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Week 32 – Bento Box

Week 32 – Bento Box Excitement and Worries Week 32! Bento Box “It would be nice to put this topic in its own corner, separated from the others, and just enjoy the good state of things. ”  We just came back from the doctor and both mother and baby are doing very well. We had the screenings, saw the gorgeous baby and everyone is happy with how things are going. The baby is getting a bit big which, combined with Diabetes, might mean he’ll be born before the 40 weeks. I am slightly worried about that. Although it’s normal and common, I still hope the...

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Week 31 – Movie Popcorn

Week 31 – Movie Popcorn Grab your popcorn What a movie! “I’m glad I got the advice to eat well – now I know I should…? A Comedy, I guess.”  It’s getting tighter and cosier for the baby inside my belly. I can feel him moving more and more and some of his kicking punch against bones and bones. If this was a movie, what kind of movie would it be for him? Maybe Science Fiction. For me, it’s been quite a mix of all movie genres. I am starting to get more and more unsolicited advice. From “make sure...

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Week 28 – Coconut

Week 28 – Coconut Connecting with others Week 28! 3rd Trimester “There’s something that feels quite special about relying on a strong community to be a part of the baby’s life.”  Interacting The baby is moving and kicking more and more. It’s quite fun and interactive, including for his daddy. We had a busy week, with appointments and family visits. It turned out to work quite well. It provided a good distraction from the Diabetes and more focus on the baby and the people we care about. There was this moment where three generations of women put their hand on...

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Week 27 – Lamp

Week 27 – Lamp Pregnancy Challenges Week 27, it’s growing! “There are these flash moments when it’s real, acutely real and overwhelming.”  Emotional Challenges The baby is now the size of a camping lamp or something like 14,5 inches and 37 cms. He’s big! This week, with the new year and having the husband at home there was more interactions between daddy and son. There’s still some time for the next appointment when we get to know more about how he’s progressing and if all is on track for birth. Because he will be born. I know, this might sound...

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