I’m dreaming of a … yellow nursery
I’m so far in lalaland today that it’s going to take a hurricane to pull me out of it. I had a whirlwind weekend; we celebrated Christmas with Family A (my side). The whole family flew and drove in for...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
It’s resolution time folks! So, I should probably be figuring out what diet or what exercise I’m going to do today to lose the obligatory weight, but… I’m knocked up. So, I decided to break my...
View Article5 Things Thursday: 5 gross things that happen post birth
This is for Rachel, who is about to have her first little boy. She can’t reach her legs to shave anymore and was surprised that no one had told her this might happen. So, I promised to tell her some...
View Article8 weeks in and 8 weeks left
8 weeks pregnant and 8 weeks to go Apparently I finally bought clothes! I think the 1st pregnancy was bigger – what do you think?
View ArticleInappropriately Overheard
Set: CVS Characters: 2 CVS cashiers, both girls aged around 17 or 18. Me. 7 months pregnant CVS Cashier 1 (to me): Oh my god, what a cute baby (looking a wallet picture). Me: Thank you! CVS...
View ArticleSecond baby syndrome
It’s taken me a while to write this blog post and I’m still not sure if I should publish it or not, so do me a favor if you read this and comment gently. I am feeling very down and yes it could be the...
View ArticleInappropriately Overheard
Set: Dunkin’ Donuts Characters: 1 Dunkin’ Donuts cashier, female. Me, 7 months pregnant. Coworker, male. Dunkin’ Cashier: Oh my god, you’re HUGE! You’re bigger than last time you were in here. Me:...
View ArticleMy reasons for two c-sections
I’ve heard so much hoopla about Americans and their love for c-sections in the last few years that I decided to get my opinion out there. I know c-sections are not natural and should only be used in...
View ArticleDear babies, here’s why I haven’t made you a photo book.
I love you both more than anything in the whole world. If I had one minute left on this earth, I would spend it holding you both. Which is why I’ve never made you a photo book, or a collage of weekly...
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