The Childbirth Experience

I expected, I knew, delivery couldn’t be easy for the likes of me. A complicated delivery has to follow a complicated pregnancy. I was not wrong. Gestational diabetes, a bigger than normal baby, more water in the womb, premature contractions. It seemed like the baby just wanted out. Apparently, he was in no hurry. At

5 Steps to Healing in a Difficult Conception or Pregnancy

This post is for those like me. Those having a challenging time through conception or pregnancy. This is not a rant on how difficult it is. This is a suggestion on how to make the journey bearable, even pleasant. The Conception Frustration We try and we try. We visit the doctor any number of times,

The Pregnancy Bonus – Part 5

I always knew I didn’t have any control on how my pregnancy progressed. I could only do my best to stay positive. I had told myself that every single day. The premature contractions, however, shook me to the core (yes, pun intended). I was terrified. The mantra didn’t work anymore. All the spiritual books I

The Pregnancy Bonus Part 4

A few days after bed rest ended, the episode started. Day 1, I felt unusually nervous. I made constant trips to the bathroom. I found I couldn’t even sit comfortably though there was nothing wrong. By the end of the day, I slept from exhaustion. Day 2 brought on what felt like menstrual cramps. It