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About Jessica Severson

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Jessica Severson is a mother to a 2-year-old son and is expecting her second child in early 2012. She has spent time as a stay-at-home mom, a work-at-home mom and is currently a full-time working mom. In February, 2011 her son was diagnosed on the autism spectrum. She spent several years practicing law, specializing in criminal defense and juvenile cases. She also spent several years teaching logic to future lawyers. She now works in administration for a medical research laboratory. She has been blogging somewhere since 2001 and currently posts regularly at http://dontmindthemess.com She has a BS in Biochemistry and a JD, both received from Brigham Young University. She lives with her husband and son in Boston.

The 2nd Pregnancy Blues

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“You may have noticed you’re larger than last time,” my OB said. “It’s only going to get worse.” This was not a revelation. I am not even 4 months pregnant yet but I’m already feeling like I’m well into my … Continue reading →

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Nesting Is For the Birds

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I’ve hit the second trimester! At first I didn’t celebrate much because I was still too worried about morning sickness. I celebrated each full day without puking. After I hit a week I was still cautious. But it appears that … Continue reading →

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Staying Pals When You’re Pregnant

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When I got pregnant I thought, I am not going to be anything like all the pregnant women I’ve known. All they ever talk about is pregnancy! It’s so annoying! I will be so much cooler! I didn’t realize that … Continue reading →

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Working While Pregnant

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Holding down a job while you’re pregnant isn’t the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. But it’s more complicated than I expected it to be. You have to decide when to tell people. You have to plan for OB … Continue reading →

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Gender and Bonding with Your Baby

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Besides morning sickness (which, for me, is the worst part of pregnancy), the hardest thing about the first half of pregnancy is bonding with your baby. It’s hard to bond with something that’s the size of a sesame seed or … Continue reading →

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You and Your Obstetrician

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I think every pregnant woman needs to know what to expect from her Obstetrician. A good OB is an absolute must. They’re your primary advisor for all things pregnancy and health. They’re the person you ask embarrassing medical questions to. … Continue reading →

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Making the Right Choices For You

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A pregnant friend of mine happened to post on Twitter recently that her husband was bringing home sushi. By the next morning she’d received 24 messages from people berating and worrying and reminding her not to eat sushi. When you’re … Continue reading →

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How to Manage Morning Sickness

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The majority of pregnant women experience morning sickness. It can start as early as 6 to 8 weeks. For many it lasts only through the first trimester. For some it will last their entire pregnancy. Here’s what I’ve learned to … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know During Your Pregnancy

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So you got a positive pregnancy test. Now what? You’re taking your prenatal vitamins, you’ve schedule an appointment with your obstetrician, but how do you really get READY? At first when I found out I was pregnant, I was surprised … Continue reading →

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