I don’t usually write posts like this, but I know I’ve made reference to a lot of the excitement around here and you all have reached out with so many good thoughts and wishes. So I wanted to share a quick update on my bed rest/baby/delivery status. As most of you know, I started having […]
Belly & Baby
What I’ve Learned This Week, Vol 23
Another good week ended with a gorgeous Sunday in the backyard. The boys bouncing in the jumpy house, Lenny and I taking in some sun. I not only got a bit of color (went from transparent to white), I got some lovely heat-induced cankles and sausage fingers (so please excuse any fat-fingered typos). Lesson #1: […]
Tips for Surviving Bed Rest
Most of the time, when someone talks about your baby, they use fuzzy words like “kissable”, “angelic”, “precious”. You can’t get enough and nod with pride. But when someone tells you your baby “should be viable”, it shocks you out of your mommy haze and makes you pay close attention. And when that’s followed up […]
5 Things I Learned This Week on Bedrest
Well, I’ve spent the past week in bed. And while the idea might sound glorious to many of you (I know I’ve thought that in the past), the reality is a bit more challenging. Especially with a 5-year old and 2-year old who—try as they might to do it all themselves—still need a fair amount […]
5 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 19
It’s been quite an eventful week around here, including three hours of naps for me today. Turns out there are some upsides to drama! Lesson #1: When I went to Bloggy Boot Camp last weekend, I was given an amazing bag full of Good Cook brand utensils (apparently my kids aren’t the only ones who […]