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It’s a little slow but slow is good

Oops, did I forget to tell you that I’ve been writing at another blog?  It’s featured at a really awesome website called It’s Concievable, which is a great resource for LGBT prospective parents. Check out my last post, Keep Calm … Continue reading

12. January 2012 by shannanster
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Bouncing baby girls… literally.

Last week was not a good one.  We had a bit of a scare and an emergency trip to the hospital.  What happened you ask? Well, apparently, I cannot walk to a bus without supervision. On my way to work … Continue reading

20. December 2011 by cjappleking
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Bumpin’ Up

I’ve coasted by my early pregnancy like it was a breeze. I’ve been annoyingly pleasant and obnoxiously begging for my belly to expand to mass proportions. Well, my wish has come true. My belly is growing bigger every day it … Continue reading

29. November 2011 by cjappleking
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Guestroom gets a nursery makeover

As some people pointed out, it’s a bit early to be working on the nursery, but Chrissy wanted to help and soon she won’t be able to bend, reach or move comfortably. So, we set out over the past few … Continue reading

10. November 2011 by shannanster
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XX / XY hype

Friends, there aren’t many surprises in life. But I’ve already been surprised a few times by my unborn children and I’m sure it doesn’t stop there. First, there was the shocking news of twins, of course. Now, since our last … Continue reading

27. October 2011 by shannanster
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Twin Speak or Twin Peaks

It’s no secret. We’re terrible at keeping secrets. The biggest news ever… we are unexpectedly expecting twins! I know Chrissy announced this in her previous post (check it out the ultrasound pics), but I’m here to give you the details! … Continue reading

21. August 2011 by shannanster
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We’re expectant mothers

We had a very fun (but tiring) visit to my parents’ house in Northeast Pennsylvania (where I grew up). It was a rare opportunity to get all of my siblings (April, Matthew and Melanie) and my parents in one room … Continue reading

11. August 2011 by shannanster
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Artificial insemination…it’s not like you’re not getting inseminated

Chrissy’s ovulation was a lot less dramatic this month. Tuesday and Thursday we had morning monitoring check ups, then on Thursday afternoon, we learned that the procedure was planned for Friday morning. Working on nature’s schedule, we can’t be choosy … Continue reading

19. July 2011 by shannanster
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Father’s Day and the Magical Mustache

Father’s Day hasn’t been the same these past few years since the passing of my dad.  It’s become a day where I just quietly reflect on my memories of my father.  I can’t wish him a “happy” father’s day anymore.  The … Continue reading

20. June 2011 by cjappleking
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Maybe Baby is toying with us

I can’t sleep in today.  Shannan is snug in bed and I just couldn’t lay there any longer.  As you might guess, today makes it two weeks since I was inseminated for the second time.  Throughout these whole two weeks … Continue reading

04. June 2011 by cjappleking
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