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3D Ultrasound Pictures!

Earlier today, we went in for our second 3D ultrasound (we got a free repeat session because the baby was in an unfavorable position the first time). While the baby cooperated a bit better this time around, she still had her hands in front of her face for most of the session, causing much poking from the ultrasound technician, my rolling over to either sides, and downing an entire Snapple bottle to get her movin'. We also discovered that I have an anterior placenta — where the placenta is positioned in the front side of my uterus with the baby behind it — which makes it more difficult to get good ultrasound pictures. Nonetheless, I was happy to see my little...

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Let Me Sniff Your Stinky Paws

This post is dedicated to my sister, with whom I have had many conversations about how we love to sniff our dogs' stinky paws. I'm sure that all dog owners can agree: there is a certain (irresistible) aroma about our furry friends' paws. It's not a bad scent, per se. The closest description I've heard is "corn chips." Except you know how when you apply self-tanner and end up smelling like corn chips?...

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