Jaclyn Hughes

Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 39 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 39 Weeks

Well, friends… looks like it’s time! Today was my 39-week check. #BumpDay. Baby Ky should be about the size of a pumpkin (although how huge does this thing look – SERIOUSLY 😳😂) . But at my appointment, the fluid in my womb is much lower than they like to see, and I’m 2cm dilated with no contractions, so it’s looking like it’s time to make the call. Low fluid can make it next to impossible for babies to turn from breech this late in the game, and it’s concerning for baby’s safety, so the plan is that we’re headed to…

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Hospital Bag Checklist

Hospital Bag Checklist

Having done a hospital birth once before, I’ve learned a few things that are really nice to have. Some items are provided by the hospital (it depends on your hospital), but others are wonderful to bring on your own and are things you often don’t think of until you’re in the moment. If you’re planning a hospital birth, you should have your bag packed at least three weeks before your due date. I’ve included a printable checklist for you below and have linked some additional items as well. Always feel free to connect with me if you have questions about anything…

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Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 38 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 38 Weeks

It’s Bump Day Week 38 and last night Ky and I pulled our first all-nighter. (Well, technically I did get 3 hours – yay! 😊)  Thanks to a brutal upper respiratory tract infection that I picked up as a souvenir this last week. Today we had our baby check-in and she is nearing 7 pounds 10 ounces and approximately the size of a baby watermelon 🍉 Side note: how rad is Mac and my mini shark 🦈 watermelon?!? It’s the little things that bring me joy & honestly a welcomed distraction from recent events! 😊 NO signs of active labor and…

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Unexpected Third Trimester Curve Ball

Unexpected Third Trimester Curve Ball

I’ve been laying low for the past day getting my head wrapped around what unexpectedly came about on Thursday evening. In 100% transparency, we are still very much in the middle of figuring it all out. But I’ve been open about sharing our pregnancy journey thus far and want to continue to do so, and also thank those you who commented on my earlier post for your love and prayers. On Thursday after feeling a bit “off” I thought I’d try and rally to take Mac on a promised mommy-daughter date. As I was driving down the road, I started…

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Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 37 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 37 Weeks

It’s Bump Day and in this final month, Ky & I have check-ups errrrrry week. Baby girl is STILL breech, but is growing, healthy, and looks super comfy in there and is approximately the size of Swiss chard. I have been asked repeatedly behind the scenes how am I doing. Thing is… mentally and emotionally I’m FEELING great! Happy, surprisingly energetic, optimistic that she’ll flip, and super grateful that Mike is home from deployment. That being said, I am in LOTS-O-Pain, friends. Sometimes so bad I can’t walk or my legs buckle. Not sure if its due to her position or because…

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