A little over two weeks ago, I posted this on Instagram:
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Fear, Black Holes, and a Forgotten Anniversary Card
Archive, PregnancyThe third trimester. The 4th quarter. The home stretch. The pregnancy struggle is real.
Sike.
5 Things You Should Know About Men & Pregnancy
Archive, Fatherhood, Man Stuff, PregnancyLet’s start with a few questions. Women, what do you expect of your partner during pregnancy? Men, what do you expect of yourselves?
Now let’s assess how much we actually know about men and pregnancy. How men feel and change, both physically and emotionally. What do we know?
Are you searching for solid answers past “being there” and “sympathy weight”? Me too.
Dogs & Kids: Is it Fair to Compare?
Archive, Benson, Conception, Fatherhood, PregnancyI was always a little awkward around dogs. With their slobber and farts and fur loss. Always jumping and licking. Always staring at you with those helpless eyes. What did they want from me? I could never tell.
Babymoon
Pregnancy, TravelBabymoon. It’s a thing. A brief respite from the chaos of work, hospital visits, nursery preparation, and the myriad other responsibilities of expecting parents. I’d been advised by the internet friends to take a babymoon and enjoy one last hurrah before our life is forever changed come March.