Pregnancy
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Early to Bed
So, tonight Chris is working late like he has been for the past few days. That meant that when Bean went to bed at 7:30, it was quiet in the house. Quiet enough…
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Guilt to the Second Power
I think one of the most universal feelings mothers have is guilt. Most of us feel guilty as parents at some point. I feel guilty for the shortcuts I take when I’m too…
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Like Being Pecked to Death By Ducks
My parents are famous for saying that raising two girls is like being pecked to death by ducks. They just nibble and nibble and nibble away at you. “Mom, can I have money…
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The Foods My Fetus Feasts Upon
I’m pregnant. Now, under normal conditions this would be a free pass to eat whatever I wanted. Sadly, during this one time in my life where it is actually cute to gain weight,…
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A Working Woman’s Womb
Today was my first day at my new job, which means I am officially un-unemployed. Can I get an amen? You all have been so supportive and kind about me going back to…
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Under the Weather and Over the Moon
In the past few months as all of these life changes have been going on, I have been feeling a little under the weather. I was a little grumpy, a little tense, and…
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Chanting Ovaries
Last week my friend, Catherine, had a little baby girl. They named her Nora and she was beautiful. She didn’t come out all squished up like a lot of newborns. She was pretty…
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A Year of Motherhood in Pictures: Joining the Motherhood
Stay tuned today for highlights from the rest of that first year…
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A Year of Motherhood in Pictures: The First Nine Months
Mother’s Day is this weekend. It’s my first one and I can’t hardly believe it. It seems like only yesterday that Chris and I found out we were pregnant. This past year has…
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Have Anotha’
Today while Chris and I were at work, we chatted on Google Chat. We usually chat during the day. Nothing too big or time consuming. Just little things like, “Did you feed the…
