The Last Chapter She didn't have a birth plan. There was no zen music, no requests or preference on anything except to get this baby out. So on Christmas Eve, when the doctor mentioned the baby's heart rate was dropping and the word C-section was mentioned, she didn't hesitate or argue. It was go time. This was the last chapter. I am jumping ahead a bit. The last week of Darcie's pregnancy was the straw on the camel's back. She was done. Emotionally. Physically. Mentally. Just done. At 39 weeks she had a check up with her OB and it was decided that they would induce her on her due ... Read More...
The Accidental Surrogate:
Part 4 This is an overdue update! Darcie’s due date is Dec 23rd, and this update was suppose to be published a few weeks ago! Better late than never. So here goes…. One Month Left With one month left in Darcie’s pregnancy, things are rather...normal? As normal as it CAN be when you are pregnant with a one night stand baby, and having your brother adopt her, also while going through a divorce and becoming roommates with your ex husband! Whew, deep breath. Darcie is feeling great, amazing actually. She looks at her body and yes, she has stretch pains, swollen ankles and ... Read More...
The Accidental Surrogate: Part 3
Darcie was 18 weeks on July 22nd. Due Date: Dec 23 Halfway done She is almost halfway through, and she cannot get over how fast this has gone, but yet her December due date seems lifetimes away. Her tummy protrudes now, there is no hiding anything anymore. Figuring out her wardrobe, where she feels confident and looks appropriate is a daily struggle. She is starting to feel the flutters of movement but no full blown movement yet. And she is emotional; flying off from happy, to extreme sadness in a moments notice. She feels absolutely bat shit crazy. Over analyzing, over thinking, ... Read More...