Category Archives: On Being Pregnant

Now I Understand the “Oops”

Posted on October 22, 2014 by kristinlindeen

For years, as a woman who struggled to successfully conceive a child, I struggled mightily with “The Oops.” I just didn’t understand how someone could have an oops, cry over an oops, be shocked by the oops, possibly even regret … Continue reading →

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40 Weeks: What a Feeling

Posted on September 21, 2012 by kristinlindeen

September 21, 2012 … Wow, I never EVER thought I’d make it to this day! I thought for sure I’d have my baby girl by now. But God and she had other plans! Happy due date to me! For a … Continue reading →

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Things I’ll Miss

Posted on September 16, 2012 by kristinlindeen

In an attempt to remind myself that this pregnancy really is nearing its end (whether I believe that truth right now or not), I’m going to try to list all the things I’ll miss about being pregnant. Here goes nothin’… … Continue reading →

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Sacred Moments

Posted on September 12, 2012 by kristinlindeen

I’m unnecessarily impatient. Only 5 days past my 38th week, and I’m aimless, lethargic, and wondering why she hasn’t come yet. Silly me–expecting her to be as early as her brother! So, today, I decided to make the best of … Continue reading →

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38 Weeks: One Day

Posted on September 8, 2012 by kristinlindeen

I woke up this morning, got my buddy breakfast, filled my coffee cup to the brim, and sat down to read my Bible. I started with my Jesus Calling devotional, September 8:   Accept each day exactly as it comes … Continue reading →

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36 Weeks: Mind Over Matter

Posted on August 27, 2012 by kristinlindeen

It’s amazing how my mind can get so set on something. No matter how many times I remind myself I’m 4 weeks out, and Baby Boo is due on September 21st, my mind is convinced she’s coming as early as … Continue reading →

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33 Weeks: More Nesting

Posted on August 4, 2012 by kristinlindeen

Sorting. I often can’t breathe. I have sporadic “pregnancy panic attacks”, my diaphragm is so overworked and squished it hurts, I am stiff and sore, I can hardly put my weight on my left leg …. and yet nesting takes … Continue reading →

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Crafty Craft Maker and a Football Fan

Posted on July 25, 2012 by kristinlindeen

When I married my husband, I appreciated greatly that he wasn’t a massive football fan. When my husband married me, he appreciated greatly that I wasn’t a crafty craft maker. My husband now watches lots of football and apparently I’m … Continue reading →

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30 Weeks: Ouch! That Hurts Mama!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by kristinlindeen

My goodness, this little girl is a feisty one. I felt her early, and I felt her easily. At 12 weeks this little one was dancing away, hard enough for me to notice, and at now 30 weeks, her pirouettes … Continue reading →

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28 Weeks: Feelin’ Pregnant

Posted on June 29, 2012 by kristinlindeen

All right, that’s it–I’m pregnant. I’ve been suspecting it for a while, but for sure it has been confirmed this week. I’ve nibbled the salt off more pretzel sticks than I care to count. I fell asleep on a lounge … Continue reading →

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