Tag Archives: pregnancy

We Must Hold On

Posted on March 19, 2014 by CGsaysstuff

I am nearing 32 weeks. At 32 weeks, in this sadly small town, I am to be transferred to the nearest town, from my current doctor, a general practitioner to a down-right baby doc. 32 weeks seems so very late … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anxiety, healing, looking forward, miscarriage, NICU, pregnancy, pregnancy after miscarriage, premature, where to go from here | 5 Comments

Hello, Little One

Posted on February 22, 2014 by CGsaysstuff

How odd to answer that common question, ‘Is this your first?’ with, ‘Yes.’ All the while, I think, fully functioning baby? Yes, I hope so. Pregnancy? No. Baby? Sort of….not really…. I try not to be bogged down by this. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 28 weeks, gratitude, happiness, looking forward, love, miscarriage, new pregnancy, pregnancy, pregnancy after miscarriage | 2 Comments

Here, Today

Posted on January 18, 2014 by CGsaysstuff

What a long year it’s been. And it’s only January 16. My return to work was met with my general ‘announcement’ of pregnancy. I told my immediate coworkers, the teacher under whom I work, who was admittedly suspicious already. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 20 weeks, announcement, baby loss, coworker, doctor, gender reveal, maternal serum screening, miscarriage, new pregnancy, new year, pregnancy, ultrasound, work | 5 Comments

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Posted on December 27, 2013 by CGsaysstuff

As the snow piles up around us, leaning in towards the windows of the house like a tired soldier, I stare out across the fields of white meeting skies just the same. This year we hosted Christmas at our house … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baby loss, Christmas, family, holidays, looking back, looking fowrad, miscarriage, moving on, new pregnancy, pregnancy, remembrance | 2 Comments

A Creature Is Stirring or Declaring ‘Pregnancy’

Posted on December 19, 2013 by CGsaysstuff

The Christmas season is upon us, and the glorious break from work draws near. I wash my hands excessively, trying unsuccessfully to fend off the colds and flus and booger jambalayas of Kindergarten. Straighten dresses, fix hairbands, wipe faces. Line … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baby loss, fear, happiness, hope, miscarriage, moving forward, pregnancy | 6 Comments

Weeks and Weeks

Posted on December 4, 2013 by CGsaysstuff

For weeks and weeks, my posts have taken a turn, heavy on the melancholy, light on the upbeat, hopeful tone of the summer. For weeks and weeks, I’ve been lax about posting, I’ve not been present, I’ve been in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anxiety, baby loss, fear, happiness, hope, miscarriage, new pregnancy, pregnancy | 9 Comments

Take Another Little Piece of My Heart Now Baby

Posted on November 6, 2013 by CGsaysstuff

I’ve been sick. I’ve had a cold that only someone who works with children under six can truly appreciate. Today, I sound like Janis Joplin, after chain smoking ten or so packs of cigarettes . I have missed some workdays … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baby loss, bitter, coworkers, inappropriate people, miscarriage, pregnancy, pregnancy loss