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Meet Miss M.

female fetus 20 weeks

I would like to introduce you to my daughter.

That is soooo weird to say. But, I am most definitely on my way to being a parent; pictures don’t lie.

Last Thursday, daddy-to-be and I drug ourselves out of bed at a first shift hour to attend our 20 week ultrasound. I pounded 16 ounces of water and prepared myself not to pee for a while. We were excited, maybe a little nervous and quite sleepy. Totally worth it.

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Thoughts on the Flu Shot

getting flu shot

I’ve never had a flu shot. At least, not that I can remember.

Before I was pregnant, I thought about the flu shot, and whether or not I’d get it once I became pregnant. Now that that’s the case, and flu season is about to descend for its several month stay, I’ve had to make the decision.

It might be a surprise to many of you, but I’m going to get the shot. Up until a very short time ago, I would have guessed otherwise about myself. I’ve long thought that we’re too afraid of germs, and too quick to ward them off rather than build resistance to the most resistant of bugs.

But, I’ve had to rethink that a little, at least regarding myself. Here’s why:

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