes on a regular basis, spotty vision, and dizziness to the point where I think I may pass out. Whenever I try to describe it the only thing I can really say is...
Dear Eliana,
I’ve had a loss for words recently but I want to tell you a few things before you enter this life…
Your father and I have loved you even before you became a possibility. From the moment I met him, I knew he was going to be your father. I knew that one day you would be in my arms and that you would impact the lives of many…
I remember the very first time I told...
So my blood pressure is still elevated and I’m still 1cm dilated.
I’m supposed to continue bedrest and come back in on Wednesday. If anything seems “off”, other than the fact that I’ve felt icky FOREVER, then he wants me to come in immediately.
If we get to Wednesday (fingers crossed we don’t!) and my blood pressure is still up, then we will most likely...
Update.
Just left the doctors. I have good news and bad news.
Good news is that I am 1cm dilated and my cervix is definitely softening!! Woo Hoo!
Bad news is that my blood pressure is elevated. She’s concerned because while it’s not over the top, I have had almost perfect blood pressure this entire pregnancy. I have to be on bed rest all weekend and then come back in on Monday. While I was...
I don’t want to make this post “typical”. The typical post about “Wow, I can’t believe we’ve come so far!” But it’s true. This has been such an amazing journey of ups and downs. I’ve been tested on so many levels and with each test I’ve come out a stronger person. I really am proud of the woman I am. I’m proud that I have fought...
Seven to Forty
I think it’s fair to say that things have changed quite a bit. You think?
I’ve been a little busy these past 10 months. Ya know, creating a life.
I’m kind of a big deal.
~K
PS- Look at that ba donk?! “I like big butts and I cannot lie, you other brothers can’t deny. When a girl walks in with an itty bitty waste and a round thing in your face….” Oh...
Anonymous asked: What is something one can say to a friend suffering from infertility/frequent miscarriages without the old stand by "it will happen" blah blah blah. I really feel for my friend and I feel guilt that she has to see me with my daughter while she suffers. I don't know how to be there for her.
A lot has occurred this weekend with my mind and body.
I’ve been experiencing a lot of dizziness, anxiety, spotty vision, the list goes on. Just to be safe I went to the doctors today and everything checked out fine, except my iron levels. They’re on the low side of good.
I’ll be ok, I just feel like I need to be quiet today. If you feel like it, you can always check in on me...
39 weeks!!!! And what a week it has been!! Whew!
This week has definitely been full of surprises. Some pleasant, and then there’s the dog altercation. As traumatizing as this was for me, I have made a decision to let it all rest and just be cautious when walking that way in the future. My ankle has actually healed up nicely. I spent a lot of time with my foot propped up with lots and...
My body hates me.
And this is why:
-spraining my ankle -headaches -diarrhea- cha cha cha -falling on my belly from a dog attack, causing me to go to the hospital (ok, not my body’s fault, but still) -tripping over my own feet -last night Khloe ran around me, my foot slipped up in the air, causing me to completely tear up my shin (I have a picture to prove it) -massive cold. cannot breath out of my nose. not...
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John wanted to take a picture of me, “just in case this is your last picture before labor”. Something’s going on with me this morning. There’s this weird rush of a chemical imbalance going through my entire body.
I did go to sleep with this feeling of the icks and woke up with a full blown cold. I’ve spent much of the morning in the ladies room— that’s...
Such an amateur.
I should be ashamed of myself.
Here I am all, “This baby is everything. I am so in love with my baby. It has been such a long run to create this miracle child.” Blah Blah Blah….
And I haven’t packed anything. I haven’t been doing my hypnobabies meditating like I should be, and I literally thought that the hospital provided clothing for my baby!!!
I’m such an...
We beat you infertility!
A few nights ago we stopped to eat dinner at this little Italian Restaurant that we frequent quite often. As we were being seated, the waiter pointed to a table and asked if it was ok. I looked at John with a grin. We both smiled. And I said, “remember this?” He looked at me almost as if he couldn’t believe it.
This exact table was where we were sitting when our lives changed...
What a day….
I want to first start off by sending you the HUGEST, BIGGEST, MOST GIGANTIC HUG I possibly can. Everyone’s support has really meant the world to us. Most importantly though, mama, baby and puppies are all ok. (I hate when I have to read all the way through to then find that out, so figured I’d save you the heartache and tell you now— basically because all of...
Yes, we bought this kiddie pool on sale for $15 ($3 savings BOOYAH). I am that girl. Yes, my neighbor kept having to “conveniently” come outside and stare at me. And yes, my husband tried to turn it into a photoshoot.
And I loved every minute. Every single minute of just laying there in the sun, belly exposed, and doing absolutely nothing all Saturday afternoon….but laugh at...
Infertile Mother’s Day Poem “Happy Mother’s Day” →
Even though I am on the other end, I can’t help but spend this day thinking of all the women out there still fighting the fight. My hope is that all of you find a way to beat this infertility battle, and find peace within. This really touched me, as this time last year I could have used this very poem to lift my spirits. I hope it does the same for you. ~K
amiracle4us:
Infertile...
One Year Blogversary Giveaway: Cousin Couture
(This giveaway is for EVERYONE! Tumblr followers please click on my website to add your entries.)
I’m really excited to announce Oh Happy Miracle’s new sponsor, Cousin Couture!!
This Fuquay Varina, NC based boutique was born from Vanessa Boyd’s love for fashion and her endless search for a bargain. Her two passions collided into a concept that is best summed up by her mantra: “It’s high...
Well hello there little girl. You sure have made mama uncomfortable recently. This past weekend was the hardest this entire pregnancy. My back. Oh lord, my back. I tried everything. Massages from your daddy. Laying in the tub for hours. The birthing ball. Cat Cows (google it). Pillows under my legs. Everything. But you just weren’t having it. After many nights of whining, aches and pains,...
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One Year Blogversary Giveaway: tres jolie bebe
Ummmm, are you dying right now?! I am. I just swoon over these soft loafers! Could you imagine all the “oooooh’s” and “ahhhhh’s” if you gave these away as a baby shower gift? I have a pair and they are seriously one of my favorite gifts of all time. Love Love Love.
Jolie, over at tres jolie bebe has joined in on my blogversary fun and would love nothing more than to shower one of my US readers...
Currently...
…Listening to Nelly Furtado’s, Turn off the Light, on Pandora
…In love with my gifts from Kristin. A little dress for E from Gap and a mug that says “You’re going to be a great MILF”. Oh how I love our inappropriately awesome friendship.
…Excited to grow tomatoes this summer and watch the roses bloom in our yard…
…On a mission to get the...
One Year Blogversary Giveaway Week: Maslodesign
What girl doesn’t love jewelry?! I am absolutely loving every single piece of jewelry that Nicole at Maslodesign has created.
Based out of Richmond, Virginia, Nicole Maslowski’s designs parallel the philosophy of combining the past with the present and traditional with the cutting edge. Nicole gathers inspiration from art, culture, fashion, and travels. With a background in graphic...
One Year Blogversary Giveaway Week: SEW Kreations
US readers, lookie here! Oh my, what a great baby shower gift! The wheels are already turning for all my friends who could use a set of these burp cloths.
Sweet Sarah, over at SEW Kreations, wants to shower you ladies with some of her adorable burp cloth designs. Sarah has always had a passion for sewing. She loves creating something from start to finish, but more importantly, seeing the look...
A couple of months ago, my good friend Jolie asked me to do this guest blog post. I chose to speak about infertility as this is how Jolie and I “met” in the first place. I’m finding that I’ve been referring to this post quite often when discussing infertility and wanted to re-post on my site to share. I hope this provides some insight to those who are not familiar with the...
One Year Blogversary Giveaway: Martha Manning...
To all my local NC/Triangle friends, I am so crazy excited about this giveaway!!
Several months ago I was gifted a maternity photo shoot from my dear friend, Kristin. At 30 weeks pregnant, John and I met with Martha Manning Photography and I cannot tell you enough how thrilled we were to work with her. She is such a sweetheart and to top it off, an amazing photographer.
Thanks to Martha’s...
