Pregnancy and Preemies

I didn't have a blog four years ago when I had Early Bird. And honestly, I think I must have blocked out or forgotten a LOT of what happened during that c-section, because I don't have any clear memories of the actual procedure. But I was a lot more aware this time around, and I went through some things with this pregnancy that I didn't with others. There wasn't a lot to do during my week and a half in the hospital but think (once my head got used to the magnesium sulfate) and so I wrote my thoughts. I think some if it might be use to some moms out there, so I'm going to post it. This page is intended to be a way to find those post more easily. I'll be working on it for a while.

Dealing with Tough Pregnancies

Red is Bad!: about self monitoring when you have a history of pre-eclampsia. 

Pregnancy Product Review: Belly Band: this product helped me tremendously! 

Barf Bag to Go: an idea that has saved several cars' interiors!

Advice for Hospital Stays

Magnesium Sulfate SUCKS!: tips on how to survive the necessary hell.

C-Sections

 

Happy Mother's Day!: second half adresses coming to terms with emergency c-sections and the emotions that came with it.

Thoughts about C-sections: the differences between my three caesarean sections and how this last one affected me the most.

Issues with Premature Babies

Giving God Permission: about my first preemie experience with Early Bird and how it affected my relationship with God. 

Introducing Lady Bug: our daughter's birth story.

Delayed Bonding with a Premature Baby: about my difficulties bonding with Early Bird and Lady Bug.

Preemies and Car Seats: what we discovered when we thought we knew everything there was to know about preemies!

Diaper Faceoff: Huggies vs. Pampers: find out which worked better for our 4.5 lb baby.

Deciding to Risk the NICU (Or Not):  what helped me decided, and what some NICU other moms decided.