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Moments in Motherhood

By NAOMI GUIDRY

Comparison

Posted November 4, 2009 at 10:52 am
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I find myself comparing pregnancies a lot. It’s hard not to do.

For instance, back pain.. I didn’t have back pain with Cameron. I have it now.

The morning sickness was a big difference. Horrible this time. Tolerable the last time.

My friend suggested I compare pictures of my pregnancy. So here it is.

32 weeks with Cameron:

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32 weeks this time:

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Could men go through labor?

Posted October 22, 2009 at 10:05 am
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A friend shared this video with me and I thought it was quite interesting. Tell me what you think.

Week 29

Posted October 12, 2009 at 4:05 pm
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Well, I am now 29 weeks pregnant. Eleven more until my due date.

The most common response I get when asked my due date is “Oh, maybe a Christmas baby.” To be honest, I don’t want to be in labor for Christmas. LOL Maybe that’s selfish, but I’d rather be spending that day with family and friends, especially Kevin and Cameron.

I also want my daughter to have her own birthday. I know I could make the day special even if she was born on Christmas. But a few people with birthdays around Christmas have told me they hate it.

However close her birthdate is to Christmas, I will make every effort to make her day a special one. It won’t be overshadowed by a big holiday or anything else.

She is definitely growing in there. I don’t think she’s moving more than normal, but I am more aware of her movements lately. I now feel knees, elbows and feet rolling around in there.

It’s already almost mid-October. Seems like the last two months have flown by. Before I know it, it’ll be December. I was feeling a little anxious about getting everything ready, but family and friends have made that easier for me. I have great friends who said they have girl clothes to pass on to us. And the crib bedding is on the way, a gift from Kevin’s grandmother. Now there’s only small things to get here and there.

As for Cameron, he is still quite the character. We recently went through a phase where he didn’t want to eat. I imagine it may have had a little to do with those last two teeth making their way in. Yes, last two teeth!

I guess my son is over his eating strike. He spent the weekend with Kevin’s parents recently. My mother-in-law said that he woke up around 1 a.m. wanting to eat. He had a whole bowl of grits and went back to bed. And today, during his day with Daddy, he is eating quite well.

He is becoming a little more interested in my belly lately. I ask where his sister is and he points to my belly. One night last week, Kevin told him to “tell Mom and the baby good night.” My son ran over to me (waiting with arms wide open), kissed my belly and said “night night baby” before turning and running off. No hug for Mommy. LOL

His vocubulary is an ever-growing thing. New words lately include “rainbow,” “rain, go away rain,” and “it’s funny.”

My Fair Baby Shower

Posted October 8, 2009 at 5:08 pm
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“My Fair Baby” baby shower will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in the Lake Charles Civic Center’s Contraband Room.
Sponosored by the Department of Health and Hospitals and the Office of Public Health, the event is for parents-to-be to educate them on lifesaving tips and other information on how to keep their babies safe.
There will be several drawings for such items as playpens, car seats, strollers and other baby items. Winners must be present to receive prizes.
A Spring 2010 preview fashion show, by Jamelia Fashion Productions, will wrap up the event.
Call 475-3219 for more information.

Free teaching tools

Posted October 5, 2009 at 1:33 pm
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A friend of mine turned me onto this site, and I thought I would share. Fisher Price has a site with teaching tools for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Check it out:

http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=30&e=gameslanding&mcat=game_infant,game_toddler,game_preschool&site=us

27-week belly pics

Posted September 29, 2009 at 9:12 am
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Karen Wink, photographer extraordinaire, got some belly shots yesterday. And they are awesome!

Here are a few:

27 weeks

27 weeks

27 weeks

Funny moments

Posted September 25, 2009 at 10:19 am
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Here are a few videos of recent funny moments:

This is from this morning. He didn’t want to leave the house. He wanted to ride his bike.

It’s a girl!

Posted September 16, 2009 at 10:35 am
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Well, I went for my free ultrasound today, and it’s definitely a girl!

She weighs about 2 pounds and was head down. She’s definitely growing and moving around in there. Here are some pics.

These are her face, but the umbilical cord was right in front. But you can make out the mouth and chin (turn your head to the right).

25 weeks

Feet:

25 weeks

Arms (the hands are to the right of the screen, although you can’t make them out that well) and face:

25 weeks

And the spine and legs:

25 weeks

Belly pics

Posted September 9, 2009 at 10:22 am
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I guess it’s time for belly pics. Here are some I took with my phone in recent weeks..

20 weeks:
20 weeks

23 weeks:
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24 weeks (this week):
24 weeks

Free ultrasounds in September

Posted September 8, 2009 at 11:39 am
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This was e-mailed to the newsroom and I just had to share…

Thanks to the support and response from the Southweest Louisiana community, West Cal Cam Hospital (partnered with the March of Dimes Mobile Unit) will continue to provide FREE non-diagnostic ultrasounds to all expecting mothers!
The MoD Mobile Unit will be at the Sulphur Prenatal Clinic behind West Cal Cam Hospital in Sulphur Sept. 16, 24 and 29.

Anyone interested should make an appointment immediately by calling 527-6416 or 527-7048. Ultrasounds are provided on first come first serve basis.

No one will be turned away! Call today and reserve your time.

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