Tag Archives: Pregnancy Complications

The BedRest Chronicles: Grief

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Michelle

While playing on the internet to keep myself busy and help pass the time on bedrest, I discovered a website completely devoted to women going through high risk pregnancies and women on bedrest. I joined the forum and while I … Continue reading →

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The BedRest Chronicles: Complications

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Michelle

It seems that my cervix has a mind of its own and isn’t entirely excited about prospect of growing a full term baby. When I was admitted to the hospital the first time, my cervix was 75% effaced (1 cm … Continue reading →

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The BedRest Chronicles, Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Michelle

Today marks exactly 2 weeks since I underwent a rescue cerclage and 2 weeks of official bed rest. To say that the last 2 weeks have been stressful and emotional would be an understatement, but there have also been lots … Continue reading →

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Home is Where the Couch Is

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Michelle

I am home! I was so excited to be released from the hospital on Monday, but coming home has been a little bittersweet. HandyMan has gone back to work and since I’m not supposed to lift Blue, that means I … Continue reading →

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Keeping In What Wants to Come Out

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Michelle

Thursday morning dawned bright and early after a rough night’s sleep. I couldn’t stop thinking about what could be going wrong with my body and the baby. Thankfully HandyMan was able to take the day off to go with me … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Baby

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Michelle

I woke up on Wednesday morning just like it was any other day. Blue and I were home a lone and I had a plan to get some work done before getting ready for my regularly scheduled prenatal appointment that … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago Today

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Michelle

Last year, on September 1st, I woke up and it seemed like any other day. I didn’t have to work so I laid in bed for a few minutes before my bladder reminded me that I needed to go to … Continue reading →

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