September 23rd, 2012
The tail end of a general conversation about what she’s named Grandma and Daddy’s car while I’m braiding her hair. It gives a fairly accurate peek into the mind of this particular nearly-5 year old girl. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: conversations, ice cream
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September 14th, 2010

7:00 – 8:00am Wake up. The timing on this is largely based on how loud Charlotte is in the morning and how full my diaper gets. Also, if I’ve smushed myself into the corner of the bassinet, I’ll get cranky when I start wakening up. After getting my clothes changed it’s time for breakfast! I’d probably eat 8 or more ounces, but since I’ll spit up anything over 6, it’s 6 ounces.
9:30 – 10:30am I’m so hungry! I’ve spent the last couple of hours hanging out in my swing or with some tummy time or (god forbid) in my car seat while mom runs errands. When I start fussing again and it’s clear that cuddles and a dry diaper are not going to cut it, it’s time to eat again. Depending on how long it’s been since breakfast, this could be anywhere from 2-6 ounces. Usually mom gives me 4 and I eat almost all of it. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Elliott, milestones, photo, schedule
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June 12th, 2010
To combat the annoying Baby Blues, instead of blogging everything that’s happened this week (and with what time, really), I’m going to focus on the positive things. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: doctor visit, hospital stay, induction, labor & delivery, newborn, nursing, one week old, positives, pregnancy weight gain, sucking it up, transitions
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June 9th, 2010
More posts might be coming soon. There’s a “birth story” that’s more or less written, a giant rant about breastfeeding that may or many not get posted, and lots of other things I could talk about like Elliott’s first few (awesome) days, Charlotte’s typical but frustrating reactions towards both Elliott and me, pictures galore, etc etc.
For now, here’s some raw output from the Baby Activity Monitor app that I’ve been using on my iPhone to help track Elliott’s day. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 2nd, 2010
I’m being induced tonight.
I’m being induced tonight.
I’m being induced to– Nope. No matter how many times I see/say/think it. It still doesn’t feel real. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: complaints, induction, milestones, navel gazing, nerves, third trimester, transitions
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May 17th, 2010
It’s the beginning of the end, now. I woke up last Monday morning to find Elliott’s feet firmly planted under my ribs. The only reason he could pull that off was because he’d dropped into his pre-launch position. This is both a good and bad thing. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: conversations, positive outlook, sonogram, third trimester
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May 3rd, 2010
I am not squeamish. I do not shy away from stories about pregnancies/labor where things have gone horribly wrong just because i’m pregnant and it might “jinx” something. i may jokingly cover my belly when someone talks about colic or other new-baby drama, but i don’t really think they’re giving Elliott any ideas. you can pretty much talk about any aspect of pregnancy/parenthood around me and i’m cool with it.
what i’m not cool with is any version of the following question/comment: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: baby prep, third trimester
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April 30th, 2010
This past weekend, a few of my mom’s friends threw a shower/celebration for Elliott. I know what you may be thinking: A shower? For a second baby? It happens, especially if Baby 2 is a different gender than Baby 1. It’s basically an excuse for a group of women to get together and drink sangria and pina coladas and give Elliott the things they would have bought for him anyway. The crowd was limited to friends and family who would enjoy the occasion and for whom I wouldn’t blink an eye about attending a “second baby shower” for, either.
It was pretty fun as far as showers go. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: baby shower, baseball, clothes, geeking out, monkeys, puppies, stats
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April 15th, 2010
I’m running into a new problem as I get deeper into my third trimester: I’m the pregnant mother of a toddler.
I know, duh, right? Well, amid all the focus on being a healthy baby carrier, prep for Elliott’s debut, and occasional freak outs about being a mother of two, being a pregnant mom gets lost in the shuffle. Even when it’s an issue (surprise! you can’t hold your daughter on your lap and put on her shoes anymore!), it’s usually something with an obvious solution. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: complaints, positive outlook, sleep deprivation, sucking it up, third trimester
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April 5th, 2010
People keep asking me how I’m feeling (the nerve!) and until recently, I’ve been struggling with how to answer. Since Easter Sunday was an opportunity for several family members who don’t often see me to check in on my pregnancy, I got lots of practice trying out my favorite answer.
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Tags: complaints, conversations, navelgazing
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