When I watch TLC’s TV show I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant, I look at the TV screen and think “these women are delusional.” I’m sorry if that’s not nice. I said it and I mean it. Granted, my husband was the one who reminded me that my period was …
Read More »Premature delivery vs. Scheduled C-section
In part II of this webisode, I share my experience delivering A.J. by scheduled c-section. Diane Costello discusses her weight gain, delivering her son six weeks early and developing preeclampsia after delivery.
Read More »Pregnancy and delivery experiences vary from pain free to blissful
Our Mommy Talk Show guests reflected back on what it was like to be pregnant and deliver their children. In this video Karen Brown talks about feeling very little pain and not knowing she was in labor. While Maran Baran enjoyed her delivery experience at an alternate birthing center inside …
Read More »How do you handle questions about Baby #2?
The moms in our Mommy Talk Show premiere were asked "How do you handle questions about Baby #2?" Maran's daughter, Ali, is an only child. When Ali turned 7, Maran and her husband decided their family of three was just fine. Karen's son, Michal, is also an only child. He was a surprise for Karen and her husband and they don't want to plan any family additions. If they add to their family, it'll be a surprise as well. Diane is also content with her family of three. She says people starting asking about Baby #2 when her son, Ethan, was about 6 months old. Diane and her husband may consider adopting an older child in a few years. My husband and I are still adjusting to being newlyweds so A.J. will likely be an only child. My husband says we're "one and done!"
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