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Top Ten Pregnancy Milestones (Part 1)

Pregnancy is an exciting time, full of new experiences for new moms and veterans alike. Some experiences are particularly memorable. They are the treasured moments, the events that are recorded and remembered. And for those who are not a huge fan of being pregnant, these milestones can help make the time go by faster. I’ve made up a list of the top ten most exciting pregnancy milestones. Here are the first five: 10. Reaching twenty weeks The halfway point of pregnancy is exciting for many reasons. From that point on, it’s all downhill. The weeks until delivery are finally less … Continue reading →

Dad’s Losing It: Sympathy Belly

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My second child should be arriving any minute now. Friday was probably the last doctor’s appointment before the big day. In fact, we were fairly certain the contractions would intensify shortly after the 3:30pm visit. They did, but my laid back daughter is apparently not ready to met us just yet, as my wife’s contractions never progressed enough to warrant a trip to the maternity ward. My first child has been with Grandma and Grandpa for the last three days, and, in her absence, my wife and I have been eating like college students – cheesesteaks, French fries, breaded chicken … Continue reading →