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My Body Is a Wonderland But Not the Way That Creep John Mayer Meant It

Posted on March 27, 2013 by sleepingfortwo

Two days ago was a turning point for me. It was the day my pregnancy-innocence was lost. It was the day I realized there was no coming back from this an unchanged – or even dignified – person. And it … Continue reading →

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How to Tell if You’re Pregnant

Posted on March 6, 2013 by sleepingfortwo

Unrelenting and incomparable breast pain Shortness of breath when you do things like…walk Crying jags spurred by hugs, commercials, or your husband’s soup slurping Seventeen-hour naps (this one might just be me) An increase in your red meat allowance from … Continue reading →

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Holy Shit I’m Pregnant. Day One.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by sleepingfortwo

Saturday, February 9, 2013. My first thought is this – Holy Shit. It’s not one of joy, or fear. Just complete shock. The ClearBlue Easy test sitting on the counter reads “Pregnant,” and there is no reaction but shock. I’m … Continue reading →