pregnancy complications

Ten Tips for Surviving Bed Rest

I’m finishing week eight on bed rest. I have one more to go before the next ultrasound, which we hope will bring good news. I was on… Read more “Ten Tips for Surviving Bed Rest”

I’ve been on bed rest for three weeks now, due to repeated bleeding in pregnancy and problems with the placenta. My doctor told me not to lift… Read more “To My Husband: Thank You isn’t Enough”

I’m pregnant and we ended up at the doctor this week for heavy bleeding. Again. During this pregnancy, I’ve had heavy bleeding twice and light spotting four… Read more “Have You Ever Doubted There’s Peace That Passes Understanding? I Have.”

True story from my pregnancy in Ukraine: My pre-natal doctor: “So, have you decided where you’re going to have the baby?” Me, very matter-of-factly: “Here, in L’viv.”… Read more “Adapting Outside Your Comfort Zone – Childbirth on the Mission Field”