Category Archives: Pregnancy

The Punaro “Poppyseed”

So about five weeks ago while on a mini vacation with Ariella I got the feeling I might be pregnant. Three home pregnancy tests, and two blood tests later it was determined without a shadow of a doubt that I … Continue reading

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Meet Ariella

Ariella Sophia Punaro was born today, October 8, 2008 at 4:43pm. She weighed in at 8lbs 3oz and measured 20.5″. Amanda started having contractions after her doctor’s appointment yesterday, and we arrived at the hospital around midnight today. Her labor … Continue reading

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How Many More Weeks?

Just got back from the doctor’s today and I am officially 1 cm dialated.    I am glad I am making progress, I just wish it didn’t hurt so much.  I know labor and actual delivery are going to be … Continue reading

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Third Trimester Blahs and Musings

So, here it is week 34, only about 6 weeks to go, and I am the most miserable happy person you know.  That is the only way I can describe how I am feeling at the moment.  Gone are the … Continue reading

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33 Weeks

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Baby Shower Thanks

I am getting to writing out my thank you’s for the Shower Saturday (putting together all that baby stuff really takes it out of you when you feel as big as a house and have no energy!), but just in … Continue reading

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Meetup.com

A few weeks ago I joined the Southtowns Moms meetup group on Meetup.com. I was a little apprehensive about it, seeing that I am on the shier side when I first meet people I don’t know, but I am SOOOO … Continue reading

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Week 16

Definitely showing!

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A Baby in There!

Yes, there really IS a baby growing in my tummy. It’s strange at the moment because now that the morning sickness is gone, I am starting to feel normal again. Ok, ok I know, I’m not “normal”. But I really … Continue reading

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Morning Sickness is for the Dogs

Granted I have been having more good days than bad lately, however there is one thing that is beginning to bother me. When I tell people that I am not feeling well I get “Why?” or “Oh suck it up, … Continue reading

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