Even though Mike and I are certain we are 100% done having kids, we were not ready for me to take the permanent step of a tubal ligation during my c-section. I drove Dr. Risky crazy, though, because I’d make jokes like, “Feel free to take out my uterus when you’re in there, I won’t…
Exit Stage Left
July 16th, 2013Comments: 10
I saw Dr. Risky last week for my final postpartum appointment. I left both kids at home and went by myself. Who knew a trip to the OB/GYN could feel like a vacation? Dr. Risky was in a good mood, and I was, too (you know, because I was on vacation). It was really nice…
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More Celery
July 11th, 2013Comments: 22
James is six weeks old today. What that really means is that I had my surgery six weeks ago, so my “maternity leave” is over and with it, all my excuses to be lazy. I see Dr. Risky this afternoon and she’ll very likely remove my remaining restrictions. Last week I was like, “I can’t…
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