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You took the pregnancy test, celebrated, started dreaming...and now you're sick. Really, Really Sick. Nauseous. Vomiting. Lack of Appetite. The whole Bit. You go to your OB, desperately hoping she'll provide you with something - anything - to help you get back on your feet (and away from the toilet). She pats you on the […]
Last night, she prayed before dinner. With her eyes squeezed halfway shut, she said, "Dear God, Thank you for mommy and daddy. Thank you that other kids not get hurt. Thank you that other kids not fall down. And thank you for this food. The End." Then, she smiled a silly, sweet smile - and […]
Yesterday and today, I spent a good deal of time wrestling over vaccine issues: researching, praying, and trying to find peace. In the end, we ended up getting two [as evidenced above]. I'm still not sure how I feel about the whole thing.
Our 3-year-old has recently decided (for the first time ever) that she likes dressing up. What Dress-Up means to her is to taking down every single item hanging in her closet and trying it on - her Cinderella dress and matching cape, her way-too-big U of A snow coat, her fanciest black and red velvet […]
Today, I had one of those moments where I looked over at my baby and caught my breath. At the sheer wonder of her life and the beauty in her face, yes. But there was something else there too...something about the way she looked that caught me by surprise. She was sitting in her high […]
"Don't bring your baby into bed with you. It will ruin your sex life." I've heard a lot of people say or write that sentiment. Authoritatively. With a swoosh of the head and a sure smile. They warn that bringing baby in between the covers will magically make your sex life disappear. Poof! You'll lose […]
When I had my first baby in 2006, I "went into hiding" every time my baby had to nurse. If we were out to dinner, I would go out to the car and put the sunshade up. If we were at a friend's house, I would resign to one of the back bedrooms. If we […]
Are you waiting for your baby to arrive - with curiosity and wonderment? Not sure how to prepare? Start by strengthening your marriage, getting your finances in order, freezing a bunch of meals, and taking a photography class. If you still have a bit of time on your hands before baby arrives, you may want […]