So while we were on our “we’re not pregnant so why not?” vacation in Ireland, we stopped in a bookstore to search for a souvenir for our nephews.   Tony picked up a book called A Dublin Fairytale and we browsed through it.  It was about a little girl named Fiona.   I looked up at Tony and said, “if we ever have a baby someday, and she happens to be a girl, I kind of like this name.”  Tony agreed. 2 days later I was officially “late,” bought a test and it was positive.  That day we said again, “if it is a girl, we should name her Fiona.” At 14…

Induction. You probably have strong feelings about it. Whether it’s fear, dread, acceptance, embrace etc., it is a word that many women do NOT want to hear at the end of their pregnancy. Why? “Inductions lead to a higher C-section rate.” “Inductions are unnatural.” “Inductions force your baby to come out before they are ready.” But are these statements actual facts? Or opinions? In trying to become pregnant or being pregnant in the last 2.5 years, I’ve learned that there are too many topics in pregnancy and motherhood that separate us into monumentally different camps. The exclusive breastfeeding/pumping camp vs. the formula feeding camp. The sleep training camp vs. the co-sleeping…

Holy moly.  It’s March! I can hardly believe that it’s here, and yet this baby’s delivery day can’t come soon enough! Baby girl is officially “term” at 37+ weeks and this momma is getting antsy.  Baby C. has looked great on ultrasounds and her non-stress tests (minus the one incident below…) and my blood sugars have all been within the normal range (even with my birthday treat!)  These last few weeks are going to be a challenge for me.  Her room is ready, our hospital bags are mostly packed, our car seat is installed, clothes are washed etc.  Mentally, I feel spent.  I was doing SO well keeping my NICU nurse anxiety at…