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my pregnancy diary found out that I had a bicornuate uterus, meaning I was at risk for preterm labor and would need to be closely monitored for the rest of my pregnancy.
march 2
cansky By He ather Ra k Ridge) (age 28; from Oa
november 2
Although I hadn’t missed my period, I’d been charting my cycles and I just “knew” something was different. That morning, I took a test and got the faintest positive—I had to squint to see it! After work that day, I took a digital test. That kind you can’t misread: It was a definite positive! When my husband, Nathan, came home, he took one look at me and knew right away. Before even saying hello, he said, “You’re pregnant!”
january 10
The day of my 14-week appointment, I woke up with more anxiety. I hadn’t been having many pregnancy symptoms, so I was still a little worried I wasn’t really pregnant. At the appointment, everything was fine. However, I
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heather’s local faves Hospital
We had found out that we were having a girl the day before and decided to surprise both sets of our parents over dinner. We met them at a restaurant and brought pink hooded-towel sets (that could only be for a baby girl) that we’d wrapped in neutral paper. When our parents opened them, they were so surprised and excited!
Chilton Hospital, Pompton Plains, (973) 831-5000
july 20
Francesca’s Collections, Rockaway, (973) 366-9400
When I was a week past my due date, my doctor scheduled an induction for July 21. We arrived at the hospital at 6 p.m. on July 20. The next morning, I had back pain and my nurse told me to try swaying and walking to relieve it, so I did. That’s when I felt a “pop”—my water had broken! I was given an epidural, and my contractions became stronger and closer together. Finally, it was time to push. Two hours later, the doctor handed my baby to me. Clara Belle Racansky was 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and 21 inches long—and had red hair! Nathan and I are so in love with her!
ob-gyn
John P. Scian, MD, Pompton Lakes, (973) 831-6866 Maternity clothes
Baby clothes
GapKids, Rockaway, (973) 328-5848 Infant gear
Amazon.com Crave-satisfying restaurant
Mohawk House, Sparta, (973) 729-6464
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