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Hello, ladies! I know I rarely post, but I read every every one!

I just wanted to let you all know that I am expecting baby #4 in July. I have

been continuously nursing for the past 7 years and 4 months, through each

additional pregnancy. I will miss out on the ILCA this year, which is I was

really hoping to attend. Next year, I will be there.

I have two genetic predispositions for bleeding/clotting issues, as many women

do (45% of us have one of the genes and 25% have the other-go figure; unless you

look for these things, you'd never know!) I only seem to have a problem with

moderate bleeding post birth. I have never had problems with clots, thank

goodness!

Our 2nd son died at 35 weeks, he was stillborn either due to the possible

bleeding issue (no evidence) or an umbilical cord accident where it attaches to

the placenta. So, we watched my 3rd pregnancy closely and are doing much the

same, though a bit more relaxed this time around. I am not considered high-risk

for birth. I was given permission to birth wherever I want to. Yay!

Luckily, my CNMs at the hospital where I birthed the last two are my personal

friends, and they are willing to leave me alone if I birth in the hospital

again. The hope is, though, that I birth at home instead with no pitocin

anywhere near me!

So, we are 14 weeks now and I just started to feel baby move last night! We will

not know the gender until baby arrives.

Your thoughts, prayers, and positive energy are all welcome during this time.

And, my thanks to all who post interesting information and teach me every day. I

love that I have been doing this for 12 years and learn something new all the

time. This is a great group!

Happy Thursday to all!

Kate

Mama of Henry, Elijah, Charlotte, and baby#4

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Kate Cropp ARNP, WHNP, IBCCL

Director of Lactation Services

9 Months & Beyond, LLC

www.ninemonthsandbeyond.com

Nashville, TN, USA